Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty BFR 7 Ball Family Reserve 7-String Guitar with Mono Case
The 2025 JP Majesty BFR comes in Malachite or Wolf's Bane, with premium woods, DiMarzio pickups, piezo tremolo, gain boost, coil split, and limited 6- & 7-string runs.
$6,199.00
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Some guitars are built to be played; this one is built to be treasured. The John Petrucci Majesty Ball Family Reserve is a limited-run masterpiece that combines striking aesthetics with the tone and playability that have made the Majesty a modern icon.
Available in two breathtaking finishes — Malachite (quilted maple top, alder wings) and Wolf's Bane (maple burl top, black limba wings) — each seven-string is a collector's dream. With DiMarzio pickups, a piezo-equipped tremolo, and a neck-through-body design that feels impossibly fast, this is John Petrucci's vision brought to life.
A Universe of Tone
The Majesty BFR 7 isn't a one-trick guitar. It's built to cover serious sonic ground, from crushing high-gain rhythms to delicate clean passages and even convincing acoustic tones. The DiMarzio Dream Catcher and Rainmaker humbuckers deliver clarity and punch across all seven strings, while the onboard electronics open up a world of tonal options at your fingertips.
DiMarzio Dream Catcher & Rainmaker Humbuckers: Custom-voiced pickups with chrome Majesty covers that handle everything from articulate cleans to high-output lead tones.
Piezo-Equipped Tremolo Bridge: Switch to convincing acoustic tones on the fly, with mono and stereo outputs for flexible routing.
Push/Push Controls: A 20+ dB gain boost lives in the volume knob, while coil splitting hides in the tone knob — huge versatility without extra switches cluttering the body.
Playability Perfected
Petrucci is known for his precision, and the Majesty is engineered to keep up. The neck-through-body construction gives you smooth, unrestricted access to all 24 frets, while the super-thin neck profile makes fast runs feel effortless. Add stainless steel frets and a glassy ebony fretboard, and you've got an instrument that plays as good as it looks.
Neck-Through-Body Design: Seamless upper-fret access and rock-solid sustain in one fluid build.
24 Stainless Steel Frets: Smooth bends, long-lasting durability, and a slick feel that holds up to heavy playing.
Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots: Stay oriented on dark stages without missing a beat.
A True Collector's Instrument
This is a Ball Family Reserve release, which means it's strictly limited and built to a standard that goes well beyond a standard production model. Only 50 seven-string units exist per finish, each one numbered and authenticated. From the hardware to the presentation, every detail is dialed in for players and collectors who appreciate something rare.
Strictly Limited Run: Only 50 seven-string units per finish, each with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Premium Hardware: Floating tremolo, Schaller locking tuners, and a piezo system for tuning stability and tonal range.
Signed & Cased: Ships in a Mono case with a tremolo cover personally signed by John Petrucci.
Own a Piece of Majesty
The Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty BFR 7 is more than a high-performance seven-string — it's a limited-edition work of art that delivers studio-grade tone, lightning-fast playability, and head-turning looks.
With its stunning Malachite or Wolf's Bane finish, versatile DiMarzio electronics, and meticulous Ball Family Reserve craftsmanship, it's a guitar built for players who refuse to compromise. Grab one while they last — when they're gone, they're gone for good.
JP Majesty BFR Features:
Available in two limited finishes: Malachite (quilt maple top, alder wings) and Wolf's Bane (maple burl top, black limba wings)
DiMarzio Dream Catcher and Rainmaker humbuckers with chrome Majesty covers
Piezo-equipped tremolo bridge for acoustic tones
20+ dB gain boost via push/push volume knob
Coil splitting via push/push tone knob
Mono and stereo outputs for flexible routing
Neck-through-body design with a super-thin, fast neck
24 stainless steel frets on an ebony fretboard
Floating tremolo with Schaller locking tuners and glow-in-the-dark side dots
Limited to 50 seven-string units per finish, each with a numbered certificate of authenticity, Mono case, and Petrucci-signed tremolo cover
Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Finish: High Gloss Polyester
Headstock Color/Finish: Flame Maple Cap - Matches Body Color
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Fretboard Radius: 17"
Inlays: Atlante Majesty Inlays
Side Markers: Glow in the Dark Side Dots
Frets: 24 Stainless Steel
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Material, Width: Melamine, 1-7/8"
Hardware Color: Chrome
Bridge/Tailpiece: Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo of matte black, hardened steel with Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles
Knob Type: Custom JP Knob With Rubber Grip
Pickguard Material: N/A
Tuning Machines: Schaller M6-IND locking
Electronics Type: Passive magnetic and piezo pickups run through a preamp, batteries are required for output
Preamp: Yes - Buffered Output
Bridge Pickup: Dimarzio Dream Catcher in Majesty Chrome
Middle Pickup: N/A
Neck Pickup: Dimarzio Rainmaker in Majesty Chrome
Controls: Custom Music Man active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm push/push passive tone for custom 2 pickup configurations - .022µF tone capacitor, 25k Piezo volume; 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configuration; 3-way toggle piezo/magnetic selector, push/push mono/stereo button (back cavity)
Output Type: Choice of Mono or Stereo
Frequently Asked Questions
The BFR (Ball Family Reserve) is a strictly limited edition with premium tops, exclusive finishes, and a numbered certificate of authenticity. It also includes special extras like a signed tremolo cover that you won't find on the standard production model.
Production is capped at 50 seven-string units per finish. Each guitar is individually numbered, making it a genuinely rare collector's instrument.
Yes. The piezo-equipped tremolo bridge lets you dial in convincing acoustic-style tones, and the mono and stereo outputs give you flexible ways to route your electric and piezo signals.
It's loaded with DiMarzio Dream Catcher and Rainmaker humbuckers fitted with chrome Majesty covers. Coil splitting via the push/push tone knob adds even more tonal options.
Each guitar ships with a Mono case, a numbered certificate of authenticity, and a tremolo cover personally signed by John Petrucci.