John Petrucci BFR F-1 Wiring Diagram

[guitarhaus]

Hello_ New to the Forum, I was wondering if anyone knows where I can obtain a wiring schematic or diagram for the Ernie Ball John Petrucci BFR F-1 guitars. Maybe someone out there has information on this, as I cant seem to find it on the internet as of yet.
....I am thinking of re-wiring my signature JP model instead of buying another Ball. Thanks ....

guitarhaus

[emkey]

Hey,

welcome. I think the wiring on the BFR F-1 is the same as on other JPs with piezo. Pickups/piezo/controls are the same, so you can use this scheme:
JP with Piezo wiring

best,
Mike

[petruccirocks02]

Hey,

welcome. I think the wiring on the BFR F-1 is the same as on other JPs with piezo. Pickups/piezo/controls are the same, so you can use this scheme:
JP with Piezo wiring

best,
Mike

I think the wiring might be a bit different due to the push/pull pot that lets both humbuckers be used in full. If you email customer service I'm sure they could hook ya up.

-Phil

[emkey]

you're right Phll, totally forgot about that push/pull pot! Thanks for reminding me!

[petruccirocks02]

you're right Phll, totally forgot about that push/pull pot! Thanks for reminding me!

Anytime, bro.

-Phil

[pjc812]

FWIW, I don't think the 12 pole switch on Allparts is the same as the 12 pole DiMarzio switch for doing the JP wiring. I'm running into that on a guitar I'm trying to mod. Gotta get a VU meter to see where things are going.

[guitarhaus]

Hey Thanks pjc !!! ...That 12 pole push/pull switch is important as I also have to locate the exact switch as I want it to be professional, I assume it is a diMarzio switch.
I will try to do what Phil suggested and contact customer service and see if I can get any information there, although sometimes they are a little reluctant to give a complete wiring diagram as they want you to buy the guitar !!!! .....in the meantime if anyone has knows where to find a wire diagram for the BFR F-1, let me know !!!! Thanks

[pjc812]

If you've ever taken the plates off of the JP, you'll find something quite amazing...

The switches are mounted to PC boards. They can design the board to do whatever they want.

I haven't taken apart a BFR but I assume they are made the same way. If you are going to use a contact switch I imagine it would be pretty complicated.