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Xenedis

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I have (mildly obsessively and compulsively [but it is not a disorder!]) been keeping an eye on the Ernie Ball Music Man site for signs of new BFR (Ball Family Reserve) guitars, and it appears that the year 2026, now a quarter through, has not seen any BFRs yet.

I am curious as to whether there is a planned release, fully cognisant of the fact that those who know do not say, and those who say do not know. 😉

Is there a general schedule of BFR releases, or is it a matter of whenever the Ball family decides to release something?

I wonder what we can expect in 2026.

Personally, I would like to see an amazing Luke 4 BFR, but on the other hand, I do not want to see a Luke 4 BFR, as depending on what it is, I would want it!

Please share your thoughts about what we can expect, or what you would like to see.
 

readerreality

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I have (mildly obsessively and compulsively [but it is not a disorder!]) been keeping an eye on the Ernie Ball Music Man site drift boss for signs of new BFR (Ball Family Reserve) guitars, and it appears that the year 2026, now a quarter through, has not seen any BFRs yet.

I am curious as to whether there is a planned release, fully cognisant of the fact that those who know do not say, and those who say do not know. 😉

Is there a general schedule of BFR releases, or is it a matter of whenever the Ball family decides to release something?

I wonder what we can expect in 2026.

Personally, I would like to see an amazing Luke 4 BFR, but on the other hand, I do not want to see a Luke 4 BFR, as depending on what it is, I would want it!

Please share your thoughts about what we can expect, or what you would like to see.
Haha, I do the same — watching for BFRs is half the fun! There’s no set schedule; they release them whenever the Ball family decides. A Luke 4 BFR would be amazing… but then I’d probably obsess over whether I need it too. Can’t wait to see what surprises 2026 brings!
 
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