Question BFR Question

[guitarp77]

Friends,

I´m a bit confused about the BFR "stamp" on some guitars.

For example, if I´m considering buying a JP and I have 2 choices, one which is BFR and one which is not...

Does that "automatically" mean that the BFR is better than the "normal" one? Do they have any special characteristic which makes them unique or deserving of carrying the BFR logo?

I´ve been looking in the forum for answers to this question, but have found none.

Help will be gladly appreciated.

Cheers!!

 

[TNT]

Quality wise - no, both models are "premium" built guitars. Yes, the features/upgrades you can compare.

 

[JasonT]

This is a little tough to answer because BFR is the company's way of doing something special. In some instances, it has turned into specific models - for example, a BFR JP or BFR Luke. Those models are different from the standard models because they have a mahogany tone block and a maple top. But BFR could also mean a limited run of something, like an all rosewood neck on any model, the roasted maple neck/ebony fretboard with black sugar paint combo, or my favorite so far - the True Gold Luke.

I think BP might take offense at the notion that the BFR is "better" than a standard model, as I believe he would say they are all made with the same EBMM care and attention. But the BFRs tend to have different features and higher grade woods.

 

[guitarp77]

so it just will be a matter of playing both the BFR and the "normal" to see which one I prefer

Thanks!

 

[mesaboogieman]

You're going to love them both!!

 

[ozzyrules]

so it just will be a matter of playing both the BFR and the "normal" to see which one I prefer

Thanks!

Playability should not differ. Aesthetically, you might notice a nicer looking neck(birds eye,figuring, etc.). I own 2 BFR's that are unique do to a limited run of all rosewood necks but my 20th Axis(non BFR) feels just as good if not better than the BFR's.