December 2020 BFR Drops

[Cenobyte]

Apologies if this was posted already, doesn't look like it though!

Anyhow, the December BFR drops are up!

Ball Family Reserve | Ernie Ball Music Man

 

[Fro]

That semi hollow looks sweet.

 

[GWDavis28]

The Axis is funky!!! Like the inlays as well, they are different.

Glenn |B)

 

[kingdoublecut]

Real curious about the tones from the Axis. I like that it is not smack-dab centered, but closer to the neck.

 

[Cenobyte]

Yeah that Axis is very jazzy looking, and the pickup seems to be about midway between where a middle and neck pickup would be on a 24 fret. Look forward to hearing a demo of it for sure!

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Yes, these are all pretty cool combos this month, and I've got some of everything on the way! The Axis and passive Ray will be arriving first, I'll try and cook up a demo.

 

[Sweat]

Yep that is a cool Axis, not much gives me GAS nowadays but that one set off a little
be the perfect

Sure it is out of my price range but would be a great addition!

 

[bovinehost]

That blue SR5 is dead sexy.

 

[GoKart Mozart]

I’m definitely curious to hear a demo of the semi-hollow Axis!


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[dave1812]

thank god there's no Luke 3 in the BFRs. been gassing hard for a luke since i heard the new pickups!
that kinetic blue stingray though....

 

[jlf599]

I think I must be the only one that doesn't like that Axis. That pickup placement would drive me nuts.

 

[Sweat]

I think I must be the only one that doesn't like that Axis. That pickup placement would drive me nuts.

Not everyone likes everything that is put out. I think it is great and the only guitar to come out that is close to the old Axis hardtails from years ago.

Plus only 30 total, have a feeling they wont last long

 

[wannarock8]

Some interesting ideas in the December BFR collection.
The passive Stingray bass with natural satin finish is appealing to players who want a passive bass with a no frills look.
The Axis is like the St Vincent. First I look at it and think "What in the world would I play on that?". Then I give it some more thought and I realize it might sound great doing clean ambient guitar soundscapes, and it's a badass blues guitar. Sweetwater is listing the BFR Axis as a jazz guitar. It will be interesting to hear it.

 

[dave1812]

One thing i just noticed, how does the stingray have a push/push volume boost if it's all passive?

 

[2mdude]

Thinline-esque Axis = Tasty!

Not sure on pickup location but I definitely like the rest of it. Would be interested to see this with other pickup configs in the future as well.

 

[jones4tone]

One thing i just noticed, how does the stingray have a push/push volume boost if it's all passive?

Find a demo of that feature on short scale Stingray. Same system, it says.

 

[Lax]

Very very nice Majesty, probably one of the colors I can consider for my 40 y.o. present next year
I guess it'll just be hard to find in france again

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

One thing i just noticed, how does the stingray have a push/push volume boost if it's all passive?

Think of it as the highest normal volume being cut/reduced from maximum, and then the boost lets it get to 100%

Our SR4 has been completed and should be shipping out from the factory on Monday!

 

[Dargin]

Ditto what Pete said. You are unleashing the governor.

 

[Sweat]

That Axis gets better every time I look at it, so tempting, not finding many for sale yet. One of the best BFR offerings ever