Here she is.....

[Big Poppa]

You know that when we posted progress pics of this there were a few people that were so upset that they ended up banned. Hopefully in the future people will understand the process a little better and understand that we have a pretty good idea of how this works.

 

[Dizzy]

People got banned ?

What could they NOT like about this guitar ???

 

[roburado]

These guitars are so hot, that I think I want a new digital camera so that I can take better pictures when it comes time for me to post pics of a BFR.

 

[Headstock]

I WILL have a BFR F1
I WILL have a BFR F1
I WILL have a BFR F1
I WILL have a BFR F1
I WILL have a BFR F1
I WILL have a BFR F1
I WILL have a BFR F1
I WILL have a BFR F1
I WILL have a BFR F1
I WILL have a BFR F1
I WILL have a BFR F1
I WILL have a BFR F1
I WILL have a BFR F1








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I WILL have a BFR F1

Phil, that is phenomenal. Thanks for sharing such great pix!

 

[peedo_deedo]

Stunnning Guitar!!!!!!!!!

 

[ernie1966]

Absolutely Stunning!!

Congrats!

 

[kbaim]

Beautiful!

 

[philiprst]

As I promised last night I wanted to write down some impressions of this guitar based on about 4 hours playing time. That's way too short a time to have a comprehensive understanding of any guitar but here goes....

First, I am not going to comment on the looks of the BFR because you can see for yourself in the pics I posted.

I must admit that, sound-wise, this guitar was a big surprise to me. I expected an incremental change from the regular JP6; a fine tuning of the great attributes of that guitar. But the difference is more like getting out of a BMW and getting behind the wheel of a Ferrari. As Nigel Tufnel would say... this one goes up to 11.

To me, the greatest attribute to this guitar is the beautiful open tone, The notes are distinct, well separated and beautifully formed. They decay with incredible evenness rather than becoming choppy. Not only that but the sustain is gorgeous in but quantity and quality. This not only makes for a wonderful clean sound, but with high gain the notes just hang there so sweetly. The middle position is very useable, it's as good as the 20th Ann in that position. Although the notes are more open this doesn't mean the guitar is bright. In fact it has lots of clear low end.

If you listen to the DT Score CD, the tone of this guitar is very well represented by the prototype. I know that is unsurprising but I thought the difference might have been the amp settings or EQ.

It would not be fair to say that the BFR is the bastard child of the 20th Ann and the JP6. But I like that phrase so I will say it anyway But it does sound like the best attributes of the 20th have been applied to the JP6 to reach another level.....

A truly great guitar...

Philip

 

[Luc]

Ernie, do you already have all 4 colors on order?

 

[DT1607]

Wow BB looks great!, thanks for that review...can't wait to play mine when it comes in.

 

[jeffrey]

Excellent.

 

[Big Poppa]

the Mahog tone block is the constant.

 

[JNixon]

Tasty.... very nice.

 

[lumberjack]

Congrats Philip. Absolutely amazing.

 

[mesaboogieman]

That is one gorgeous instrument! A BFR definitely needs to be my next purchase.
I'd tell you to enjoy the guitar but I'm sure you already are! Thanks for posting those pics.

 

[philiprst]

Thanks for your kind comments everyone. I really appreciate it.

 

[highenuff]

Very Cool......

 

[Jason5150]

G'day philiprst,

Any pics of the case?

 

[philiprst]

I'll take some today Jason, I had completely forgotten about the case. It is an amazing case! It even smells great

 

[Dizzy]

The neck..... The NECK man !

You compared the tone of the JP6 vs the F-1, so are you able to reveal your impressions of the lacquered/sealed neck vs the JP6 neck ?

Thanks.