Is that BFR inlay at 12th fret disappear?

[fogman]

They can't win! People either love it or hate it when they make a change

I love it too....

I didn't like the "year of the special runs", but I didn't mind the BFR inlay. I have it on my Al and barely notice it.
I actually double checked before writing this. LoL!
The neck plate is a great idea though.

 

[Compton]

i usually dont like inlays aside from just standard dots, but the bfr was elegant and simple. pure win

 

[Lou]

The switch to BFR neckplates was likely a cost savings, and inventory reduction, as now 'standard' necks can be used. We've seen a few of these type of changes over the years: change of backplates and no longer recessing them.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

There was a thread a while back about this and it seemed as if most people liked it.

It wasn't necessarily most people, but it was certainly the most vocal people!

 

[jvh]

Isn't that how it works? The more vocal or whiney people get what they want?!?

It wasn't necessarily most people, but it was certainly the most vocal people!

 

[jvh]

The switch to BFR neckplates was likely a cost savings, and inventory reduction, as now 'standard' necks can be used. We've seen a few of these type of changes over the years: change of backplates and no longer recessing them.

The guitar market is poop right now. Can i say that?!? So I don't blame mm for wanting to save some money. You know when things take off again they'll probably add it. Regardless, I think you need to change things up and keep it fresh. Right now we should see some great limited editions come out

 

[psychoguitarist]

This is very sad news.... I also like the BFR inlay. And I'm just on the way of ordering a 7-string BFR left-handed, so I'm frustrated now...

 

[JDguitar]

I never liked it. These guitars are already works of art and don't need a badge stuck in the middle of it to be the first thing I noticed about them.

 

[imastratoholic]

I love the inlay, very classy.

 

[Hendog]

Inlay or no inlay I would still order the guitar I want. Did it really stop people from ordering BFR's?

 

[BUC]

I just wish there was a way to identify a BFR from the front. That gives it a little more cred, like when a dude's playing an axe he wants you to know how badd-a$$ ($$'s intentional since really he want's you to know how much he paid for it) his axe is without having to show you the neckplate. Not sure I loved the design of the 12th fret inlay, but I liked the idea of having something obvious set them apart.

An example would be the Gibson custom inlay that they do on the headstock (I'm not a Gibson fan and own zero Gibsons).

 

[Guitardom]

I just wish there was a way to identify a BFR from the front. That gives it a little more cred, like when a dude's playing an axe he wants you to know how badd-a$$ ($$'s intentional since really he want's you to know how much he paid for it) his axe is without having to show you the neckplate. Not sure I loved the design of the 12th fret inlay, but I liked the idea of having something obvious set them apart.

An example would be the Gibson custom inlay that they do on the headstock (I'm not a Gibson fan and own zero Gibsons).

I sold my last Gibson today. It was a beautiful 04 wine red custom in dead mint condition. It's really hard to find a guitar more beautiful than these, they just play like a brick! Now its time to decide which petrucci model to go for and if I want to sell my mint ibanez JPm to go to the cause....

 

[spkirby]

I just wish there was a way to identify a BFR from the front. That gives it a little more cred, like when a dude's playing an axe he wants you to know how badd-a$$ ($$'s intentional since really he want's you to know how much he paid for it) his axe is without having to show you the neckplate. Not sure I loved the design of the 12th fret inlay, but I liked the idea of having something obvious set them apart.

This is 100% away from what I look for in an expensive guitar! I'm after tone & quality, not attention seeking "look at me" bling. Each to their own!

 

[Big Poppa]

THis is a great thread...it shows how if I rran the business by the forum I would be dead in the water.....it wasnt a cost savings...check....

our sales have not suffered....check...

There are a lot of people who it doesnt effect and it was a bone of contention....

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

We are the cayenne pepper, right?


heh heh

 

[Big Poppa]

yep......yep

Now let me make sure you understand that we still value you kids out there that are diehards...I just need you to understand that the customer base is wide out there!

 

[cionian]

This is 100% away from what I look for in an expensive guitar! I'm after tone & quality, not attention seeking "look at me" bling. Each to their own!

Same here.. I don't like the idea of brands in general as it promotes elitism, I however understand the necessity from a business stand point.

 

[koogie2k]

Let the pros do what they do best!

 

[jvh]

Isn't this just about inventory reduction for the jp majesty?

 

[Tollywood]

yep......yep

Now let me make sure you understand that we still value you kids out there that are diehards...

Thanks!