Question John Petrucci 6 with ebony fretboard

[ATZR]

Hello everyone, first time here.

I'm a guitarist looking to purchase my first Music Man guitar, specifically a John Petrucci 6. I had some questions I was hoping people here might be able to help me with.

Basically, I'm dead set on having an ebony fretboard on a John Petrucci 6. I understand that the standard fretboard is rosewood and that the ebony fretboards are apparently only available as part of the 'stealth black' option, but I don't want the stealth black finish - I would really like the ebony fretboard on a JP6 with a white finish. So my question to you guys is do you think they'd be able or willing to do that for me?

The overall specs I wanted are:

- John Petrucci 6
- Left handed
- Piezo setup
- White
- Matching headstock
- Ebony fretboard (if possible)

Considering the fact that this guitar would almost definitely have to come straight from the factory, do you guys think there's a chance to get this option? I know some guitar manufacturers are far more accommodating with non-stock options or special orders than others. This is my first time dealing with EBMM so I don't know what to expect. I live in the ass-end of the world (Australia) and Music Man guitars, dealers and information are extremely hard to come by. As I mentioned, I'm also a left-handed player, so the possibility of walking into a shop and playing a LH Music Man is literally zero.

Anyway, thanks for your time. Any opinions would be helpful.

 

[Lou]

Unfortunately, no dice on a custom order. You cannot get a white JP with ebony at this time. All your other criteria can be met.

 

[Rachmaninoff]

As far as I know, there's no such an option. But just to be sure, contact the guys... even if you can't have this exact model, you can expect the best customer support in the world.

 

[GWDavis28]

If you can locate a JP in the limited run Black Sugar, those had roasted necks with Ebony fret boards. It's not white, but you'll get the ebony your looking for.

Hope this helps, Glenn |B)

 

[Dr.Strangenote]

Or the stealth. But it's not white.

 

[Rachmaninoff]

Or the stealth.

but I don't want the stealth black finish

 

[AgustinJP50]

There was also a Limited Edition made some years ago, which was sold in Europe only as I recall, which had an ebony board and black hardware, but the finish was Pearl Red Burst (a couple days ago a fellow forumite posted a video playing that guitar). I think your best bet is either to get one with an ebony board and refinish it, or ditch the ebony and get a white one. Cheers!
Edit: I found a link Music Man USA John Petrucci JP6 PRB - Pearl Redburst - Ebony Fretboard Limited Edition at ProMusicTools.com

 

[Tollywood]

Welcome to the forum. You could get the Stealth and have it painted white.