John Petrucci BFR Prototype pics?

[DaPatrooch]

We all know of two JP BFR prototypes, the Silo 20th one and the one that can be seen on the Dream Theater Systematic Chaos DVD. But does anyone have pics or info on some of the other prototypes? I'm just curious.

By the way if you guys have pics of the two prototypes I mentioned you are welcome to post them!

EDIT: If anyone has pics or info on the standard JP prototypes, I'm sure we'd all love to see them haha. As far as I know, there was the Black Fire, Black Sparkle, the blue one that he gave to Jordan Rudess, the blue one he used on "Home" on the Metropolis 2000 DVD, and the Pearl Redburst 7 string. Does anyone have a timeline of when these came? There was also a white or cream one on the Youtube "making of his guitar" videos.

Thanks

 

[petruccirocks02]

I'd be interested in seeing these as well. Bring on the BFR Proto pics! Haha.

-Phil

 

[JP7Nomad]

I'd be interested in seeing these as well. Bring on the BFR Proto pics! Haha.

-Phil

+1, the one he used on the Systematic Chaos DVD alone is to die for.

 

[petruccirocks02]

+1, the one he used on the Systematic Chaos DVD alone is to die for.

You mean this one? http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-guitars/18382-new-john-petrucci-proto-really-close.html

That guitar is pretty bad@$$. I think the Koa is going to be the ultimate, be all, end all for me though.

-Phil

 

[whitestrat]

I like the one in the JP6 body, scoop and BFR woods... That's drool worthy... Can I get one PLEASE?????

This one:

 

[the24thfret]

I think the Koa is going to be the ultimate, be all, end all for me though.

-Phil

Really? I doubt EB will stop making better models.

 

[petruccirocks02]

Really? I doubt EB will stop making better models.

Oh, I believe that. I'm just saying for me, its gonna be the ultimate guitar for my tastes.

-Phil

 

[DaPatrooch]

I really wish I had the money for a Koa BFR JP. But I'm perfectly happy with my regular one, and I don't think I would like the painted neck nearly as much as the unfinished neck.

But yeah those are some great pics, I really love both prototypes. I would love a BFR in Caramel Burst! The neck binding is very cool too. I like the pup rings on the 20th Silo hybrid one, but I think the production BFR is definitely cooler with the direct-mounted pickups.

I also seem to remember reading something about an unfinished prototype, with 22 frets and a set-in neck. I don't know where I saw the pics though...

 

[RocketRalf]

They might go for walnut top and black hardware next

 

[JP7Nomad]

You mean this one? http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-guitars/18382-new-john-petrucci-proto-really-close.html

That guitar is pretty bad@$$. I think the Koa is going to be the ultimate, be all, end all for me though.

-Phil

Yeah, that one. I have to say though, both of those prototypes are pretty nice. Ideally I'd like basically the same thing, with no pickup rings, the scoop, and the binding on the fretboard.

 

[MusicManJP6]

They might go for walnut top and black hardware next

I've been dying for black hardware!!

I like the BFR proto without the burst. It allows more of the figuring to be seen...

 

[DaPatrooch]

I've been dying for black hardware!!

I like the BFR proto without the burst. It allows more of the figuring to be seen...

Which one is this? Any pics?

 

[73h Nils]

Scroll up!

I love that guitar. It's perfect. I don't anchor my pinky, so it would be good to go for me!

 

[Octavarius]

I have a few photos of the short-scale, 22-fret neckthrough;

 

[73h Nils]

22 frets?! WEIRD. So cool seeing those production shots. Thanks, man!

 

[DaPatrooch]

Thanks Octavarius! The neckthrough looks great. In that last pic, the guitar on top is a standard JP, right?

 

[Octavarius]

Thanks Octavarius! The neckthrough looks great. In that last pic, the guitar on top is a standard JP, right?

Yes, I believe so.

I don't think the scoop looks so bad in conjunction with the maple top at all, now that they had it sort of 'recessed' in the surrounding body wood on this prototype. Gorgeous guitar!

 

[Spudmurphy]

Yeah plus 1 on the photos - great stuff for EB buffs !!

 

[stevez0r]

can´t we buy a JP6 standard with that color?

 

[DaPatrooch]

Well I don't think it would look so great on a JP without the maple top, but that's just me.