New JP7 BFR Colors

[Lou]

Opaque finishes will likely have a non-figured maple top, like the JPX, XI, etc

 

[Lou]

I agree that there should be more variety in the colors available. I also LOVE stained figured wood finishes, and I think Music Man needs to step up their game a bit (at least with the JP models) when it comes to these finishes. I'm not a big fan of the single color dye in the middle and the black burst on the outside, which is the scheme for most of the JP finishes. IMO, PRS is the master of stained finishes. Their bursts are made of multiple shades of the same color, and they don't usually do opaque bursts, keeping ALL the beautiful wood grain visible. I think the JP models would look much better if they were done more like this.

The JP and Luke BFRs are shot with a black burst to hide the seam from the edge of the maple top. The exceptions are the Koa and Cherry Burst where they use a veneer to frame the maple and give it a look of binding. The contours on the JP prevent the maple from getting to the edge. From the JPX on body style, they are opaque finish so you don't have this issue. JP said at a clinic I attended that he prefers darker opaque colors so that may explain the direction of the colors on later models.

 

[KennyG]

Love mine!!

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