Production run Over?

[universe777]

JP-BFR production run over?

I noticed this a few days ago while perusing Guitar Center's website. For a short period of time they had JP BFR's for sale, now they have been removed from the site...hmmm...Is the JP BFR production run over for the year?

Also, another GC curiosity...This is cut and pasted from their description of the regular JP 6:

"The Music Man John Petrucci 6-String Electric Guitar has a maple neck featuring an adjustable truss rod and 5-bolt mounting to the basswood body for perfect alignment and no slipping. A sculpted neck joint allows free access to upper frets. The Petrucci 7 guitar's rosewood fretboard has 24 wide, high-profile frets. Schaller locking tuners and custom John Petrucci tremolo complete the hardware. 2 Custom DiMarzio humbucking pickups were specially designed for Petrucci. "

 

[A.J.]

Production has not stopped for the BFR Petruccis. In fact, we just added the Koa top, ebony board, mahogany body and neck BFR Petrucci (and LUKE) to the line up!

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

So has JP switched to Ebony fretboards and full mahogany bodies? Or is this just an option for purchase?

It's currently just on the koa...
The koa-topped JP BFR comes with an ebony board and all mahogany body, mahogany neck and gold hardware, while the regular JP BFR has a rosewood board, alder body, maple top and mahogany neck.

 

[universe777]

I wish there was a way to see full size user avatars....AJ, I can't tell 'cause it's so small, but is yours a picture of segal with a panda...major kudos if it is. awesome!

 

[candid_x]

Production has not stopped for the BFR Petruccis. In fact, we just added the Koa top, ebony board, mahogany body and neck BFR Petrucci (and LUKE) to the line up!

Dang, you guys ever sleep?! No complacency here. Just more to look forward to.

 

[A.J.]

It is Steven and a panda. The background on my computer here at the factory has the same picture.