Summer 2023

This BFR collection features the Steve Morse Y2D Jade Burl, the DarkRay Shadow Korina, and the JP15 Butterscotch Burl.

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JP15

Butterscotch Burl

JP15 Butterscotch Burl

Limited to 100 pieces worldwide

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  • BURL MAPLE TOP

    Butterscotch Buckeye Burl maple top over Black Limba body

  • BLACK LIMBA BODY

    Black Limba body finished in a satin trans Butterscotch finish

  • ROASTED NECK

    Roasted maple neck with rosewood fingerboard

DarkRay

Shadow Korina

DarkRay Shadow Korina

Limited to 100 pieces worldwide

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  • SATIN NATURAL FINISH

    Black Limba body with polyester satin finish

  • ROASTED MAPLE NECK

    Maple neck and fingerboard with black dot inlays

  • CUSTOM PREAMP

    All black hardware with custom Darkglass preamp

Steve Morse Y2D

Jade Burl

Steve Morse Y2D Jade Burl

Limited to 50 pieces worldwide

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  • BURL MAPLE TOP

    Jade Buckeye Burl maple top over Black Limba body

  • BLACK LIMBA BODY

    Black Limba body finished in a satin trans Jade finish

  • ROASTED NECK

    Roasted maple neck with rosewood fingerboard

Ball Family Reserve is a celebration of our heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare pieces are offered in limited production runs and allow us to present instruments to the public that were previously reserved for family and our loyal artists.

Family Matters

The Ball family is the last of a dying breed, a family business making premium guitars and basses on the California central coast since 1984. Sterling Ball, alongside his sons Brian and Scott, combine the laser precision of robotics and old-world hand craftsmanship to develop innovative instrument designs that push the boundaries of performance and playability.

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The Factory Tour

Since 1984, Ernie Ball Music Man has been crafting instruments in San Luis Obispo, California. Watch the factory tour and see how the difference is in the details.