Luke III BFR
The Luke III Ball Family Reserve is the next evolution in the design process started with the original Luke model some 22 years prior. Addressing Steve's performance needs as a touring guitarist has been critical in the development of this new edition. The added mahogany tone block, on-board 12db adjustable boost, beautifully figured A++ maple top and roasted birdseye maple neck have refined this new signature edition into an instrument of superior tone and versatility.
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Luke III BFR Highlights
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12 dB Gain Boost Volume Knob
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figured Roasted Maple Neck
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Highly figured maple top
See & hear it
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Daniel Donato
Daniel Donato demos the new Luke III Tumescent.
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Steve Lukather Demos the Luke III BFR Tumescent
Luke takes the limited edition Luke III Ball Family Reserve guitar in exclusive Tumescent finish for a test drive.
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N Stuff Music Demos The Luke III BFR
Gavin at N Stuff Music Plays and Discusses the new Luke III BFR Tumescent.
Specifications, Schematics & More
Specifications
| Size | 12-1/2" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-15/16" long (31.75 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 93.8 cm long) |
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| Body Wood | Alder with bookmatched maple top and mahogany Tone Block; optional Koa top with completely mahogany body |
| Body Finish | High gloss polyester |
| Body Colors | Choice of quilt or flame top Hazel Burst, Blue Berry Burst or Boysenberry; optional Koa top |
| Bridge | Standard - Music Man® floating vintage tremolo of chrome plated, hardened steel with bent steel saddles; Koa - Gold Plated; Boysenberry - Matte Black Plated |
| Scale Length | 25-1/2" (64.8 cm) |
| Neck Radius | 12" (30.5 cm) |
| Headstock Size | Only 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long |
| Frets | 22 - Low profile, wide (Tumescent: 22 - High profile, medium width) |
| Neck Width | 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-3/16" (55.6 mm) at last fret |
| Neck Wood | Figured roasted maple neck; Optional Koa top is glossy finished mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood; Optional Koa top comes with ebony fretboard |
| Fret Markers | Pearl dots |
| Neck Finish | Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend; Glossy polyester finish on Koa Option |
| Tuning Machines | Schaller M6-IND locking |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal |
| Neck Attachment | 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover |
| Controls | Custom Music Man® active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm passive tone - .022µF tone capacitor |
| Switching | 5-way lever pickup selector |
| Pickups | Standard - HH with 2 DiMarzio Transition humbucking; Optional - HSS with 1 DiMarzio Transition humbucking; 2 DiMarzio custom single coil |
| Left Handed | No |
| Strings | 9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239) |
Compare Specs
| Specifications | Luke III BFR | — |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 12-1/2" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-15/16" long (31.75 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 93.8 cm long) | |
| Body Wood | Alder with bookmatched maple top and mahogany Tone Block; optional Koa top with completely mahogany body | |
| Body Finish | High gloss polyester | |
| Body Colors | Choice of quilt or flame top Hazel Burst, Blue Berry Burst or Boysenberry; optional Koa top | |
| Body Bindings | ||
| Bridge | Standard - Music Man® floating vintage tremolo of chrome plated, hardened steel with bent steel saddles; Koa - Gold Plated; Boysenberry - Matte Black Plated | |
| Pickguard | ||
| Scale Length | 25-1/2" (64.8 cm) | |
| Neck Radius | 12" (30.5 cm) | |
| Headstock Size | Only 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long | |
| Frets | 22 - Low profile, wide (Tumescent: 22 - High profile, medium width) | |
| Neck Width | 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-3/16" (55.6 mm) at last fret | |
| Neck Wood | Figured roasted maple neck; Optional Koa top is glossy finished mahogany | |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood; Optional Koa top comes with ebony fretboard | |
| Fret Markers | Pearl dots | |
| Neck Finish | Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend; Glossy polyester finish on Koa Option | |
| Neck Colors | ||
| Neck Binding | ||
| Tuning Machines | Schaller M6-IND locking | |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal | |
| Neck Attachment | 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets | |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover | |
| Controls | Custom Music Man® active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm passive tone - .022µF tone capacitor | |
| Switching | 5-way lever pickup selector | |
| Pickups | Standard - HH with 2 DiMarzio Transition humbucking; Optional - HSS with 1 DiMarzio Transition humbucking; 2 DiMarzio custom single coil | |
| Left Handed | No | |
| Strings | 9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239) |
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