The new 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 20db 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.
| Model | 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) |
| Weight | 7 lbs, 15 oz (3.60 kg) - varies slightly |
| 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 or Blue Berry Burst; optional Koa top |
| Bridge | Standard - Music Man® floating vintage tremolo of chrome plated, hardened steel with bent steel saddles |
| 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 |
| Neck Width | 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-3/16" (55.6 mm) at last fret |
| Neck Wood | Select roasted maple neck; Optional Koa top is glossy finished mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood; Optional Koa top comes with ebony fretboard |
| Fret Markers | Mother of Pearl dots |
| Neck Finish | Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend |
| Tuning Machines | Schaller M6-IND locking |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal |
| Neck Attachment | 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; 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 |
| Strings | 9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239) |