Introducing the Nitro Collection featuring the Dustin Kensrue Black Honey, the Cutlass Classic '58, the Axis Translucent Purple, and the StingRay Retro '76.
Leer MeerClassic '58
The modern electric guitar has a rich history, rooted in the 20th century's "Golden Era" of instrument manufacturing. During this time, guitar manufacturing pioneers produced iconic solid body concepts, resulting in some of the world's most beloved designs. These techniques have garnered acclaim and appeal from guitar enthusiasts worldwide, paving the way for modern innovations. The Cutlass Classic Fifty-Eight celebrates this classic period with vintage-inspired specifications, including a 3-tone Sunburst finish, roasted alder body, and roasted maple neck. Nitrocellulose lacquer is thinly applied to protect the exquisite burst finish, while the electronics showcase three vintage single-coil pickups controlled by a 5-way switch with volume and separate tone controls. The Cutlass Classic 58 is a classic vintage-inspired instrument that offers a nostalgic vibe with modern touches for reliability and playability.
Cutlass Classic '58
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804-N71-22-SP
Model | Cutlass Classic |
Size | 12-7/8" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 38-1/8" long (32.7 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 96.8 cm long) |
Body Wood | Roasted Alder |
Body Finish | Nitrocellulose (additional information below) |
Body Colors | '58 Burst |
Body Bindings | N/A |
Bridge | Music Man® Modern tremolo with vintage bent steel saddles |
Pickguard | Single Ply Parchment |
Scale Length | 25-1/2" (64.8 cm) |
Neck Radius | 10" (25.4 cm) |
Headstock Size | 6-3/8" (16.2 cm) long |
Frets | 22 - High profile, medium width, Nickel |
Neck Width | 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret |
Neck Wood | Roasted Maple |
Fingerboard | Roasted Maple |
Fret Markers | 1/4" Black Face Dots |
Neck Finish | Nitrocellulose (additional information below) |
Neck Colors | Natural |
Neck Binding | N/A |
Tuning Machines | Schaller M6LA |
Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal |
Neck Attachment | 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets |
Controls | Passive 250kohm volume, tone and tone |
Switching | 5-way lever pickup selector |
Pickups | 50's style single coil wound with Heavy Formvar .42 AWG wire and Alnico V magnets. |
Left Handed | No |
Strings | 9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239) |
Additional Notes | Nitrocellulose Lacquer, or simply “Nitro,” is a coveted paint finish in the guitar world due to its beautiful aging qualities, its effect on the tone of the instrument, and its period-correct properties for the golden age of guitars. In many ways, Nitro is a more organic substance than modern Polyester and Urethane paints, and the lacquer drying process results in a thinner coating. For these reasons, it is therefore believed by the vintage guitar community that the inherent resonance of the wood is allowed to shine through best with Nitro. The distinct properties of this finish are important to understand as a Nitro instrument owner for maintenance and care purposes.
Every material used on a guitar will expand and contract with temperature and humidity fluctuations, but the wood will have the most drastic rate of movement. When the change in temperature happens quickly, the Nitro paint can crack or “check” because it will not expand or contract as quickly as the wood. Over time wood loses its moisture and shrinks, which can also cause the Nitro to sink into the wood grain or glue seams. Similar to every piece of wood, every Nitrocellulose Lacquer paint job has its own unique characteristics. The environment in which these instruments live and the attention by the owner will determine how they age. Chemical reactions will occur if the Nitro is brought in contact with certain Silicone, Vinyl, Plastic, or Rubber products. Be very careful to use the correct type of wall hangers, guitar stands, and guitar polishes to avoid degradation of the finish. Nitro disclaimers will usually be attached to guitar products/accessories for this very reason. |
3-Tone Sunburst finish with a roasted alder body
Single-ply pickguard, 5-way switch with separate volume and tone controls
Roasted maple neck with maple skunk stripe and headstock plug
Black Honey
The BFR Dustin Kensrue "Black Honey" signature guitar features a stark black nitro-finished Okoume body beautifully adorned with all gold hardware. Electronics include a simplified humbucking-single coil layout with a stacked tone and volume pot, mono/stereo switch and a three-way pickup selector switch that elicits a variety of humbucking and single coils options. Other specifications include a hard rock maple neck with an ebony fretboard with white binding and white pearl block inlays. The neck also features 22 stainless steel frets, matching painted headstock, gold Music Man tremolo, gold Schaller locking tuners, and an asymmetric neck carve with a 10" radius. The neckplate is laser etched with a custom Kensrue logo to signify its Artist Series designation. Limited production of 50 pieces worldwide.
Dustin Kensrue Black Honey
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826-NBK-32-18
Model | Dustin Kensrue StingRay Guitar |
Size | 14-1/16" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 39-1/4" long (35.7 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 99.7 cm long) |
Body Wood | Okoume |
Body Finish | Nitrocellulose (See additional note below) |
Body Colors | Gloss Black |
Body Bindings | N/A |
Bridge | Gold plated Music Man® Modern tremolo with vintage bent steel saddles |
Pickguard | 5 ply - Black/Cream/Black/Cream/Black |
Scale Length | 25-1/2" (64.8 cm) |
Neck Radius | 10" (25.4 cm) |
Headstock Size | 6-3/8" (16.2 cm) long |
Frets | 22 - High profile, medium width, Stainless Steel |
Neck Width | 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret |
Neck Wood | Maple |
Fingerboard | Ebony |
Fret Markers | White Pearl Atlante Blocks |
Neck Finish | Nitrocellulose (additional note below) |
Neck Colors | Gloss Black |
Neck Binding | Cream |
Tuning Machines | Gold Schaller M6-IND locking |
Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal |
Neck Attachment | 5 bolt, sculpted neck joint |
Electronic Shielding | Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover |
Controls | Passive Concentric 500kohm Volume/Tone POT - 0.022uf tone capacitor; 3-way pickup selector switch; mode switch to bypass controls (stereo) |
Switching | 3-way toggle, mono/stereo mode button |
Pickups | Gold covered StingRay RS bridge pickup & custom wound alnico neck single coil with gold pole pieces |
Left Handed | No |
Strings | 11p-14p-18p-32w-44w-58w (RPS Slinky), D Standard Tuning |
Additional Notes | Nitrocellulose Lacquer, or simply “Nitro,” is a coveted paint finish in the guitar world due to its beautiful aging qualities, its effect on the tone of the instrument, and its period-correct properties for the golden age of guitars. In many ways, Nitro is a more organic substance than modern Polyester and Urethane paints, and the lacquer drying process results in a thinner coating. For these reasons, it is therefore believed by the vintage guitar community that the inherent resonance of the wood is allowed to shine through best with Nitro. The distinct properties of this finish are important to understand as a Nitro instrument owner for maintenance and care purposes.
Every material used on a guitar will expand and contract with temperature and humidity fluctuations, but the wood will have the most drastic rate of movement. When the change in temperature happens quickly, the Nitro paint can crack or “check” because it will not expand or contract as quickly as the wood. Over time wood loses its moisture and shrinks, which can also cause the Nitro to sink into the wood grain or glue seams. Similar to every piece of wood, every Nitrocellulose Lacquer paint job has its own unique characteristics. The environment in which these instruments live and the attention by the owner will determine how they age. Chemical reactions will occur if the Nitro is brought in contact with certain Silicone, Vinyl, Plastic, or Rubber products. Be very careful to use the correct type of wall hangers, guitar stands, and guitar polishes to avoid degradation of the finish. Nitro disclaimers will usually be attached to guitar products/accessories for this very reason. |
Okoume body finished in black nitrocellulose
Custom wound humbucking/single coil pickups with unique gold pole pieces
Black matching headstock with gold Schaller locking tuners
Retro '76
The rich history of the modern electric bass guitar is rooted in the 20th-century "Golden Era" of instrument manufacturing. During this time, guitar and bass manufacturing pioneers produced legendary solid body concepts, crafting some of the world's most beloved Instrument designs. In celebration of these time-honored designs, we bring you the BFR Stingray Retro '76. The all-new Stingray Retro '76 is loaded with many vintage-inspired specifications celebrating Music Man's 70's era of American craftsmanship. This Stingray BFR edition features a beautiful nitro-finished 3-tone Sunburst ash body with vast black, yellow, and red swatches, capturing the look and feel of Music Man's flagship 4-string bass. A faithful reproduction, this retro edition bass reproduces the Stingray's original specifications, including an Alnico-loaded humbucking pickup, 2-band preamp, 21-fret 3-Bolt maple neck with micro-tilt adjustment, and a strings-thru-the-body-bridge with adjustable mute pads. Overall a classic feeling and sounding vintage-inspired instrument that offers the best of old-world craftsmanship with contemporary playability and reliability. The BFR Stingray Retro '76 bass comes with a period correct tolex case, certificate of authenticity and is limited to 100 pieces worldwide.
StingRay Retro '76
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345-N71-22-02
Model | StingRay Retro |
Size | 13-1/2" wide x 1-5/8" thick x 44-7/8" long (34.3 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 114.0 cm long) |
Body Wood | Ash |
Body Finish | Nitrocellulose (See additional notes below) |
Body Colors | 76 burst |
Body Bindings | N/A |
Bridge | Pre-EB Geometry Music Man® chrome plated, steel bridge plate with vintage stainless steel saddles |
Pickguard | 3 ply - White/Black/White |
Scale Length | 34" (86.4 cm) |
Neck Radius | 7.5" (19.1 cm) |
Headstock Size | 8-3/4" (22.2 cm) long |
Frets | 21 - Low profile, wide, nickel |
Neck Width | 1.686" (4.282 cm) at nut; 2.466" (6.264 cm) at last fret |
Neck Wood | Maple |
Fingerboard | Maple |
Fret Markers | 5/16" Dot |
Neck Finish | Nitrocellulose (See additional notes below) |
Neck Colors | Slight yellow tint |
Neck Binding | N/A |
Tuning Machines | Schaller Bass |
Truss Rod | Bullet truss rod adjustment at headstock |
Neck Attachment | 3 Bolt, Pre EB Music Man Design with Micro-Tilt Neck Shim Adjustment |
Controls | Custom 2-band active preamp; vol, treble, bass |
Pickups | Vintage style alnico humbucking pickup with long alnico 5 magnets and wound with original single poly-nylon wire. |
Left Handed | No |
Strings | 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834) |
Additional Notes | Nitrocellulose Lacquer, or simply “Nitro,” is a coveted paint finish in the guitar world due to its beautiful aging qualities, its effect on the tone of the instrument, and its period-correct properties for the golden age of guitars. In many ways, Nitro is a more organic substance than modern Polyester and Urethane paints, and the lacquer drying process results in a thinner coating. For these reasons, it is therefore believed by the vintage guitar community that the inherent resonance of the wood is allowed to shine through best with Nitro. The distinct properties of this finish are important to understand as a Nitro instrument owner for maintenance and care purposes.
Every material used on a guitar will expand and contract with temperature and humidity fluctuations, but the wood will have the most drastic rate of movement. When the change in temperature happens quickly, the Nitro paint can crack or “check” because it will not expand or contract as quickly as the wood. Over time wood loses its moisture and shrinks, which can also cause the Nitro to sink into the wood grain or glue seams. Similar to every piece of wood, every Nitrocellulose Lacquer paint job has its own unique characteristics. The environment in which these instruments live and the attention by the owner will determine how they age. Chemical reactions will occur if the Nitro is brought in contact with certain Silicone, Vinyl, Plastic, or Rubber products. Be very careful to use the correct type of wall hangers, guitar stands, and guitar polishes to avoid degradation of the finish. Nitro disclaimers will usually be attached to guitar products/accessories for this very reason. |
Ash body with vintage Sunburst finish featuring thinly applied coats of nitrocellulose lacquer to protect the finish, allowing maximum vibration while providing a brilliant “Wet” showroom shine
Humbucking pickup with longer alnico 5 magnets wound with original single poly-nylon wire
Classic Inspired 1976 “Radio” volume and tone knobs
Translucent Purple
The all-new BFR nitro-finished Axis Purple harkens back to Ernie Ball Music Man’s initial production period celebrating one of Music Man’s earliest artist-inspired guitar designs. The BFR Axis features a beautiful nitro-finished hand-stained translucent purple figured maple top over a lightweight basswood body. Contrary to the original black back, a unique purple-shaded back and sides are beautifully accented with cream binding. The electronics package includes dual proprietary Dimarzio Zebra pickups, a 3-way toggle switch, and a single 500k volume knob. Each guitar has a numbered certificate of authenticity and a G&G hardshell salt and pepper case.
Nitro Axis Translucent Purple
Bestellen via GSM? Vermeld de build code:
304-QTP-12-00
Model | Axis |
Size | 12-5/8" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-1/4" long (32.1 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 92.0 cm long) |
Body Wood | Basswood |
Body Finish | Nitrocellulose (additional information below) |
Body Colors | Translucent Purple Top; Opaque Purple Back |
Body Bindings | Cream |
Bridge | Music Man® double locking tremolo with fine tuners; lowers pitch only |
Pickguard | N/A |
Scale Length | 25-1/2" (64.8 cm) |
Neck Radius | 10" (25.4 cm) |
Headstock Size | Only 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long |
Frets | 22 - High profile, medium width stainless steel |
Neck Width | 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-3/16" (55.6 mm) at last fret |
Neck Wood | Figured Maple |
Fingerboard | Figured Maple |
Fret Markers | 1/8" Black dot |
Neck Finish | Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend; Nitrocellulose Headstock |
Neck Colors | Natural; Headstock matches body |
Tuning Machines | Schaller M6LA with pearl buttons |
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 | 500kohm volume pot |
Switching | 3-way toggle pickup selector |
Pickups | HH - 2 DiMarzio custom humbucking |
Left Handed | No |
Strings | 9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239) |
Additional Notes | Nitrocellulose Lacquer, or simply “Nitro,” is a coveted paint finish in the guitar world due to its beautiful aging qualities, its effect on the tone of the instrument, and its period-correct properties for the golden age of guitars. In many ways, Nitro is a more organic substance than modern Polyester and Urethane paints, and the lacquer drying process results in a thinner coating. For these reasons, it is therefore believed by the vintage guitar community that the inherent resonance of the wood is allowed to shine through best with Nitro. The distinct properties of this finish are important to understand as a Nitro instrument owner for maintenance and care purposes.
Every material used on a guitar will expand and contract with temperature and humidity fluctuations, but the wood will have the most drastic rate of movement. When the change in temperature happens quickly, the Nitro paint can crack or “check” because it will not expand or contract as quickly as the wood. Over time wood loses its moisture and shrinks, which can also cause the Nitro to sink into the wood grain or glue seams. Similar to every piece of wood, every Nitrocellulose Lacquer paint job has its own unique characteristics. The environment in which these instruments live and the attention by the owner will determine how they age. Chemical reactions will occur if the Nitro is brought in contact with certain Silicone, Vinyl, Plastic, or Rubber products. Be very careful to use the correct type of wall hangers, guitar stands, and guitar polishes to avoid degradation of the finish. Nitro disclaimers will usually be attached to guitar products/accessories for this very reason. |
Hand-stained Translucent Purple maple top
Exclusive dual Dimarzio humbucking pickups
Floyd Rose style double locking tremolo with fine tuners
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