Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 Baritone BFR – Cherry Creamsicle

2026 Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 Baritone BFR – Cherry Creamsicle

The Altitude Summary

This 2026 Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 Baritone in Cherry Creamsicle is a brand new, unplayed Ball Family Reserve John Petrucci signature edition — one of the most coveted limited-production instruments in the Music Man catalog. The finish is stunning: a deep, translucent red burst over a heavily figured quilted maple top that shifts between crimson and warm amber depending on the light. Every surface, fret, and component is factory-fresh with zero handling or play. The neck feels fast and broken-in right out of the box thanks to Music Man's oil-and-wax-finished roasted figured maple, and the stainless steel frets are flawless. At 7.90 lbs, this baritone sits comfortably within the expected range for the JP15 platform — substantial enough to resonate with authority at lower tunings without punishing your shoulder across a full set. Serial number D01331. Includes original COA and MONO x Ernie Ball Music Man gig bag.

Cherry Creamsicle Over Quilted Maple — A Ball Family Reserve Showpiece

Ball Family Reserve instruments exist because the Music Man wood shop sets aside the most visually exceptional tops for limited runs, and this Cherry Creamsicle quilted maple is a textbook example of why. The figuring is deep and three-dimensional, with tight, rolling quilt patterns that catch and move under stage lights or studio overheads. Beneath that top sits a lightweight basswood body — chosen deliberately for its balanced resonance and reduced weight — while the bound body edges and chrome hardware give the whole instrument a refined, premium feel that matches its BFR pedigree.

Baritone Range, Petrucci Precision

The JP15 Baritone stretches the standard JP15 platform to a 27-inch scale length, opening up the lower registers with clarity and tension that a standard-scale guitar simply cannot match. Whether you're tuning to B standard, drop A, or anywhere in between, every note across the extended range stays defined and tight. The roasted figured maple neck runs the full scale with a comfortable, speed-friendly profile and a 15-inch radius fretboard that flattens out for effortless bending and low action without fretting out. Twenty-four stainless steel frets mean virtually zero long-term wear and a slick, glassy feel under the fingers from day one.

DiMarzio Illuminators Meet Piezo Versatility

The pickup system is where the JP15 separates itself from nearly every other high-performance electric on the market. A matched set of DiMarzio Illuminator humbuckers delivers Petrucci's signature voice — articulate, harmonically rich, and equally capable of searing lead saturation and thick, layered rhythm tones. But the real advantage is the onboard piezo system built into the bridge, controlled via a dedicated volume knob and a push-pull coil-split on the magnetic pickup circuit. Blend magnetic and piezo signals for acoustic-like shimmer layered over electric grit, or run the piezo alone for convincing acoustic tones direct to the board. A 20 dB boost is accessible via push-pull as well, giving you an instant solo lift without touching a pedal. Few baritones on the market offer this kind of tonal range in a single instrument.

Built for the Road and the Session

Every piece of hardware on this guitar is spec'd for reliability under professional use. The Music Man modern tremolo bridge provides smooth, stable pitch manipulation with excellent return-to-pitch accuracy. Schaller locking tuners keep string changes fast and tuning rock-solid, which matters even more at baritone tension where tuning stability can be a challenge. The 5-way pickup selector, volume, tone, piezo volume, and push-pull controls are all laid out cleanly and intuitively — nothing gets in the way during performance. The included MONO x Ernie Ball Music Man gig bag offers serious protection with a fraction of the bulk of a traditional hardshell case, making this rig genuinely road-ready from the moment you unzip it.

Key Features

• 2026 Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 Baritone — Ball Family Reserve, John Petrucci Signature
• Serial number D01331
• Cherry Creamsicle finish over maple top, okoume body
• 27-inch baritone scale length, 24 stainless steel frets
• Roasted figured maple neck and fretboard, 15-inch radius
• DiMarzio Illuminator neck and bridge humbuckers
• Onboard piezo pickup system with dedicated volume control
• Coil-split and 20 dB boost via push-pull knobs
• Music Man modern tremolo bridge, chrome hardware
• Schaller locking tuners
• Brand new condition — unplayed, factory-fresh
• Weight: 7.90 lbs
• Includes COA and MONO x Ernie Ball Music Man gig bag