Ernie Ball MusicMan Ball Family Reserve JP15 - Solar Flare with Mono Case

The JP15 - Solar Flare: A rare fusion of art and innovation

Exotic tonewoods with exclusive appeal

The Ball Family Reserve JP15 in Solar Flare is a showcase of next-level craftsmanship and limited-edition prestige. With only 100 pieces released worldwide, this edition pairs a jaw-dropping Buckeye Burl top with a resonant Black Limba body — a tonewood combination rarely seen in production guitars. The highly figured top is set off by a Solar Flare gloss finish that extends to the body binding, creating a seamless, radiant frame that’s as bold as it is refined.

Built for technical mastery

Designed for speed and precision, the figured roasted maple neck is shaped with a fast-playing profile and treated with MusicMan’s signature gunstock oil and wax blend for a natural, fast feel. A sculpted five-bolt neck joint supports effortless upper-fret access, while the ebony fingerboard, 24 stainless steel frets, and custom JP shield inlays complete the stage-ready elegance. Schaller M6-IND locking tuners add rock-solid tuning performance.

Power and nuance in every note

At the core of the JP15’s tonal versatility is its dual-voice electronics. DiMarzio Sonic Ecstasy humbuckers deliver thick, articulate drive tones, while the Fishman piezo-equipped floating tremolo bridge introduces lush acoustic textures. With independent 3-way selectors for magnetic and piezo systems and mono/stereo output jacks, this guitar handles both intricate studio layering and dynamic live sets with ease. The onboard push-push volume control provides up to 20 dB of clean boost when you need to punch through the mix.

A collector’s signature

Each Ball Family Reserve JP15 Solar Flare comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity and a tremolo cover hand-signed by John Petrucci himself — elevating this instrument from high-end performance tool to a certified collector’s piece. Whether displayed in your studio or tearing through solos on stage, it’s a statement in every way.

Designed for professionals, limited for the fortunate

This is not a standard issue. With its exotic wood pairing, extended routing flexibility, and John Petrucci’s design DNA throughout, the JP15 Solar Flare is engineered for serious musicians who demand inspiration with every note. It ships in an EBMM-branded Mono gig bag — a perfect match of sleek protection and gig-ready portability.

Specifications:

• Body Wood: Black Limba with Buckeye Burl top

• Body Finish: High-gloss polyester

• Body Color: Solar Flare with matching Solar Flare binding

• Body Size: 12-3/8″ wide, 1-3/4″ thick, 37″ long

• Neck Wood: Figured roasted maple

• Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend

• Neck Joint: 5-bolt sculpted joint

• Headstock Size: 5-7/8″ long

• Neck Radius: 17″

• Neck Width: 1-11/16″ at nut; 2-1/4″ at last fret

• Fingerboard: Ebony

• Frets: 24 Medium-Jumbo stainless steel

• Fret Markers: Custom JP shield-style inlays

• Scale Length: 25-1/2″

• Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking

• Bridge: JP MusicMan piezo floating tremolo

• Pickups: DiMarzio Sonic Ecstasy humbuckers; Fishman Powerbridge piezo

• Electronics: Active preamp with push-push 20 dB boost; 500 kΩ tone control with .022 µF capacitor

• Switching: 3-way magnetic selector, 3-way piezo/magnetic selector

• Output: Mono & stereo capable routing

• Strings: Ernie Ball RPS 10 Slinkys (.010–.046)

• Case: EBMM Mono gig bag

• Certification: Signed trem cover and numbered certificate of authenticity

• Limited Edition: One of only 100 worldwide

This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required