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Ernie Ball USA Music Man BFR Sabre Duello "Spalted Maple + Roasted Maple" (2022)
Specifications
Model: Ball Family Reserve (BFR) Sabre Duello
Year: 2022
Finish: Spalted Maple (High Gloss)
Body: Black Limba with Spalted Maple Top
Neck: Figured Roasted Maple
Fingerboard: Roasted Maple with Abalone Dot Inlays
Neck Profile: Slim C
Frets: 22 High Profile Stainless Steel
Radius: 10"
Pickups: Custom-Wound Music Man HT Sabre Humbuckers
Electronics:
Volume
Tone
Push/Push Boost Circuit
5-Way Selector Switch
Bridge: Music Man Custom HT Tremolo
Tuners: Schaller M6-IND Locking Tuners
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut: Compensated Bone
Hardware: Chrome
 
Personal Thoughts
This BFR Sabre Duello is about as ornamental as it gets—it looks every bit like a Music Man Private Stock with its stunning spalted maple top, flamed roasted maple neck, and abalone inlays. It’s one of those guitars that demands attention before you even plug it in.
Under the hood, though, this thing is all about performance and tone. The Black Limba body adds a warmth and richness that pairs beautifully with the HT Sabre pickups, which are super dynamic and responsive. Whether you’re after crisp cleans or high-gain saturation, the 5-way switch and onboard boost circuit let you shape your tone effortlessly.
The roasted maple neck is an absolute joy—fast, smooth, and incredibly stable. The slim "C" profile makes it effortless for both lead work and rhythm playing, and with stainless steel frets, you’re getting a guitar that will age gracefully with play.
 
Condition Report
This guitar is in near-mint condition, with no real visible signs of wear or use other then a couple of very tiny marks to the the pick-up covers where the plectrum looks to have caugh it. The high-gloss finish is immaculate, the frets and hardware are pristine, and the electronics function perfectly. It’s been well cared for and barely played.
 
Final Thoughts
This BFR Sabre Duello is one of those rare Music Man models that combines high-end aesthetics with top-tier functionality. It’s got boutique quality written all over it, and with Black Limba, Spalted Maple, and Roasted Maple all coming together, it’s an absolute tone monster. If you’re after a guitar that feels as good as it looks, this is a serious contender.