To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Grammy-winning composer and EBMM signature artist Steve Lukather, Ernie Ball Music Man is excited to present the new 30th-anniversary Luke 4. This limited edition, with only 150 guitars made, features a stunning Steamroller Walnut Burst satin finish. It combines a gorgeous flame maple top on an exotic Black Limba body, along with a figured roasted maple neck and ebony fingerboard. The custom HSS pickups, designed with Music Man's unique technology, offer a highly dynamic and responsive playing feel. They can produce ultra-high output and powerful low-end, while still keeping a clean and clear tone at lower volumes. This Luke 4 HSS shares many specs with previous Luke guitars, like a double-cut contoured body, a roasted maple neck with 22 nickel frets, 5-way switching, an adjustable 12dB boost, and Music Man's double locking tremolo. Each guitar comes with a tremolo cover personally signed by Steve Lukather, a certificate of authenticity, and a Mono case. Specifications: Body Material - Flame Maple (Top), Black Limba (Body); Body Finish - Satin Polyester; Fretboard Material - Ebony; Fretboard Radius - 12'; Scale Length - 25.5' (64.8 cm); No. of Frets - 22 - Low profile, wide - Nickel; Fretboard Inlays - White Corian 1/8' Dots; Pickups - Music Man® HT Humbucker (Bridge), Music Man® HT Single Coil (Middle), Music Man® HT Single Coil (Neck); Bridge - Custom John Petrucci Music Man® floating tremolo of matte black, hardened steel; Strings - Ernie Ball 9p - 11p - 16p - 24w - 32w - 42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239); Tuning Machines - Schaller M6 - IND; Hardware Finish - Black.
Using this guitar is a breeze. First, make sure the strings are properly tuned using the Schaller M6-IND tuning machines. The 5-way switching gives you different pickup combinations, so you can experiment to find your favorite sound. You can also adjust the 12dB boost to add some extra power to your playing. When it comes to maintenance, keep the guitar in a dry and clean place. Wipe it down after each use with a soft cloth to remove any sweat or dirt. The satin polyester finish is durable, but try to avoid scratching it. Also, check the strings regularly and replace them when they start to sound dull. And don't forget, you have a tremolo cover signed by Steve Lukather, so handle it with care. The Mono case is great for transporting the guitar, but make sure it's securely closed to protect your instrument. With proper use and care, this guitar will give you years of great music.
