BFRs for 2026

I have (mildly obsessively and compulsively [but it is not a disorder!]) been keeping an eye on the Ernie Ball Music Man site for signs of new BFR (Ball Family Reserve) guitars, and it appears that the year 2026, now a quarter through, has not seen any BFRs yet.

I am curious as to whether there is a planned release, fully cognisant of the fact that those who know do not say, and those who say do not know.

Is there a general schedule of BFR releases, or is it a matter of whenever…

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