Equipped with two DiMarzio humbuckers, this Luke III offers a broad and musical sound spectrum. From warm, round cleans to powerful overdriven sounds, the pickups respond instantly to every nuance in the playing while maintaining excellent definition. The comfortable neck feels fast and familiar, while the combination of high-quality materials and precise setup ensures an instrument with a remarkably dynamic response. The result is a modern electric guitar that perfectly reflects the versatility and musical vision of Steve Lukather.
Model Luke III
Size 12-1/2" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-15/16" long (31.75 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 93.8 cm long)
Body Wood Alder
Body Finish High gloss polyester
Bridge Standard - Music Man® floating vintage tremolo of chrome plated, hardened steel with bent steel saddles
Scale Length 25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius 12" (30.5 cm)
Headstock Size Only 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long
Frets 22 - Low profile, wide
Neck Width 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-3/16" (55.6 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood Figured roasted maple neck
Fingerboard Rosewood
Neck Finish Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck Colour Standard – Natural with finished headstock
Tuning Machines Schaller M6-IND locking
Truss Rod Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic Shielding Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover
Controls Custom Music Man® active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm passive tone - .022µF tone capacitor
Switching 5-way lever pickup selector
Pickups Standard - HH with 2 DiMarzio Transition humbucking
The Music Man Luke III is the result of years of collaboration between Music Man and Steve Lukather, a guitarist known for his versatility, technique, and distinctive tone. This 2019 model in the beautiful Bodhi Blue finish combines a sleek modern design with exceptionally high playing comfort. The ergonomically shaped body, high-quality finish, and stable Music Man hardware make the Luke III an instrument that can be effortlessly used in the studio, on stage, and at home in the rehearsal room.