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Gear Highlight

Paul Stanley featured in new episode of String Theory by Ernie Ball

July 11, 2017

Watch a new episode of String Theory by Ernie Ball. This week you can check out Paul Stanley. “Guitar has always been the messenger of rock and roll. That is the voice, the bullhorn, the call to arms and the foundation of rock and roll. I’ve always been incredibly enamored and taken by it, before I could even play.” In this episode, Paul Stanley discusses his influences, playing in KISS, and his Ernie Ball guitar strings. Check out the new episode below: Watch additional episodes of Ernie Ball: String Theory here: http://ernieb.al/1QtdTx9 Paul Stanley plays Ernie Ball Regular Slinky electric guitar strings: https://www.ernieball.com/guitar-strings https://www.facebook.com/ernieball

Guitarist

St. Vincent announces date for her upcoming Fear the Future Tour

June 21, 2017

Ernie Ball Music Man signature artist St. Vincent has just announced her upcoming Fear The Future Tour, taking place this fall. Of course St. Vincent will be performing her signature St. Vincent Ernie Ball Music Man guitar. Check out the tour announcement below: 8/19 – Tokyo, Japan – Summer Sonic – Hostess Club All-Nighter 10/17 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton 10/18 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo Manchester 10/20 – Dublin, Ireland – Olympia Theatre 10/23 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique 10/24 – Paris, France – Le Trianon 10/26 – Berlin, Germany – Huxleys 10/27 – Utrecht, Netherlands – TivoliVrendenburg 11/14 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore 11/15 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room 11/17 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater 11/18 – St. Paul, MN – Palace Theater 11/19 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater 11/20 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant 11/21 – Louisville, KY – Whitney Hall 11/22 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium 11/24 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre 11/25 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center [Read More]

Pop Punk

Safe So Simple release new video as they compete to play on Vans Warped Tour

March 24, 2016

The pop punk band, Safe So Simple from Arizona have their eyes set on playing the main stage at one of the Vans Warped Tour dates. They  have just released a  video for their track, Do Or Do Not, There Is No Try which is off their new EP, Too Close For Closure. The video was shot at the group’s recent CD release party in their hometown by Steven Gonzalez and Brandon Ensign. You can watch the video by heading over to their Play Warped Tour Page.  Drummer Derek Ausseresses comments, “This song was our only start to finish track with Cameron Mizell. We worked one on one with him at Chango studios in Glendale, Arizona. Steven and Brandon did an absolutely phenomenal job capturing footage from the release show. We wanted to have a video that captured our on stage presence as well as give our fans an opportunity to be in a music video. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make that night and this video possible.“ Too Close To Closure is Safe, [Read More]

Gear Highlight

Ernie Ball Music Man Introduces John Petrucci, St. Vincent and James Valentine Artist Series Guitars at NAMM 2016

January 28, 2016

At NAMM 2016, Ernie Ball Music Man introduced several amazing guitars such as John Petrucci, St. Vincent and James Valentine Artist Series Guitars. The new guitars were designed with extensive input from the artists and manufactured to their exact specifications. Sterling Ball, CEO of Ernie Ball comments, “We are honored to be working with such talented guitar players and instrument designers like John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Annie Clark (St. Vincent), and James Valentine (Maroon 5). Unlike with other signature instruments, Ernie Ball Music Man Artist Series guitars are ground-up designs created hand-in-hand with the players’ input to enable them to develop guitars that push the limits of design and performance.”   The Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci “JP16” offers an ideal combination of the best features of all John Petrucci signature instruments, one of the world’s best-selling artist signature models. The JP16 retains the styling of the current JP15 and features a basswood body with original JP6 arm scoop, black Floyd Rose Pro Series Tremolo with matching black hardware, two DiMarzio Illuminator humbucking pickups [Read More]

Contest

Ernie Ball presents PLAY FLOODfest! Play FLOODfest LIVE in Austin + Win!

January 5, 2016

Ernie Ball Presents PLAY FLOODfest Unsigned Bands! Ernie Ball presents PLAY FLOODfest! Submit your music now for your chance to win a performance slot at FLOODfest LIVE in Austin, TX, $5,000 CASH, an instrument endorsement from Ernie Ball Music Man, and ad spread in FLOOD Magazine, a year’s supply of Ernie Ball strings PLUS thousands of dollars in gear + prizes from DTS Listen, Burton, DW, Zildjian, Blackstar Amplification, Markbass + Electro-Voice! CLICK TO ENTER   NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Runs 1/1/16 – 2/29/16.

NAMM 2016

43. Steve Morse Signature Ernie Ball Music Man model is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 8, 2015

  For number 43 on our Countdown, we would like to feature Steve Morse and his signature Ernie Ball Music Man Model. This beautiful guitar plays like a dream! Check out some of the product details: Model: Steve Morse Size: 12-1/2″ wide, 1-3/4″ thick, 36-7/8″ long (31.8 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 93.7 cm long) Weight: 7 lbs, 7 oz (3.37 kg) – varies slightly Body Wood: Poplar Body Finish: High gloss polyester Bridge: Tuneomatic bridge with thumbwheel height adjustment & individual saddles with Music Man® chrome plated, solid brass tail block Pickguard: Black 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 – High profile, wide  Neck Width: 1-5/8″ (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-1/4″ (56.9 mm) at last fret  Neck Wood: Select maple neck  Fingerboard: Rosewood  Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend  Neck Colors: Standard – Natural; Optional – Matching painted headstock Tuning Machines: Schaller M6-IND locking  Truss Rod: Adjustable – no component or string removal  Neck Attachment: 5 bolts – perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated [Read More]

Band

Don’t miss The Devil Wears Prada and the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands Finalists

January 7, 2015

This Friday is the night where the remaining final four finalists of the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands Warped Tour will compete for the top spot. The winning band will receive ; an Ernie Ball Music Man Endorsement, a three song EP recorded with John Feldman, a $15,000 Guitar Center Shopping Spree, a feature in Alternative Press Magazine, and over $20,000 in additional gear from Blackstar, DW Drums, Apogee, Zildjian, TC Electronic, Electrovoice, JH Audio, Mark Bass, Journeys, Vans and more! The competition will also feature a headlining set from The Devil Wears Prada which really was one of our highlights from the Vans Warped Tour 2015. You can pick up $12 tickets by heading over to http://www.fondatheatre.com/events/detail/256608 and the show details are below: Day: Fri, Jan 9, 2015 Showtime: 7:30 PM Doors open: 6:30 PM Days until show: 2 Ages: All Ages Advanced Ticket Prices*: $12.00 Day of Show*: $12.00   The remaining four bands are: The Republic of Wolves – https://www.facebook.com/therepublicofwolves Trophy Wives –  https://www.facebook.com/trophywivesri The Ascot Royals – https://www.facebook.com/theascotroyals   Night Argent –https://www.facebook.com/NightArgent * * * * [Read More]