Recently, the Ernie Ball company celebrated its 25th Anniversary with the state-of-the-art technology and designs that have been driving Music Man into the future. Now in 2010 EBMM brings the past to the forefront with the introduction of the Music Man Classic Collection.

The new Ernie Ball/Music Man Classic Collection instruments are modern renditions of an era that brought Music Man to the forefront of Instrument design. These basses are not intended to be exact reproductions of original instruments, rather a celebration of unique features and cosmetics coveted by collectors and players alike. MM decided that combining past and present popular design elements with 1st issue cosmetic features from the 1970's, would result in a bass loaded with Vintage vibe and appeal.  These classic inspired Instruments will make collectors and MM Stingray fans proud!

Features that create the Classic lineup of Instruments:

Slab Ash Body(no contours)
Maple Neck with 70's Neck Carve
Rosewood Or Maple Fingerboard
7.5" inch Radius
2 Band EQ Active Electronics with Cut and Boost Capabilities
21 Frets
Chrome Battery Cover
Alnico Magnets(Sterling Bass-Ceramic)
Standard Nut width 1 3/4"
White Plastic Melamine nut
Finished Neck and Fingerboard(Maple)
BO# Serial Numbers in Sequential Order on bridge plate
Med-Thin fret profile
Headstock decal from the 70's era basses
Popular Vintage finishes including Mint Green, Coral Red, Powder Blue, Classic White, Tobacco Sunburst and Black.

The 6 bolt neck design and modern truss rod wheel were also    retained as an improvement for ease of adjustment which is much more efficient then the Micro Tilt/Bullet Truss design of yesteryear. The current classic Stingrays are in most cases much lighter than the originals (The weight of 70's era instruments have always been an issue). The tone is very reminiscent of the originals featuring a 2 band cut and boost EQ, Ash body and polyester finished maple neck.  
Also Available as a 5 String Stingray and 4 String Sterling.

For more details and information please visit:

• Classic StingRay 4
• Classic StingRay 5
• Classic Sterling

The Reflex Guitar features a lightweight body, dramatic styling, and state-of-the-art electronics not found on any other instrument. The epitome of form and function, this new guitar sports two Di Marzio custom humbucking pickups, offering 10 very distinct sounds. Utilizing a 5-way lever pickup selector and series/parallel toggle switch, you can custom shape and color your tonal options like never before. The Music Man design team has engineered optimal contours, weight and balance, making this instrument very comfortable to play. The Reflex guitar offers a classic bolt-on design, with a slightly larger, basswood chambered body, mahogany tone block, bound maple top, which together provide maximum resonance and tight, defined low end.

The Music Man Reflex Bass Guitar boasts a lightweight body, dramatic styling, and state-of-the-art electronics. With its design incorporating both form and function, this Music Man bass offers a wide array of distinctive sounds. Using a cutting-edge push-button system, you can combine active, passive, series, and parallel modes-creating endless tonal combinations. The Reflex bass has a classic bolt-on design with an ash body, mahogany tone block, and bound maple top-together providing maximum resonance and massive low end.

For more information check out the product pages

• Reflex Guitar
• Reflex 4 String Bass Guitar
• Reflex 5 String Bass Guitar

Performance benefits of a thermally modified microstructure:

• Adds dimensional stability and resistance to temperature and humidity changes
• Increases resistance to warping
• Reduces density while maintaining stiffness for a lighter neck with sufficient strength
• Yields a microstructure similar to naturally aged woods with lower moisture content
• More resonance and less damping
• Eliminates the need for hazardous chemical treatments
• Vibrational testing indicates that roasted maple exhibits clearer tone with a stronger fundamental than untreated maple samples

Package includes:

• Roasted figured neck
• Black Sugar finish
• Ebony fretboard
• BFR inlay

* Available on all models except the Classic Series and Floyd Rose equiped guitars

 

John Petrucci-John Myung In-Store Meet n Greet

08/01/09 Washington Music Center 11151 Veirs Mill Road Wheaton MD 20902 2PM  301-946-8808


08/05/09 Dubaldo & Beller Music 50 Purnell Place Manchester CT 06040 860-649-2036


08/19/09 West End Rock Shop 16811 106th Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5p 4g1 3:30pm   780-444-7625

John Petrucci Appearances Sweden, Germany, Italy

COACHELLA, Calif. (September, 2009) - Dream Theater guitarist and signature Ernie Ball/Music Man artist John Petrucci will be appearing 09/25/09 for a Meet n Greet autograph session at Deluxe Music Fridhemsgatan 40 Stockholm Sweden 08 5663 1800.  In Germany Ernie Ball Music Man will conduct a Master Class/Clinic with John Petrucci at these locations: 09/29/09 Musikhaus Borkowsky Karl-Marx-Allee 60-62, 10243 Berlin 030 4275975. 10/02/09 Just Guitars & Basses Feldstrabe 66 (Bunker) 20359 Hamburg 040 87888911. 10/18/09 Batschkapp Frankfurt, Maybachstr 24 Frankfurt. 10/29/09 Tomassone Strumenti Musicali Via Pier de Crescenzi 12 Bologna 39 051 6490868.(Meet n Greet)

Highlights include: two tone iridescent green finish "Caramel Apple Delight", maple neck with ebony fingerboard, custom oval white mother of pearl inlays with paua abalone inserts and black pickguard (where applicable). The Dargie Limited Edition is available on all instruments except the Steve Morse Y2D, Axis, and Axis Super Sport models. This stunning and striking green finish with ornate custom inlays is destined to be an instant collectors item. Be sure to place your order now! Orders will be accepted from July 13th through August 13th 2009.