April 2019

This month features the StingRay Special 4H in Hades Black, the St. Vincent HHH in Turquoise Crush, and the Stingray 5 HH in Giants Orange Quilt.

Learn More

StingRay Special 4 H

Hades Black

Limited to 81 pieces worldwide

Showing authorized dealers for:

StingRay Special 4 H Hades Black

Ordering by phone? Mention build code:

107-HB-RB-01

Pearloid Block Inlays

Rosewood fingerboard with ornate pearloid block inlays.

FIGURED ROASTED NECK

Beautifully figured roasted maple neck with black Music Man tuning machines.

WHITE NECK BINDING

22 fret neck with rosewood fingerboard featuring hand-fitted white binding.

St. Vincent HHH

Turquoise Crush

Limited to 87 pieces worldwide

Showing authorized dealers for:

St. Vincent HHH Turquoise Crush

Ordering by phone? Mention build code:

850-TC-C3-02

Guitar Center

(855) 770-3373

Buy Now
Musician's Friend

(801) 501-8110

Buy Now
EXCLUSIVE CUSTOM SPARKLE FINISH

Lightweight African Mahogany body in an exclusive Turquoise Crush Sparkle finish.

FIGURED ROASTED NECK

Satin finished, figured maple neck with white pearl Schaller tuners.

MATCHING HEADSTOCK

Featuring rosewood fingerboard with pearl block inlays and a headstock painted to match the body.

STINGRAY 5 HH

Giants Orange Quilt

Limited to 91 pieces worldwide

Showing authorized dealers for:

STINGRAY 5 HH Giants Orange Quilt

Ordering by phone? Mention build code:

155-H2-30-00

Willcutt Guitars

(859) 276-4070

Buy Now
N Stuff Music

(412) 828-1003

Buy Now
Northeast Music Center

(570) 909-9216

Buy Now
Chicago Music Exchange

(773) 525-7773

Buy Now
TRANSLUCENT ORANGE FINISH

Stunning figured 5A quilt maple top hand-stained with a translucent orange finish. Featuring a 9 volt preamp and alnico pickups.

FIGURED ROASTED NECK

Beautifully figured roasted maple neck with black Schaller Music Man tuning machines.

White NECK BINDING

The rosewood fingerboard features white pearl block inlays and a hand-fitted white binding

Ball Family Reserve is a celebration of our heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare pieces are offered in limited production runs and allow us to present instruments to the public that were previously reserved for family and our loyal artists.

Family Matters

The Ball family is the last of a dying breed, a family business making premium guitars and basses on the California central coast since 1984. Sterling Ball, alongside his sons Brian and Scott, combine the laser precision of robotics and old-world hand craftsmanship to develop innovative instrument designs that push the boundaries of performance and playability.

View Past Collections

New instruments premiering monthly

THE FACTORY TOUR

Since 1984, Ernie Ball Music Man has been crafting instruments in San Luis Obispo, California. Watch the factory tour and see how the difference is in the details.

Watch Now