October 2018

This month features the Majesty in Cinnabar Red, the Valentine in Pine Green, the Stingray Guitar in White Smoke, and the Axis in Steel Blue.

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Majesty

Cinnabar Red

Limited to 105 pieces worldwide

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Majesty Cinnabar Red

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600-IR-50-00

Guitar Center

(855) 770-3373

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Musician's Friend

(801) 501-8110

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Cosmo Music

(905)770-5222

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Runway Ebony Fingerboard

Streamlined fretboard with two strips of Pearl inlays replaces the traditional Majesty shield position markers.

Cinnabar Red Finish

Striking Cinnabar Red Sparkle finish covering the entire body, headstock, and back of the neck.

Autographed By John Petrucci

Each guitar is hand signed by John Petrucci.

Valentine

Pine Green

Limited to 63 pieces worldwide

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Valentine Pine Green

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570-CG-C3-02-

Guitar Center

(855) 770-3373

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Distinctive Guitar

(414) 877-1666

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Willcutt Guitars

(859) 276-4070

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Instrumental Music and Sound

(231)843-4411

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Matching Headstock

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

Exclusive Custom Finish

Select Ash body with custom Pine Green finish, white pickup rings and gold hardware.

Figured Roasted Neck

Beautifully figured, roasted maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and hand fitted white binding.

Stingray Guitar

White Smoke

Limited to 39 pieces worldwide

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Stingray Guitar White Smoke

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825-WS-C1-W3

Martin Music

(901) 729-2466

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Block Inlays

The rosewood fingerboard features Atlante inlays.

White Smoke Finish

Custom White Smoke finish with Tortoiseshell guard and matching white plastic pickup covers.

Figured Roasted Neck

Beautifully figured roasted maple neck with hand fitted white binding.

Axis

Steel Blue

Limited to 75 pieces worldwide

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Axis Steel Blue

Ordering by phone? Mention build code:

301-DF-MB-00

Wildwood Guitars

303-665-7733

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Willcutt Guitars

(859) 276-4070

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Instrumental Music and Sound

(231)843-4411

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Runway Maple Fingerboard

A one-piece maple fingerboard without inlays gives a cleaner, more streamlined look.

Exclusive Steel Blue Finish

Flame figured maple top in hand-stained custom Blue Steel finish, with contrasting lighter blue finish on the back of the guitar.

Figured Maple Neck

Satin finished, figured maple neck with Schaller tuners and hand fitted black 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.

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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.

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