We've been seeing some great social media posts recently featuring players enjoying their Valentine guitars. We've rounded up some of the best (in no particular order) and included them in this rundown so you can see for yourself the variety of styles for which this versatile instrument is being well used.
1. Ryan "Fluff" Bruce
2. @destinypetrel
mornin' riffs w/ @music_man @jamesbvalentine guitar 🎸and the @matthewseffects Architect Overdrive pedal
A post shared by Destiny Petrel (@destinypetrel) on Jun 19, 2017 at 10:32am PDT
3. @i_am_jesserdz
I've had this guitar for two days and so far, from what I've found, the magic that makes it so special is that once you play it you can't put it down. The pickups are glassy and the roasted flame maple neck is to die for! And, she's white!😍😍 @music_man you did not disappoint!!!
A post shared by Jesse Rodriguez (@i_am_jesserdz) on May 5, 2017 at 1:49pm PDT
4. @soundaddiction
If you need me for anything I'll be useless for a little while. #valentineguitar #ernieball #newguitar #tone #spanky
A post shared by Tommy Wright (@soundaddiction) on Jan 25, 2017 at 8:14pm PST
5. Cooper Carter
6. @abi_guitar
My happy place . . . . #valentineguitar #ernieball #musicman #ambientmusic #allthereverb #strymon
A post shared by Abi Crisp (@abi_guitar) on Jan 2, 2017 at 7:57am PST
7. @samcollectives
Working on some new material last night. So incredibly excited for this batch of songs and I can't wait to start tracking guitars and bass for real in the upcoming month or so #ernieball #valentineguitar #musicman #newmaterial #early2017release
A post shared by Sam Mickey (@samcollectives) on Dec 5, 2016 at 8:30am PST
8. @loggylunch
Nashville guitar hangs with @carlsonseth. #valentineguitar #tworock #kingoftone #echoplex
A post shared by loggylunch (@loggylunch) on Sep 26, 2016 at 11:36am PDT
9. Charlie Sorrel
10. @royzivmusic
this @sterlingbymusicman jv60 brings out the melodies. what do u guys think?
A post shared by Roy Ziv (@royzivmusic) on Jul 6, 2017 at 8:09am PDT
11. @kgassette
Good heavens! #musicmanguitars #musicmanvalentine #ernieball #ernieballmusicman
A post shared by kgassette (@kgassette) on May 22, 2017 at 3:57pm PDT
12. @yesterdaysnz
#ernieballmusicman #valentineguitar
A post shared by Yesterday's News (@yesterdaysnz) on Jun 13, 2017 at 9:58pm PDT
13. @snapperharmer
The most beautiful piece of wood I've ever seen on a guitar neck! #musicmanvalentine #musicman #ernieball #guitarporn #jamesvalentine
A post shared by Paul Harmer (@snapperharmer) on Mar 25, 2017 at 3:21pm PDT
Bonus Content
James Valentine joined us for an episode of Ernie Ball: The Pursuit of Tone during the first season. Watch a clip from the episode below, and watch the episode in its entirety via DirecTV On Demand.
