This month features the StingRay 5 in Kinetic Blue, the Majesty 7 in Bali Blue Burst, the Axis Semi Hollow in Buttery Blonde, the Majesty in Bali Blue Burst, and the StingRay 4 - Passive in Natural Okoume.
Learn MoreButtery Blonde
Axis Semi Hollow Buttery Blonde
Ordering by phone? Mention build code:
333-NN-FN-00
A semi-hollow Basswood body with a translucent Blonde finish showcases the beautiful flame maple top.
This Axis is outfitted with a specially positioned Ernie Ball Music Man custom-wound humbucking pickup.
A premium figured bound maple neck is offered with an ebony fretboard, stainless steel frets, and 3-piece split-block inlays.
Bali Blue Burst
Majesty Bali Blue Burst
Ordering by phone? Mention build code:
611-LF-RM-00-
This unique translucent Bali Blue burst finish covers the entire body, headstock, and back of the neck.
For the first time, a roasted figured maple fingerboard is available for the John Petrucci Majesty guitar.
Each instrument is hand-signed by John Petrucci and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Natural Okoume
StingRay Special - Passive Natural Okoume
Ordering by phone? Mention build code:
109-VS-SR-W1
A lightweight Okuome body is finished with a satin classic light yellow tint.
Featuring the same electronics package as the popular short-scale StingRay, this limited edition 34" scale bass includes a push/push volume boost and 3 position rotary pickup switch.
A highly figured flame maple neck comes with a rosewood fretboard and 22 high profile stainless steel frets.
Bali Blue Burst
Majesty 7-String Bali Blue Burst
Ordering by phone? Mention build code:
618-LF-RM-00-
This unique translucent Bali Blue burst finish covers the entire body, headstock, and back of the neck.
For the first time, a roasted figured maple fingerboard is available for the John Petrucci Majesty guitar.
Each instrument is hand-signed by John Petrucci and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Kinetic Blue
StingRay Special 5 Kinetic Blue
Ordering by phone? Mention build code:
207-BH-23-00
Usually only found on the Majesty guitar this color shift metallic blue finish covers the entire body, headstock, and back of the neck.
The rear-mounted electronics eliminate the need for a large plastic pickguard giving the bass a clean streamlined aesthetic.
The Stingray 5's maple neck is outfitted with an ebony fretboard and 22 high-profile stainless steel frets.
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.
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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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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