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For Immediate Release
Ernie Ball Music Man Offers New St. Vincent Guitars
St. Vincent models now available in Double Humbucking versions and four new colors
(The NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA – January 25, 2018) – Ernie Ball Music Man (Booth 5220, D5), one of the world’s premier guitar and bass manufacturers, has expanded its acclaimed St. Vincent signature guitar line to include the St. Vincent HH models.
Envisioned and designed by St. Vincent with support from the award-winning engineering team at Ernie Ball Music Man, this unique electric guitar was crafted to perfectly fit her form, playing technique and personal style. New for 2018, the St. Vincent signature model will also be offered with Ernie Ball Music Man designed dual humbucking pickups. The new St Vincent HH package will feature a lightweight African Mahogany body, custom-voiced humbucking pickups, Ernie Ball Music Man modern tremolo, Schaller locking tuners, five-way switch and roasted maple neck. Additional appointments include chrome or black hardware, matching pickup covers and optional ebony or rosewood fingerboard standard (depending on body color). Manufactured in Ernie Ball Music Man's San Luis Obispo, California factory, the St. Vincent signature is available in four new colors: Charcoal Sparkle, Blue Dawn, Stealth Black and Seabreeze.
The Ernie Ball Music Man St. Vincent HH guitar will be on display at the Ernie Ball Music Man booth. It is available with pricing starting at $2199 SRP.
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Photo caption: Ernie Ball Music Man St. Vincent Artist Series HH guitar in SeabreezeAbout Ernie Ball:
In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide.Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the 70’s, Sterling Ball played an important role on the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses.
The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, which hermetically seals guitar strings to keep each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year for the chance to play live on national tours, festivals and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com.
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Robert Clyne | Clyne Media Inc.| Robert@clynemedia.com
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