Sterling Ball has been at the forefront of the music business for over 40 years. In the 80s, Sterling resurrected the Music Man line of guitars and basses, blending the classic Music Man designs of the 70s with modern construction techniques. Today, the Music Man line not only includes the classic Stingray bass but a strong lineup of stock and signature guitars as well. The quality is premium, rivaling many custom builders, but at a production price. ...And their finishes! Some of their colors have to be seen to be believed. We always have a large selection in stock and many on order to keep our customers happy...and curious about what might be coming 'round the bend.
Visit our friends at Ernie Ball.
Ernie Ball does it again in grand style with the Petrucci 2008 Limited Edition in Sequoia Gold, a rich metallic brown available this year only. This is top-notch and loaded to the gills - custom DiMarzio pickups, piezo bridge, matching headstock and the Petrucci tremolo system, which is unquestionably the best out there. Also comes with very cool hard case. I'll say it again folks, hands down, these are the best high performance rock guitars available. -Eric
Retail is $3265. Give us a call at 1-800-747-9980 for the best price. s/n: G40626
$3,265.00 retail
This Ernie Ball Axis turned a lot of heads when we opened the box here. Aside from the tremendous grain of the wood, and the matching headstock, it's got that great Ernie Ball feel of a guitar you won't want to put down, it's loaded with two DiMarzio custom wound pickups, and it has a Floyd Rose locking tremelo system with fine tuners (lowers the pitch only) so you can easily take it to extremes. Very cool. Retail is $2325. Give us a call at 1-800-747-9980 for details and the best price. s/n: G38436
$2,325.00 retail
The top of the line! Truly one of the coolest Petruccis we've ever received. This Ernie Ball Family Reserve Petrucci is top notch all the way around - down to the case and the certificate of authenticity signed by 3 Ball family members, including Sterling Ball. Retail is $4000. Give us a call at 1-800-747-9980 for details and the best price on this special Petrucci. s/n: G39620
$4,000.00 retail
White pearl pickguard on white Silhouette with matching headstock - what a rocker! This is loaded with the HSH pickup configuration and a vintage trem. Comes with all the great craftsmanship Ernie Ball is known for and a hardshell case. Retail $2,000. Call us for best price. s/n: G35392
$2,000.00 retail
Amazing black on black Silhouette Special. If you've been looking for THE guitar, this might be the one for you. With hard case. Retail $2,050. Call us for best price. s/n: G35365
$2,050.00 retail
The last of the Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci 7 string in Blue Dawn finish!! - The 2007 Limited Edition run of the popular but discontinued Blue Dawn finish was killer... this guitar was ordered on the last day the finish was available and was just delivered. Its the last of the 2007 LTD Petruccis! Aside from the eye popping color, this guitar is everything we expect form the fantastic EB Petrucci line. This is loaded from top to bottom with a matching headstock, JP custom inlays, Piezo bridge, and 2 Custom DiMarzio Humbucking pickups - specially designed for Petrucci. Very cool 2007 LTD blue case with crushed blue velvet interior included. A truly magnificent axe. Retail is $3,315. Call us for best price. I've said it before... these are the best high performance rock guitars available. -Eric s/n: F11203
$3,315.00 retail
Unbelievably cool Petrucci in 2007 Limited Edition Blue Dawn finish. The JP models are the ultimate in high performance/stunt guitars. This one is fully loaded with Piezo option, JP inlays and matching headstock. The case is a fantastic upgraded limited edition with blue crushed velvet interior (a fitting home for this high performance axe). This one was ordered on the last day that EBMM was accepting new builds for 2007 LEs... it is likely the last Blue Dawn Petrucci to be made. Call for more details on this killer guitar. NEW. Retail is $3090. Call for best price. -Eric s/n: G39078
$3,090.00 retail
Submitted for your approval: The fully loaded John Petrucci signature model finished in Mystic Dream. This finish changes color depending on how you look at it... from one angle it's green, from another it's purple.(It is hard to capture this mesmerizing effect in photos!) Our favorite aspect of this guitar is the fabulous tremolo system! It's very smooth and stays in tune nicely with the Schaller M6-IND locking tuners, even after serious whammy abuse. The JP6 is likely the best rock guitar available. Options: JP custom inlays, Piezo bridge option for acoustic tones, DiMarzio D-Sonic humbucker in bridge, custom Dimarzio hum in neck, matching paint on headstock. Awesome. Retail: $3090. Call us for discounted price. s/n: G36566
$3,090.00 retail
Hard-to-get John Petrucci model in red pearlburst. D-Sonic pickup, piezo system, matching headstock, fantastic JP tremolo, and standard dot inlays. Is there a better "stunt" guitar out there? In a word, no. Why drive a classic Mustang when you can fly in a Mazerati? With case. Retail: $2,500. Call us for discounted price. s/n: G37538
$2,500.00 retail
Unbelievably cool honey burst Axis Super Sport with hard shell case. Another rocker from Ernie Ball! Retail $2,150. Call us for best price.
You won't want to put this one down! Perfect weight, killer sound...it's a Basswood body with bookmatched figured Maple top with a natural finish and black back and sides. The neck is 25 1/2 inches with a 10 inch radius, topped with Schaller locking tuners. With DiMarzio pickups, vintage trem and hard case. Retail $2,075. Call us for best price.
Ernie Ball Music Man Silhoutte Special - Burgundy with Rosewood fretboard. 3 single coil pickups and a smooth vintage style Music Man tremolo make this guitar a modern classic... In great shape - still has the plastic film on the pickguard! Don't miss this one! USED
$895.00
The last one of these killer 20th Anniverary Silhouettes we will see. Wow! This Caramel Burst finish is utterly delicious. The folks at Music Man are making some of the coolest and best playing guitars available today. This deluxe axe pleases the eye with its classic styling and pleases the hands and ears with the stunning innovations that typify the Music Man line. These guitars have every bit of the mojo that the expensive boutique makers boast while maintaining original designs. Absolutely fantastic.
$2,900.00 retail
$2,030.00
The Music Man John Petrucci 6-String Electric Guitar in Red Pearlburst. Birdseye maple neck featuring an adjustable truss rod and 5-bolt mounting to the basswood body for perfect alignment and no slipping. A sculpted neck joint allows free access to upper frets. Its rosewood fretboard has 24 wide, high-profile frets. Schaller locking tuners and custom John Petrucci tremolo complete the hardware (the best floating trem out there). Two Custom DiMarzio humbucking pickups were specially designed for Petrucci. 3-way selector has a custom center-position configuration (splits the coils on the buckers for a cool twang sound...) These JP6 guitars are the sweetest high-performance guitars available to players today. Don't miss this one!
$1,525.00
Hard to find used John Petrucci signiture model in Envy Green. DiMarzio pickups/no piezo option. The 24 wide/high profile frets make this guitar easy and fun to play. Shredding? You need a Petrucci. With original hard case.
$1,200.00
Ordered special at this year's NAMM show, this guitar is only available for a short period of time. The color is called "Butter Cream" and it is gorgeous! This guitar also is equipped with Ernie Ball's compensated nut for flawless intonation. Custom Dimarzio pickups and Ernie Ball's "Silent Circuit" allows for true single coil sounds without the noise. This limited edition model has custom graphics to commemorate the year of production as well as a custom two tone deluxe tolex case.
Originally called the Edward Van Halen model, the Axis has been a favorite of many professional guitar players who demand great tonal variety with minimum fuss, comfort and superior construction at a price that doesn't kill the pocket book. The Super Sport is a slightly different model, utilizing a vintage style trem and an expanded electronics package. The custom Dimarzio humbuckers give up supreme "brown sound" tone and the 5 way switch allows for some nice "faux Strat" tones from the dual humbuckers. The neck is a favorite of players (including females) who prefer a smaller, early 60's "C" shape and the vintage dual pivot trem and locking tuners allow for dive bombs without having to resort to a Floyd Rose. Best of all, the Axis Super Sport is downright gorgeous, using premium tone woods and maple tops that easily rival the very best custom guitars without paying custom prices. Without a doubt, these guitars are some of the best bang for the buck axes out there, offering superior construction, smart ergonomics and great tone at an affordable price. Comes with a specially designed SKB built case that allows the user to keep the trem arm installed when closing the case! It may seem like a small feature, but the working guitar player will appreciate it.
Good condition Luke model Music Man loaded with EMG pickups and a vintage trem. Comes with hard shell case and is set up and ready to roll! USED
This has become the most popular current signature model in the Ernie Ball/Music Man line. A very well thought out guitar and perfectly executed by the craftsmen at Ernie Ball. The wide/thin neck is perfect for fast single note runs, but it is wider and more rounded than say an Ibanez Prestige neck for a more refined feel. The thick slab rosewood fingerboard on this guitar is absolutely stunning. The nice reddish/black hue with subtle striping goes perfectly with the "none more black" paint job and matching headstock. This one has a deluxe piezo option great for acoustic textures or blending it in with the custom Dimarzio magnetic pickups on clean passages for some luxurious shimmer. The workmanship is flawless, more in line with a custom builder like Anderson, than typical production guitars and the set up doesn't get any better. The vibrato system is one of the best on the market, it floats but doesn't get in the way of palm mutes and the rounded edges and smooth half cover over the bridge pieces make it oh so comfy and less likely to snag your palm when "rocking!" A guitar worthy of the shred master on the headstock. Comes with a great custom case that is fitted to allow leaving the vibrato bar in place!
