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Ernie Ball - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Ernie Ball? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Gear Every Guitar Player Needs in Their Gig Bag
15 Oct 2021 · Every guitarist has accessories that are necessary for what they do. Here are a few essential items you should always have with you.
Guitar Amp Tubes Demystified: All about amplifier valves!
11 Sep 2021 · Know your EL34 from your KT88? Here's our condensed primer on guitar amp tubes, from preamp and power amp valves through to rectifier tubes.
String gauge: Does it matter and should we even care?
01 Feb 2020 · Does string gauge matter? Yes, says YouTuber Rick Beato. But perhaps not in the way you think. His new video has some fascinating insights into string gauge that many may find surprising.
NAMM 2019: Ernie Ball VPJR Tuner Pedal is here
26 Jan 2019 · Ernie Ball VPJR Tuner Pedal is now official. Though perhaps not quite as original as we first thought. Possibly a Shnobel Tone clone?
NAMM 2019: Ernie Ball is teasing a VPJR tuner pedal
24 Jan 2019 · Ernie Ball just dropped a teaser video of the new VPJR tuner pedal and it could be the perfect partner for your pedalboard. Why hasn't anyone else done this before?
NAMM 2019: Ernie Ball teases new John Petrucci Majesty
18 Jan 2019 · Ernie Ball is teasing a new John Petrucci Majesty signature model guitar for the Dream Theatre player, to be launched during NAMM 2019.
Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Special: Lighter and more refined?
04 Jul 2018 · A new, tweaked version of the Stingray bass has been announced for 2018. It's lighter with a subtly altered shape. Will this update be enough to set the Stingray Special apart from the pack?
Ernie Ball Music Man St. Vincent 2018: Disruption by Design
15 Jun 2018 · The cool new 2018 version of the St Vincent signature comes in Charcoal Sparkle, Blue Dawn, Stealth Black, and Sea Breeze finish, along with two new pickup configurations.
Ernie Ball rolls out Expression Tremolo, a treadle-operated tremolo pedal
19 Apr 2018 · With Slow Rise, Slow Fall, Sine, Square and Harmonic tremolo effects all onboard, this new foot treadle operated tremolo effect looks like a really well thought out pedal design, but how does it sound?
NAMM 2018: Ernie Ball new 2018 lineup
25 Jan 2018 · Some of the nicest American built guitars have new finishes for 2018 and a couple of subtle tweaks to their lineup.
Ernie Ball Music Man 30th Anniversary Stingray 5-string bass
02 Mar 2017 · This new bass guitar is being released to celebrate 30 years of the Stingray 5-String.
Ernie Ball splash some colour with Music Man 2017 guitar and bass line-up
01 Dec 2016 · Ernie Ball's freshly announced Spring 2017 collection has 27 new great-looking basses and guitars for you to choose from.
Ernie Ball Expression Overdrive and Ambient Delay – Express yourself, with your foot!
08 Jul 2016 · Shipping in August, these two new foot controllable effect pedals allow you to adjust them whilst your hands are busy playing your guitar.