Ernie Ball Music Man — Premium Electric Guitars & Basses

We're all about the details

The quality and attention to detail on Ernie Ball Music Man instruments is second to none. Our hand-rubbed gunstock oil and wax finished necks are a perfect example.

A hand-rubbed gunstock oil and wax finished neck
  • The 4 over 2 tuner layout on a headstock

    Trademark 4 over 2 design

    Straight string pull provides superior tuning stability and eliminates string trees

  • The truss rod adjustment wheel at the base of the neck

    Truss rod adjustment wheel

    Requires no specific tools or component removal to make neck adjustments

  • The sculpted 5-bolt neck joint

    5-bolt sculpted neck joint

    Ergonomic access to higher frets, perfect alignment, and prevents neck shifting

  • Schaller locking tuners

    Schaller locking tuners

    Optimal tuning dependability and smooth, precise pitch adjustment

The Factory Tour

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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The Ball family

A Family Legacy

The Ball family is the last of a dying breed, a family business making guitars and basses exclusively in the United States. Since 1984, the Ball Family has been dedicated to building the finest instruments in the world.

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