Valentine Tremolo

The Ernie Ball Music Man “Valentine” signature guitar features a lightweight slab ash body, stunning figured roasted neck, and a custom designed Ernie Ball Music Man electronics (1-humbucker/1-single coil). This Valentine model includes Ernie Ball Music Man’s super smooth modern tremolo offering superior playability and added versatility to the Valentine's dynamic, articulate tone.
Valentine Tremolo – Tobacco Sparkle
Color discontinued - New colors coming soon!
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Valentine Tremolo – Tobacco Sparkle

Valentine Tremolo Highlights

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  • Custom Music Man single coil and humbucker

  • Comfortable "wedge" shaped slab body in all new colors

  • Music Man modern classic tremolo bridge

See & hear it

  • Valentine Signature Guitar | Demo & Playthrough

    Mixed Demo and playthrough played with Ernie Ball Music Man James Valentine Signature Guitar (Maroon 5). Check it out!

  • Watch Fluff's Valentine Demo

    Ryan "Fluff" Bruce takes the Ernie Ball Music Man Valentine guitar for a spin.

  • St. Vincent & James Valentine In The House

    Ariel and Pete compare the full-fat Music Man St Vincent and Valentine Signature models to their more affordable Sterling (by Music Man) counterparts!

  • Cooper Carter's Ernie Ball Music Man Valentine 2018 Demo

    Hear from Cooper Carter about the updated Valentine model with a tremolo! One of Cooper's all-time favorite guitars.

  • Watch Cooper Carter's Valentine Review

    Guitarist Cooper Carter gives us a demo and his review of the Valentine guitar.

  • Guitarist Magazine's Valentine Demo

    Watch Nev Marten from Guitarist Magazine demo the Valentine Signature model

  • James Valentine Check-in

    Get a look into the creation process behind the Valentine signature guitar, co-designed by James Valentine of Maroon 5, in this all-new video.

  • UD Music Channel Valentine Demo

    Watch UD Music Channel demo the Valentine guitar with a variety of effects.

  • GAK Review

    The BRAND NEW Music Man James Valentines! Joe and Mark take a look at these incredible guitars.

  • The Valentine in Pine Green Demo from Musician's Friend

  • Watch Guitar World's Valentine Guitar Review

    Guitar World's Paul Riario demos the Ernie Ball Music Man “Valentine” guitar.

Specifications, Schematics & More

Specifications

Valentine
Size13-1/4" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 38-7/16" long (33.7 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 97.6 cm long)
Body WoodAsh
Body FinishHigh gloss polyester
BridgeMusic Man® Modern tremolo with vintage bent steel saddles
PickguardMaroon Burst Sparkle (Black), Tobacco Sparkle (Black), Pink Champagne Sparkle (White Pearl)
Scale Length25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius10" (25.4 cm)
Headstock Size6-3/8" (16.2 cm) long
Frets22 - High profile, medium width, Stainless Steel
Neck Width1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret
Neck WoodFigured roasted maple neck
FingerboardFigured roasted maple neck
Fret Markers1/4" Black Face dots
Neck FinishGunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck ColorsStandard – Natural with finished headstock
Tuning MachinesSchaller M6-IND locking
Truss RodAdjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic ShieldingGraphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover
ControlsCustom Music Man® active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm push/push passive tone for custom split pickup configurations - .022µF tone capacitor
Switching3-way lever pickup selector
PickupsSH - Music Man® custom wound staggered pole piece single coil (bridge) and humbucker with chrome or gold covers (neck)
Left HandedNo
Strings10p-13p-17p-26-36-46 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240)

Compare Specs

SpecificationsValentine Tremolo—
Size13-1/4" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 38-7/16" long (33.7 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 97.6 cm long)
Body WoodAsh
Body FinishHigh gloss polyester
Body Colors
Body Bindings
BridgeMusic Man® Modern tremolo with vintage bent steel saddles
PickguardMaroon Burst Sparkle (Black), Tobacco Sparkle (Black), Pink Champagne Sparkle (White Pearl)
Scale Length25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius10" (25.4 cm)
Headstock Size6-3/8" (16.2 cm) long
Frets22 - High profile, medium width, Stainless Steel
Neck Width1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret
Neck WoodFigured roasted maple neck
FingerboardFigured roasted maple neck
Fret Markers1/4" Black Face dots
Neck FinishGunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck ColorsStandard – Natural with finished headstock
Neck Binding
Tuning MachinesSchaller M6-IND locking
Truss RodAdjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic ShieldingGraphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover
ControlsCustom Music Man® active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm push/push passive tone for custom split pickup configurations - .022µF tone capacitor
Switching3-way lever pickup selector
PickupsSH - Music Man® custom wound staggered pole piece single coil (bridge) and humbucker with chrome or gold covers (neck)
Left HandedNo
Strings10p-13p-17p-26-36-46 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240)

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