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Today, 05:43 AM

GWDavis28 replied to a thread Fantasty Music Man guitar in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

I was lucky enough to play around with one for a short time unplugged. A forum member had bought it at the original forum party. Just soooo cool!!!...

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Today, 05:35 AM

GWDavis28 replied to a thread Luke G03672, 10/6/98 ... Owned by Luke in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Nice congrats!! I always loved the recessed neck plate thought that was a cool option. Glenn |B) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 07:13 PM

MM Luke started a thread Luke G03672, 10/6/98 ... Owned by Luke in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Newest addition. Bought from the Menzies estate. Given to Gavin Menzies from Luke as a gift. Gavin was Luke's tech a few times in the 90s (as well...

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Yesterday, 01:36 PM

radrock replied to a thread When on holiday, leave your phones home. in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

I had to delete Reverb.com from my phone. Too easy to buy guitars and pedals on a whim. lol

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Yesterday, 11:19 AM

radrock replied to a thread Fantasty Music Man guitar in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Here's the dream version. haha.

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Yesterday, 03:04 AM

MM Luke replied to a thread NGD: Luke III HSS in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

<DROOOOOL> ... that neck, wow! Congrats! Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk

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07-19-2018, 05:12 PM

radrock replied to a thread NGD EBMM Valentine in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

The Valentine is a stellar guitar! Well done!

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07-19-2018, 04:31 PM

radrock replied to a thread Cutlass pickups squealing when using medium to hi gain pedals - HELP! in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

They'll get it straightened out no prob. :)

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07-19-2018, 06:11 AM

beej replied to a thread JPXI 7 PDN Emerald Green back to action! in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Awesome!

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07-18-2018, 03:09 PM

DrKev replied to a thread Cutlass - wrong bridge pickup in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Stores are not allowed to sell new current production instruments overseas, hence the assumption that it was used. It's not just a Music Man thing,...

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07-18-2018, 02:01 PM

GWDavis28 replied to a thread Albert Lee - photos in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Yah ok, already seen that. I'm interested looking for a hint more. I've never had or played a bound neck before. I like the look. Glenn |B)

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07-18-2018, 02:00 PM

GWDavis28 replied to a thread Cutlass - wrong bridge pickup in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Did you try contacting the seller? I'd also do what was suggested and give CS a call. They might be able to help you determine if the pick ups are...

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07-18-2018, 12:34 PM

GWDavis28 replied to a thread Albert Lee - photos in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Nice Xjbebop!!! But you know what this thread could use in a teaser of the August BFR, some tidbit. Glenn |B)

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07-18-2018, 08:40 AM

DrKev replied to a thread Cutlass - wrong bridge pickup in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Ah OK. Yes, you are out of warranty. In that case, as spychocyco said, contact customer service and they'll tell you what your options are.

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07-18-2018, 07:53 AM

beej replied to a thread Question: Changed recipe on EB traditional flatwound bass strings? in Ernie Ball Strings

They've even let a few of us nutcases go to the factory and see them being made :)

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07-18-2018, 06:44 AM

GWDavis28 replied to a thread Luke 2 first production year? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Back in that time frame all the neck plates were recessed if memory serves me correct. Nice owned by the name, NICE! Can't wait to see it. ...

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07-18-2018, 06:36 AM

radrock replied to a thread Semi Hollow Axis with Roasted Neck? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Wow!!

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07-18-2018, 06:25 AM

MM Luke replied to a thread Luke 2 first production year? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Sure was! I bought a Luke (serial G03672, 10/6/98, shipped to "Artist Relations Department") that was owned by Luke. Luke Blue, with the current...

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07-18-2018, 05:42 AM

DrKev replied to a thread Luke 2 first production year? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

The earliest specific mention I can find on the forum of a Luke II is 1998. The latest specific mention of a Luke I is 1997. What month production...

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07-17-2018, 05:37 PM

radrock replied to a thread Semi Hollow Axis with Roasted Neck? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Please post a picture if you find one. I’d love to see it.

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07-17-2018, 04:52 PM

MM Luke started a thread Luke 2 first production year? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Been digging for an hour but can't seem to find the first year the Luke Blue, non Floyd style bridge (assuming that was start of the Luke 2?). Any...

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07-17-2018, 02:47 PM

DrKev replied to a thread Cutlass - wrong bridge pickup in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Hi, Lui! What country are you in and where did you buy the guitar? In much of Europe you have a legal minimum of two years warranty provided you...

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07-17-2018, 02:40 PM

DrKev replied to a thread Original Cutlass HSS pickup heights in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Trust your ears. If I recall correctly about 1/16" (~ 1.5 mm) is what DiMarzio recommend as a minimum distance. To my ears that's too loud compared...

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07-17-2018, 02:36 PM

DrKev replied to a thread Dargie Delight 1st series pickups question in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

Pretty sure the answer is no, it was just cool paint job and inlays.

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07-17-2018, 01:12 PM

FantasyMetal replied to a thread Fantasty Music Man guitar in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Mine is, and always will be, a stealth black Morse Y2D with stainless frets and a plain ebony board (no markers). A guy can hope!

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07-17-2018, 01:03 PM

DrKev replied to a thread Original Cutlass HSS pickup heights in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Yup, there is no right or wrong. Some people like a loud humbucker, some like an even balance with the neck pickup. Factory setup is about...

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07-17-2018, 08:40 AM

DrKev replied to a thread New to me SBMM Valentine but question on pickups in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

How do they sound? A pickup is the sum of its parts. AlNiCo pickups can be made to be harsh and shrill or warm to the point of dull. AlNiCo has been...

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07-17-2018, 05:52 AM

GWDavis28 replied to a thread Just got my first EBMM guitar in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Hey Dave, welcome and congrats on the Axis. However, around here like most forums it doesn't exist with out pictures!!!!! Hahaha, Glenn |B)

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07-16-2018, 03:16 PM

DrKev replied to a thread Fantasty Music Man guitar in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Silhouette Special (or cutlass as a second choice) with roasted maple neck, stainless frets, and a gold anodized pickguard and white knobs/covers....

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