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Yesterday, 10:16 PM

bovinehost started a thread Give a Man a Bongo and a Valentine in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

Lyin' Eyes by Jack Williams 166 | Free Listening on SoundCloud I've been busy playing bass for my pal Tee Fitch, who is recording a very nice EP...

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Yesterday, 09:59 PM

bovinehost replied to a thread The Vault in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

Both Craig Young and I wanted that one way back when. It was reported that people actually did look for it....which may mean Dargin slid it under...

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12-08-2019, 10:58 AM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread [Story + pics] Armada discontinued, you say? I'd better stock up! in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

That is how they ship from the factory

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12-08-2019, 10:58 AM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread [Story + pics] Armada discontinued, you say? I'd better stock up! in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Those look great, the Armada is a fantastic instrument!

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12-08-2019, 09:03 AM

beej replied to a thread Cracked neck plate, really? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Sorry- I can't let you post a random link to a zip file here, that could be anything. If you want to link to pictures, please do it directly. In...

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12-08-2019, 07:04 AM

beej replied to a thread [Story + pics] Armada discontinued, you say? I'd better stock up! in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

They are gorgeous. That black one, wow.

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12-08-2019, 12:52 AM

Rod Trussbroken replied to a thread Ernie ball musicman stingray in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

Hi. In my opinion it's not an Ernie Ball Music Man Sting Ray. The tuners, string retainer and logo aren't right. The "Made in San..." logo on rear...

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12-05-2019, 05:24 PM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread Monarchy Majesty pickup swap question. in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Maybe it is an export thing? I order directly from DiMarzio and they do offer the quick connect here in the USA - I've got some in the store...

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12-03-2019, 01:16 PM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread December 2019 BFRs in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Yup, they are incredible! Agreed! I'm a sucker for blue guitars and this one is very very tempting. D.E.D. difficulty exercising...

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12-03-2019, 10:05 AM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread Monarchy Majesty pickup swap question. in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

The bridge is F-spaced. The neck has standard spacing.

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12-03-2019, 10:01 AM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread Finally got around to learning the intro to 'Paradigm Shift'. in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Hey, that's some nice playing on a great guitar!

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12-02-2019, 09:15 AM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread Pete DuBaldo's Diablo Blue Exclusive Run 10-23-2019 in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

That sounds good to me! Right now I have 3 of the L3 in the store with one of them shipping out to another forumite. Jump quickly! ...

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12-01-2019, 04:53 PM

Sweat replied to a thread New run of Dargies? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Yep does nothing for me not dargie like at all. The original was the best by far. Looks more olive green to me. Another original run would be...

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12-01-2019, 07:54 AM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread New run of Dargies? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

It's a December BFR, to be announced on 12/3. We have one as well. I guess it was their turn to jump the gun and show it early!

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11-29-2019, 05:59 PM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread Tremolo bar won't stay in place!!! in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

The bar tension is adjusted by a screw on the back side of the brass trem block, visible below the intonation screw for the high E when dive bombing...

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11-29-2019, 01:48 PM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread NBD - 2019 Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 BFR, #27 of 57 in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

Congrats, it's a beauty of a bass and I'm glad it went to a good home!

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11-29-2019, 08:57 AM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread Help: JP 15 - broken switch in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

We have the silver toggle in stock. They are compatible with the jp15 Replacement 4PDT 3-way Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci JP toggle switch

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11-29-2019, 07:41 AM

bovinehost replied to a thread N o b d in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

Congrats! I had (maybe still have) one of those pickguards but its origins are lost in the mists of time.

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11-28-2019, 06:45 PM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread Build Code Database ? in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

71 is the color code for Vintage Sunburst. There is no online database for build codes but there might be some old product catalogs visible in...

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11-28-2019, 01:32 PM

beej replied to a thread Help: JP 15 - broken switch in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

The easiest way to go is to get the one from MM- it's soldered onto a PCB with solder pads for the pickup leads. It'll be simpler than wiring up a...

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11-27-2019, 07:13 AM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread No original accessories w/ Stingray5 Special HH basses? in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

The Diablo Blue SR Special we received this week came with the following: *Wrapped in a thin plastic bag *Silica packet (do not eat) *Ernie...

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11-26-2019, 05:56 AM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread Question: Roasted neck maintenance in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

It may be recommended to reapply the oil/wax, but it's certainly not required. We've had EBMM from the 1990s come through the repair side of our...

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11-25-2019, 04:58 PM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread Petrucci JP6 Fret question. in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Yes, that would have stainless frets. The change happened in 2012-13, a few years before your guitar was made.

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11-25-2019, 12:53 PM

PeteDuBaldo started a thread Pete DuBaldo's Diablo Blue Exclusive Run - 2019 in Ernie Ball Music Man Basses

Ok, now that I've got some bass photos I'll share over on this side, too! The Diablo Blue exclusive run was designed by Pete DuBaldo (hey,...

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11-25-2019, 06:46 AM

beej replied to a thread Morse BFR pickup change WOW in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Fwiw, I've been very happy with the set of Transition pickups I put in my old Morse. Same kind of deal- more of a classic humbucker set with some...

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11-24-2019, 08:32 AM

beej replied to a thread NGD - Cutlass HSS RS in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

That is a gorgeous guitar. Wowza.

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11-24-2019, 08:05 AM

beej replied to a thread Morse BFR pickup change WOW in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Nice. I'm a fan of making it your own.

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11-23-2019, 07:40 AM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread Pete DuBaldo's Diablo Blue Exclusive Run 10-23-2019 in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Yes, and we have several available including that one!

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11-22-2019, 02:35 PM

beej replied to a thread Pete DuBaldo's Diablo Blue Exclusive Run 10-23-2019 in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

Wow! Worth every penny for a LIII with SS frets, I'd say.

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11-22-2019, 01:40 PM

PeteDuBaldo replied to a thread Pete DuBaldo's Diablo Blue Exclusive Run 10-23-2019 in Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars

The L3 are starting to arrive, with more coming next week - and another stunning quilt top Axis semi-hollow showed up! Ernie Ball Music Man...

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