50th Anniversary Speculation Thread.

[Smellybum]

So there I was casually thinking that I could look for a Job at EB and find a counddown clock (jQuery Countdown) to EB's 50th Anniversary.... Ernie Ball | Home


I can only imagine what sites of wonder they have instore for us knuckleheads, so in true dreamer fashion let me hear your craziest ideas.... me first...

• 50 free sets of strings with every new guitar
  
  
  
• 50 EBMM guitars to be won over 2012
  
  
  
• Marshall Amps will also be having their 50th Anniversary next year so hopefully another combined project like the amp-gig-bag.
  
  
  
• Limited edition 50th Anniversary colour
  
  
  
• 50th Party in the US (and maybe we could finally get BP to the UK ???) -now or never old boy - only so many bad dentists left over here ;-)

**Usual Disclaimer: - This is pure speculation, I am making it up as I go as I'd like you to - hope that I'm not secretly divulging the master plan etc. -**

 

[paranoid70]

Solid Gold Slinkys

 

[Smellybum]

Solid Gold Slinkys

might struggle to bend 'em? ;-)

 

[ScreaminFloyd]

Maybe Diamonds as postition Markers up the fretboard ! I would buy that. Diamonds
are a girls best friend ! Ohhh!!!! Silver Diamond Sparkle Colour !!

 

[Spudmurphy]

50th Anni decal on the back of the guitar - roasted neck. Humbucker pickup covers etched with 50 Anni.

Just thinking out loud.

 

[lumberjack]

Well, it's the 50th Anniversary of Ernie Ball, not Music Man. So I wouldn't hold my breath on any special edition guitars or basses. Although, I'll be pleasantly surprised if there is.

 

[Jimmyb]

How about a free Big Al for Electrical Engineering Students?

 

[colinboy]

Hi Jimmy,Spuddy and Smelly longtime no see!

 

[Jimmyb]

Hey Colin, thought you'd fallen off the face of the earth!

 

[DrKev]

A 50th Anniversary coffee table pictorial history book with photos from past to present of the factories, string packaging, artists, the Hendrix store receipt, prototype guitars, special close up photos of Mr Horsepower and the Global Warming Guitar, Steve Morse flying the Ball aircraft, selected Luke quotes, Dudley Gimpel's ultimate guide to guitar setups and design - all that good stuff!

or

50th Anniversary phosphor bronze loop-end mandolin strings

and the return of Envy Green, with abalone pickguards and gold hardware!

(and I almost forgot - "Howiya Colin!" )

 

[colinboy]

Hey Colin, thought you'd fallen off the face of the earth!

Hi Jimmy

No mate i havent disappeared entirely but i got married last may and things havent been the same since
I still visit the forum fairly regularly but i dont post that often.Theres not as many interesting threads as there was in the olden days when we were having a bit of craic with blindlemon and building up for the knucklehead bashes.
I know Dave stockden doesnt post anymore either for his own personal reasons.

Hope life is treating you well.

Hi Kev in paris hope your keeping well too mate.

 

[Jimmyb]

Hi Jimmy

No mate i havent disappeared entirely but i got married last may and things havent been the same since
I still visit the forum fairly regularly but i dont post that often.Theres not as many interesting threads as there was in the olden days when we were having a bit of craic with blindlemon and building up for the knucklehead bashes.
I know Dave stockden doesnt post anymore either for his own personal reasons.

Hope life is treating you well.

Hi Kev in paris hope your keeping well too mate.

Yeah, marriage will change things around a bit, just wait til you get some wee ones though!!

I did think I hadn't heard from Dave for a while, hope the sales of his new album are going well.

It would be great to have another bash, as I believe you have an outstanding appointment with T'Devil!!

 

[Spudmurphy]

Hi Colin

nice to "see" you. I get to speak with The Lemon every now and again. Forum is still a good place to be so don't be shy lol

 

[colinboy]

Hi Colin

nice to "see" you. I get to speak with The Lemon every now and again. Forum is still a good place to be so don't be shy lol

Dont worry Spud ill always be lurking in the background just not as frequent as in the past.Hope all is well with you too mate.

Jimmy would love to get to dual with the devil even if he did kick my ass but i cant see an oppourtunity arising again for us to meet up unless Spud organizes a bash???

 

[dkannen]

One day... Can't wait to see if there is anything... Aghhhh

 

[Pilours]

50 golden tickets to BP guitar vault, hidden in slinky packs

 

[Smellybum]

They're already doing a great competition on the facebook page to win 50 sets of strings. - think it's drawn on january 4th 2012.

Next year is going to be SWEEEEET!

 

[straycat113]

50 BFR AL HH Pinkbursts!