Ernie Ball history Photo of first business! Cool

[Big Poppa]

Hey kids

Here is a little history for you. I've been thinkin a lot about my Dad lately. I guees that never goes away.

THis is a photo of my dad in 1954 outside his teaching studio. He sold electric guitars there and taught all day. He was 24 in this photo. He even had accordian lessons (but he didnt teach them.

My father was a self taught man and a natural teacher. Many say he taught more great guitarists than any teacher in LA. His Phase one books have sold in the multi millions.
He made learning fun. He even taught Karate for awhile.

He was driven and focused. He always looked at thing sharply. Jim Dunlop still says the sortest distance between two points is Ernie Ball.......

HEre is the shot that started it all.........

 

[Marcus2]

Cool story. It's nice to keep those memories alive and vivid.

Thanks for sharing.

Best,
Marc

 

[bassmonkey]

Great photo.

He looks a lot like Scott in that picture.

 

[Jimmyb]

Great stuff BP. A fantastic piece of history there, you must be (rightly) very proud.

 

[tommyindelaware]

thats awesome !!!! thanks for sharing . i was busy being born that year !!!!
i'm still caught off guard sometimes when my pops jumps in & straightens me out. he passed in 1976.

 

[Big Poppa]

actually a little emotionsl.

 

[francric]

Great pic...................Thanks for sharing.

 

[tommyindelaware]

poppa,
the sign would make a GREAT sticker & tee shirt ???
the whole photo would make a great shirt ???

 

[Jonny Dubai]

Nice story pops.....keep em comin.

J

 

[Jimmyb]

actually a little emotional.

I can understand that.

I don't have much of a relationship with my dad now, but there are times when I see an old photo and it does bring a lot of things back.

It's great that you have the link to your roots and a respect for the drive that your dad had. Hewn from the same rock is a good description I think.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Accordions and guitars? Sounds like a good business plan

Thanks for sharing, BP!

 

[emkey]

Great, pictures and memories are always worth more then anything! Feelings inside make them precious. It just crossed my mind and I thought to share it with you.

Right now, I'm really happy that I'm waiting for a call from my EB dealer so soon I'll be able to become a part of the family

best,
Mike

 

[candid_x]

How cool, BP. Truly.

Fall has always and in all cultures been the time of year when departed ancestors play strongly in our heads and hearts. My Dad has been on my mind a lot lately too. A good, honest and hard working man.

 

[fogman]

I love reading these threads Sterling. Thanks for sharing.
It's all a great success story on all fronts.

 

[dmullen]

That's really cool...thanks.

 

[travs]

I bet Trini Lopez and Eddie Cochran learned a few things in that building.
Thanks for sharing BP. cool stuff.

 

[Quarter]

Once again, thanks BP

I'm glad the guitar thing took off, not sure I'd know what to do with an accordion

 

[73h Nils]

Wow, that is really cool!

I miss cars like that

 

[brasco68]

Thank you for sharing BP!

Ernie was a true pioneer in this industry in every sense of the word.

 

[JMB27]

Thanks for sharing - cool story and pic