Question Is there a guide for all of the initials used here?

[Guitar Drummer]

I've only been here for a few months, and don't post very often. I have two EBMM guitars, and enjoy learning more about them.

One of the things that's confusing to me is all of the initials that are used in the discussion of various guitars. Some of them, I have figured out to a degree, although I don't know why they're called this, or what makes it unique.

I'll start with a few that I've figured out, and follow with the ones that I do not yet understand. My hope is that understanding these things more will help me de-code the forum and get a better idea of what's being talked about.

PDN = Premier Dealer Network [what is this about?]
EBMM = Ernie Ball Music Man
SBMM = Sterling Ball Music Man
STV = St. Vincent
JP = John Petrucci

BP
NGD
Y2D
JV
WTB

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

I've only been here for a few months, and don't post very often. I have two EBMM guitars, and enjoy learning more about them.

One of the things that's confusing to me is all of the initials that are used in the discussion of various guitars. Some of them, I have figured out to a degree, although I don't know why they're called this, or what makes it unique.

I'll start with a few that I've figured out, and follow with the ones that I do not yet understand. My hope is that understanding these things more will help me de-code the forum and get a better idea of what's being talked about.

PDN = Preferred Dealer Network [what is this about?]
EBMM = Ernie Ball Music Man
SBMM = Sterling Ball Music Man
STV = St. Vincent
JP = John Petrucci

BP Big Poppa aka Sterling Ball
NGD New Guitar Day
Y2D "Year 2 Decades" a play on "y2k" for the 20th Anniversary Steve Morse guitar
JV James Valentine
WTB Want To Buy

Here you go!

 

[DrKev]

Actually, lets keep them coming. This would be useful and might be good in the forum FAQ.

 

[GWDavis28]

NAD = New Amp Day
GL = Good Luck
NFG= No Friggin Good
KFC = Chicken
BFD = Big Friggin Deal

Glenn |B)

 

[Wahoonc]

ASS - Axis Super Sport
AL - Albert Lee
GC/TGC - Gamechanger
Silo - Silhouette
Knucklehead - Forum member

 

[DrKev]

LE- Limited Edition
BFR- Ball Family Reserve

 

[Smellybum]

ALOC - Albert Lee Owners Club
GAS = Guitar Acquisition Syndrome
Balls = Ernie Ball Music Man Instruments
Knucklehead = Forum member

 

[DrKev]

NUGD - New used guitar day
PSA - Public Service Announcement
FS - For Sale

 

[Astrofreq]

USA - United States of America
UK - United Kingdom (not America)

In case those weren't clear.

 

[Guitar Drummer]

These are great answers. I wasn't expecting so many, FFS! This list is tight AF for the FAQ. And very comprehensive AFAIK.

I had to edit my OP, as I had noted PDN as "Preferred Dealer Network," when it should be "Premier Dealer Network."

I assume that these guitars are special LE releases, but not certain. All I know is that I bought one, and it's my favorite.

 

[GWDavis28]

These are great answers. I wasn't expecting so many, FFS! This list is tight AF for the FAQ. And very comprehensive AFAIK.

I had to edit my OP, as I had noted PDN as "Preferred Dealer Network," when it should be "Premier Dealer Network."

I assume that these guitars are special LE releases, but not certain. All I know is that I bought one, and it's my favorite.

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That is a PDN release of Starry Night you have there my friend. Limited window order.

Starry Night | Premier Dealer Network | Ernie Ball Music Man

Nice guitar.

Glenn |B)

 

[edhalen]

These are great answers. I wasn't expecting so many, FFS! This list is tight AF for the FAQ. And very comprehensive AFAIK.

I had to edit my OP, as I had noted PDN as "Preferred Dealer Network," when it should be "Premier Dealer Network."

I assume that these guitars are special LE releases, but not certain. All I know is that I bought one, and it's my favorite.

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Outstanding guitar! More pics are necessary! If you haven't created a NGD thread I highly suggest it along with your thoughts on the guitar and more pics!!!

 

[Guitar Drummer]

Outstanding guitar! More pics are necessary! If you haven't created a NGD thread I highly suggest it along with your thoughts on the guitar and more pics!!!

I have not done that yet, but now that I know what NGD means, I'll think about doing it for my JP6 and my STV.

 

[SBMM]

SBMM - Sterling by Music Man, the Licensed Import line for EBMM

 

[edhalen]

SBMM - Sterling by Music Man, the Licensed Import line for EBMM

HIGHLY recommended too!!!!

 

[Astrofreq]

What is this FAQ so many speak of?