NAMM 2023 Sneaky Spy Content

[GWDavis28]

According to info on this forum, directly from EBMM, a few of the models DID have SS frets, I forget the exact ones, but the Tumescent was one, I think? Whichever one was like a black sparkle... maybe not Tumescent, can't keep track of all the clever color names LOL

The Classic Black Sparkle?

Ball Family Reserve

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Glenn |B)

 

[GoKart Mozart]

Looks like the Sterling line is getting a 2 x P90 AL model! I think this will be a great seller:

 

[beej]

Some of the special runs did have SS frets, but the fret size was larger.

 

[A.J.]

Now you are talking. Floating or decked?

Floating

 

[Mixolydian82]

According to info on this forum, directly from EBMM, a few of the models DID have SS frets, I forget the exact ones, but the Tumescent was one, I think? Whichever one was like a black sparkle... maybe not Tumescent, can't keep track of all the clever color names LOL

You're probably thinking of the right one. Tumescent was kind of a sparkly black for sure.

 

[ruger9]

The Classic Black Sparkle?

Ball Family Reserve

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Glenn |B)

You're probably thinking of the right one. Tumescent was kind of a sparkly black for sure.

Beej would know better than me... I found the info recently, here on the forum, but for the life of me I can't find it now. There were 2 or 3 special runs that had SS frets.

 

[beej]

I'm not sure which ones exactly have it. Before the BFR runs there were also the PDN (Premiere Dealer Network) offerings. The "Starry Night" package had them, for example.

 

[jayjayjay]

WHY would you ever deck a double locking vibrato? That goes against it's entire reason for being!

Well, in the case of EVH, a decked FR system was necessary for his D-Tuna to work accurately. Otherwise, dropping down to a D would throw the floating system (and thus the tuning) out of balance without some sort of (probably complex) way to rebalance the string tension.

Also, the double locking system can provide solid tuning stability for deep dives even if configured dive-only (not that a well-lubricated and tuned vintage or two-point system can't also hold tune well).

 

[ruger9]

I'm not sure which ones exactly have it. Before the BFR runs there were also the PDN (Premiere Dealer Network) offerings. The "Starry Night" package had them, for example.

Starry Night! Yes! That's the one I was thinking of.

 

[GoKart Mozart]

Well, in the case of EVH, a decked FR system was necessary for his D-Tuna to work accurately. Otherwise, dropping down to a D would throw the floating system (and thus the tuning) out of balance without some sort of (probably complex) way to rebalance the string tension.

Also, the double locking system can provide solid tuning stability for deep dives even if configured dive-only (not that a well-lubricated and tuned vintage or two-point system can't also hold tune well).

True, but he was using the decked Floyd years before the D-tuner was even a thing. His main reasoning was that a decked bridge would transfer more vibrations to the body and result in a better tone (what is "better"?). Not sure I buy that reasoning (like many of his superstitions) but everyone's entitled to what they like.

 

[Tollywood]

Floating

Thank you A.J.

 

[kingdoublecut]

Looks like the Sterling line is getting a 2 x P90 AL model! I think this will be a great seller:
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Apparently these are now Poplar...I find that very disappointing. My most "harmonic" guitars are my two Sterling ALs. I REALLY wanted the Vintage Cream one...

 

[Ted]

I see that Sterling just announced on Twitter a chambered Valentine with an F-hole and a Bigsby. I would guess and HOPE that a Music Man version is coming too.

 

[edhalen]

I see that Sterling just announced on Twitter a chambered Valentine with an F-hole and a Bigsby. I would guess and HOPE that a Music Man version is coming too.

Interesting - I think usually the EBMM versions are released first then the SBMM's sometime after that. At least I think that's usually the case....

 

[DrKev]

They’ve done Bigsby already, don’t recall an f-hole but memory isn’t my strong suit tonight.

Ernie Ball Music Man Valentine - Carmelo

Limited to just 55 pieces worldwide The Valentine "Carmelo" BFR features a solid ash body outlined with attractive shell binding finished with an exclusive translucent butterscotch color coat. What makes this new springtime edition BFR unique lies in the newly installed electronics package...

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[Ted]

I really like the look of the Carmelo and was kinda sorta considering one when they came out, but had read that Bigsbys can be a hassle. That tortoise binding on that butterscotch finish was so nice. If a semi-hollow MM production Valentine isn't on the way. I'll be surprised. And I'll have to start saving for one.

I had a dream the other night that the NAMM show happened and one of the new colors for the Valentine was a transparent light green over ash and it was called "Trans Pistachio". It was very similar to the Buttermilk finish in grain texture but it was like the color of pistachio pudding. It was so freaking pretty...

 

[jayjayjay]

Just saw today that Rabea Massaad is now an EBMM artist, and will be collaborating on a new design that's supposed to be based off the Sabre. Hmmm....

 

[GWDavis28]

NAMM 2023: Sterling by Music Man unveils the “Goldie” St. Vincent Signature model, Cutlass CT50 Plus, and more

NAMM 2023: Sterling by Music Man has unveiled the all-new “Goldie” St. Vincent Signature guitar and more for this year’s NAMM show.

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Glenn |B)

 

[racerx]

NAMM 2023: Sterling by Music Man unveils the “Goldie” St. Vincent Signature model, Cutlass CT50 Plus, and more

NAMM 2023: Sterling by Music Man has unveiled the all-new “Goldie” St. Vincent Signature guitar and more for this year’s NAMM show.

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Glenn |B)

Figures - after I just tracked down a real Goldie

 

[Vito Porkleone]

There needs to be a goldie Luke. Not a Sterling either, but an EBMM... Just sayin'. Or wishin'. (And hopin', and prayin' - Thanks Dusty).