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Cory Wong was on a quest for the perfect humbucker guitar – when an iconic bass design sparked a collaboration
By Janelle Borg published
The StingRay II – which was unveiled at this year's NAMM – is the six-string, humbucker-laden twist on the iconic StingRay bass design

St. Vincent on the retro entry-level guitar that inspired her Ernie Ball Music Man signature model
By Janelle Borg published
St. Vincent's now-iconic signature model was inspired by a '60s offset that was sold at Sears

After his spiritual awakening, Tim Henson is ready for anything – heavy Polyphia, trippy solo records and A-list film collabs
By Michael Astley-Brown published
One of today’s premier guitar talents opens up on the future of Polyphia and their upcoming signature models, his debut solo record and how Machine Gun Kelly made guitar cool again…

Steve Lukather on his secret supergroup with Eddie Van Halen, Albert Lee and Steve Morse
By Matt Parker published
In a recent chat with Rick Beato, Luke tells the story of his all-star jam band based around a group of Ernie Ball Music Man players

Polyphia’s next album is going to be brutal – and some big-name metal artists are already slated for guest appearances
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Tim Henson let us in on what’s next for the boundary-smashing instrumental band – and it’s all in the name of blowing festival crowds away (and maybe, just maybe, selling more guitars)

Best acoustic guitar strings 2025: our best rated strings for your acoustic
By Chris Corfield last updated
Top picks from the best acoustic guitar string brands including Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Elixir, and more

Best electric guitar strings 2025: our top-rated strings for your electric
By Chris Corfield last updated
Keep your axe feeling fresh with the best guitar strings for electric guitar

John Mayer has developed a new acoustic string set with Ernie Ball, and it's designed to be ideal for solo performers
By Jackson Maxwell published
The new Earthwood Bell Bronze strings are said to have been inspired by alloys traditionally used for bells and cymbals, with the result being strings with better sustain, projection, and resonance

Tim Henson says he put Ernie Ball’s skills to the test with his new signature string and accessory set
By Phil Weller published
The Ernie Ball Tim Henson Signature String and Accessory Collection features strings for electric and classical guitars, with both sets primed for his unique style
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