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Review: Ernie Ball Music Man's Jason Richardson 7 String Cutlass is one of the best seven-string guitars available today

By Chris Gill

For those seeking a serious seven-string instrument that offers a variety of impressive heavy tones and exceptionally comfortable playability, this is a great choice

Take a look at Ernie Ball Music Man's mouth-watering October Ball Family Reserve guitars

By Jackson Maxwell

Stunning finishes and custom appointments abound on these ultra-limited instruments

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Ernie Ball Music Man reveals ornate Mariposa Omar Rodríguez-López signature guitar

By Michael Astley-Brown

Get all the details on the At The Drive-In/Mars Volta guitarist’s mystery model

Jason Richardson talks guitar, inspiration and gear in the latest episode of Ernie Ball’s Striking a Chord podcast

By Guitar World Staff

The multi-instrumentalist and composer sits down for a in-depth discussion with with Ernie Ball brand ambassador, Evan Ball

Win $50,000 worth of equipment in Ernie Ball's Great Gear Giveaway

By Guitar World Staff

Get a total band makeover thanks to Ernie Ball and over 20 top music industry brands

Ernie Ball Music Man Announces the August Ball Family Reserve Collection

By Guitar World Staff

This month's collection includes the Valentine in Target Burst, Majesty in Blue Steakhouse and Bongo in Wild Cherry Burst.

Best 7-string guitars 2019: Jackson Pro Series Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7FM

The 10 best 7-string guitars 2019: top picks for every budget

By Jonathan Horsley

We round up the coolest 7-string models from Jackson, Ibanez and more in search of the ultimate low-end shred adventure

Review: Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty Tiger Eye

By Paul Riario

For its streamlined beauty and ergonomic design, the Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty Tiger Eye is an unrivaled instrument for dextrous playing and tonal possibilities.

Ernie Ball Music Man Releases Jason Richardson Artist Series 7-String Cutlass Guitar

By Guitar World Staff

Featuring a lightweight alder body and exclusive Buckeye Burl top, the instrument is built with Richardson's custom specifications.

Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils June Ball Family Reserve Collection

By Guitar World Staff

Take a peek at the Albert Lee in Electric Shimmer, Axis in Predator Green, and Luke in Shadow Gold.

Hunter Hayes Partners with Ernie Ball Music Man for All-New Artist Series Cutlass Guitar

By Guitar World Staff

Hayes' signature model is crafted to meet his specific playing style and sonic demands.

Dustin Kensrue of Thrice Partners with Ernie Ball Music Man for New Artist Series StingRay Guitar

By Guitar World Staff

"It plays better than any guitar I’ve ever owned," Kensrue comments.

Whammy Bar Tricks with Dream Theater's John Petrucci

By Damian Fanelli

John Petrucci demonstrates “the Horse” whinny made famous by Eddie Van Halen, "the Satch method" and more helpful whammy bar tricks.

Watch Cooper Carter Play the 'Game of Thrones' Theme with 16 Guitars

By Guitar World Staff

Game of tones? See Carter and his arsenal of axes rip through the series' famous theme.

Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils New April Ball Family Reserve Collection

By Guitar World Staff

Take a peek at the StingRay Special 4H in Hades Black, St. Vincent HHH in Turquoise Crush and StingRay 5HH in Giants Orange Quilt.

Watch John Petrucci Discuss His 2019 Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty Guitar

By Guitar World Staff

Petrucci gives an overview of the all-new Majesty, breaking down the design details of each model.

Ernie Ball Music Man Release February Ball Family Reserve Collection

By Guitar World Staff

This month's lineup features the Majesty in Charred Silver, Valentine in Baby Blue, StingRay Special Bass in Dargie Delight 3, and the John Petrucci 15 in Paradise Pink.

Here Are All the New Guitars Unveiled by Ernie Ball Music Man at the 2019 NAMM Show

By Guitar World Staff

An inside look at the impressive lineup of new axes from Ernie Ball Music Man in 2019.

NAMM 2019: Ernie Ball Music Man Tease New John Petrucci Majesty Guitar

By Guitar World Staff

The company plans to officially unveil it on January 24.

Ernie Ball Music Man Unveil December Ball Family Reserve Collection

By Guitar World Staff

This month's collection features very limited runs of a John Petrucci 15 7-String in Eminence, Axis in Butterscotch, Majesty in Blue Marine, and Cutlass in Chrome Sparkle.