The Latest Breaking News from Ernie Ball

“One of the most creative and respected effects platforms in our industry”: Ernie Ball has acquired pioneering pedal firm Source Audio – what does it mean for the brands and the guitar market at large?

The surprise move could have a major impact

Guitar World · Jul 8

“It’s about time this unsung guitar great received the recognition he deserves”: All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including a firm-first from my favorite pedal brand

New drops from Gibson, Ernie Ball Music Man, JHS Pedals and more

Guitar World · Feb 28

“We weren’t allowed to talk about it at Guitar Summit, but the signature everyone was asking about is now here”: All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including the crown jewel of PRS’ 40th Anniversary year

Wylde Audio's most metal guitar ever, a new contender for Boss and Fender in the headphone amp space, and GNR bass tones in a pickup set. All that and more landed this week

Guitar World · Nov 9, 2025

NAMM 2025: “The highly anticipated Sterling version of the original EBMM Kaizen has arrived”: Sterling By Music Man adds Tosin Abasi’s Kaizen, Rabea Massaad’s Sabre and Ryan “Fluff” Bruce’s StingRay to artist lineup

Three creatively spec'd classics from the Ernie Ball Music Man signature series remixed for a more affordable price point – and you can get the Kaizen with six or seven strings

MusicRadar · Jan 23, 2025

“The highly anticipated Sterling version has arrived – now with a standard scale”: Sterling by Music Man serves up an affordable take on Tosin Abasi’s Kaizen, plus Rabea Massaad and Fluff signature guitars

The wait for mid-priced versions of some of Ernie Ball Music Man’s most innovative signature models is now over –although not without some significant tweaks...

Guitar World · Jan 23, 2025

“Start building your dream bass”: Ernie Ball Music Man launches The Custom Design Experience – allowing players to customize every single spec of its StingRay Special bass

4 and 5-strings, changeable pickup configurations, neck profiles and 30 finish options. Could customizable electrics be next?

Guitar World · Apr 5, 2024

NAMM 2024: “Unique air cell core technology” in... a strap? Through modern engineering, Ernie Ball’s new Comfort Cloud line looks to provide “optimal cushioning” for prolonged playing

The new design looks to make the strap “stronger and more comfortable” through a nifty neoprene and air cell core tech construction

Guitar World · Jan 28, 2024

NAMM 2024: Ernie Ball Music Man has finally dropped Rabea Massaad’s long-awaited Artist Series models, refining the classic Sabre design into a surprising new form

With dark and light editions, Massaad's first release with Music Man has been a long time coming – and it looks as though it's been worth the wait

Guitar World · Jan 25, 2024

Now is the best time to stock up on all your guitar essentials – here are the top Cyber Monday string, pick, cable and strap bargains you must not miss

In need of an accessories restock, or just looking for some sub-$20 bargains? We've got you covered with some seriously tasty deals from Fender, Guitar Center and Sweetwater

Guitar World · Nov 26, 2023