2020 brings new colors to the core line of the company’s instrument line
(San Luis Obispo, CA – January 16, 2020) – Ernie Ball Music Man, the world’s leading manufacturer of musical instruments, guitar strings and accessories, is proud to announce new 2020 colorways for many of its most popular guitar and bass models.
Cutlass RS: The Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass guitar pays homage to the vintage styling and cosmetic appeal of Leo Fender’s original Music Man models. Ernie Ball Music Man-designed vintage-inspired pickups, super smooth modern tremolo system, roasted figured maple neck, and lightweight alder body are now standard appointments. New Charging green (left), Ghostwood (not shown), and Maroon Mist (right) colors have been announced. The Cutlass RS guitar is available starting at $2,149.00 SRP and will be available for pre-order May 12, 2020, and will be in stores beginning June 2, 2019.
Stingray RS: The Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray guitar also pays homage to Leo Fender’s original Music Man models. Ernie Ball Music Man-designed vintage-inspired pickups, super smooth modern tremolo system, roasted figured maple neck, and lightweight Okoume body are now standard appointments. New Charging green, Ghostwood (below), and Maroon Mist colors have been announced. The Stingray guitar is available starting at $2149.00 SRP and will be available for pre-order May 12, 2020, and will be in stores beginning June 2.
Valentine: The Ernie Ball Music Man James Valentine guitar features a slab ash body, two Ernie Ball Music Man-designed pickups (1-humbucker/1-single coil) with 3-way custom lever switch, with 10-inch-radius maple fingerboard and 22 stainless-steel frets. New colors include Shell Pink, TV Yellow, and Classic Natural (seen left to right below). The James Valentine “Valentine” guitar is available starting at $2499.00 SRP and will be available for pre-order Feb 4, 2020, and will be in stores beginning March 3.
Stingray Special 4 and 5: The Stingray Special 4- and 5-string basses include an enhanced contour that is rounded for more comfort in any playing position, a sculpted neck joint for uninhibited upper fret access and lightweight aluminum hardware providing a more balanced instrument. StingRay electronics feature neodymium magnets and 18-volt three-band preamp for a clean powerful signal. Available in the following new colors (seen below from left to right): Maroon Mist, Tectonic Blue Sparkle, Firemist Silver, Ghostwood, Ghost Pepper, and Burnt Amber (not shown). StingRay Special 4-String is available starting at $2099.00 SRP. StingRay Special 5-String is available starting at $2199.00 SRP and will be available for pre-order Feb 4, 2020, and will be in stores beginning March 3.
For more information, visit www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com.
