The pursuit of tone, our television series which just completed its first season airing on the audience network, has covered quite the gamut of guitarists, from tom delonge and james valentine to mike ness and butch walker. Ernie ball music man guitars if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Experience the story behind mikes sonic beginnings, the influence and heroes that shaped his sound and obsession with all. The pursuit of tone, which airs friday, july 1st at 8pm etpt only on audience music directv ch. A string through body bridge, mute kit, small profile nickel frets and a curvy 7. The episode airs friday, april 22nd at 8pm etpt only on audience music directv ch. The golden pick winner spend the day with kirk hammett and james hetfield at the metallica studio and headquarters in northern california.
Maroon 5 guitarist james valentine will be the focus of the september 16th episode of ernie ball. The pursuit of tone mike ness tonight, april 22, at 8 p. The seriesparallel voicing offered a wider differentiation in tonal response. Join our mailing list to be notified when new episodes go live. In 1962, ernie ball created custom gauge guitar strings that were designed specifically for bigger bends and rocknroll chords. The pursuit of tone hunter hayes grammynominated singersongwriter and guitarist, hunter hayes, takes us on a creative journey highlighting the influences that shaped his sound, life on the road as a touring musician and his obsession with all things guitar and vinyl. The pursuit of tone with buddy guy or mike ness, or you just want to enjoy an episode again, you can watch online here. The company tells us that it was actually ernies son, sterling, who conceived the idea to buy music man from his godfather, former fender instrument veteran and ball business associate tom walker.
The classic stingray pays tribute to the original music man designs from the mid to late 1970s with added modern refinements. Back in 2003, the ernie ball company wanted to provide a lowercost alternative to their admittedly expensive guitars and basses. The pursuit of tone featuring mike ness of social distortion. Billy duffy the pursuit of tone airs on friday 1st july at 8pm etpt. Ernie ball music man valentine fan sightings ernie ball.
White pages instruct note sight reading and tablature. It features a huge brass tone block underneath the bridge, as well as a stunning birdseye maple neck. Filming my episode of the pursuit of tone billy duffy. I havent played an hss model so i dont know how it works with that it might just be the other 4 positions raised to the same level as the humbucker. The steve morse signature, made to steves exact specifications, has been his instrument of choice both in the studio and on stage for more than 25 years. Aug 29, 2016 maroon 5 guitarist james valentine will be the focus of the september 16th episode of ernie ball. Known for his intricate compositions, innovative techniques, and versatility across musical genres, steve morse is widely known as the guitarists guitarist. Our strings have been played on many of the bestselling albums of all time and are used by some of historys greatest musicians including paul mccartney, eric clapton, jimmy page, slash, the rolling stones, angus young, eagles, jeff beck, pete townshend.
Dustin hinz chief marketing officer firestone walker. What started out as a pilot episode ended up becoming the second film in an amazing series highlighting guitarists and their journey to find their own distinct sound. Ernie ball, the premiere builder of strings, accessories, guitars and basses, has a new documentary series, ernie ball. Ernie ball music man basically took their evhaxis model, enlarged the body for more comfort, added a tummy cut, new pickup switching capabilities and a custom bridge. Best known as the lead guitarist for grammy awardwinning group, maroon 5. The winner also received ernie ball strings, esp guitars, and more. Ernie ball presents the pursuit of tone james valentine season 1 episode 6. The company tells us that it was actually ernies son, sterling, who conceived the idea to buy music man from his godfather, former fender instrument veteran. If you havent been able to watch the show yet, weve put together a recap of the entire first season, as well as some of the most important things we.
Ernie ball often teams up with artists for their golden pick sweepstakes. That is how the buffer part works on the luke iii hss and on the splitcoil settings of the hh luke iii. Ernie ball highlights iconic singersongwriter and guitarist for social distortion, mike ness. The pursuit of tone buddy guy this coming friday, march 25 at 8. If you dont like the pickups, its pretty easy swap. Maroon 5 guitarist james valentine opens up about first hit. Jul 29, 2016 in the premiere episode of ernie ball. Emerging from the violent streets of manchester during the real punk rock wars and rolling into post punk, death rock, hard rock and back. The pursuit of tone ernie ball highlights iconic singersongwriter and guitarist for social distortion, mike ness. In this episode, morse discusses blazing his own music trail, some of his worst experiences on. James valentine joined us for an episode of ernie ball. Steve morse is widely known as one of the greatest and most versatile guitarists of our time.
Billy duffy of the cult is featured on the next episode of ernie ball. Apr 08, 2016 when dustin hinz and the ernie ball family approached us last summer with the idea behind the pursuit of tone series, we were instantly on board. Price drop music man 25th anniversary guitar, flame maple. Experience the story behind hunters sonic beginnings, the influences that shaped his sound and obsession with all things guitar, vinyl and life on the road as a touring musician. None of these ebmm models will work without a battery for the circuitry.
The pursuit of tone clips and other episodes visit. Ernie ball highlights iconic singersongwriter and guitarist for social. The pursuit of tone by casey ball on january 3, 2017 in artists, instruments best known as the lead guitarist for grammy awardwinning group, maroon 5. This guitar was made in the usa for a limited run of 0 units. A modern six bolt neck attachment and an easy access truss rod adjustment wheel ensure. Id like to see the ernie ball piece, this was just strange to me that the. Watch punk legend mike ness get real in ernie ball. Ernie ball highlights blink 182angels and airwaves guitarist and. The pursuit of tone season 1 episode 4 ernie ball highlights grammy nominated singersongwriter and guitarist, hunter hayes. For the ball family, 1984 was a keystone year, as ernie ball, inc.
Watch a clip from the episode below, and watch the episode in its entirety via directv on demand. The pursuit of tone features iconic rock and roll songwriter and guitarist, mike ness of social distortion, and his historic career. Watch a clip from the episode below, and watch the episode in. Today we are looking at one of the best values out there in an americanmade electric guitar. Striking a chord with steve morse ernie ball podcast. The jpxi features a combination of top appointments from the bfr and jpx petrucci signature instruments. By ernie ball on december 6, 2016 in artists, cinematography, music, pursuit of tone ernie ball. Most notably, the jpxi neck has been streamlined to a symmetric, extra slim profile featuring a flatter 20 radius with medium jumbo stainless steel frets. Ernie ball highlights grammy nominated singersongwriter and guitarist, hunter hayes. Premium tonewoods with nonchambered body provide a more focused sound while the sculpted lower horn allows more access to higher frets. Most notably, the jpxi neck has been streamlined to a symmetric, extra slim profile featuring a flatter 20 radius with medium jumbo. The pursuit of tone season one recap ernie ball blog. Fr voir the pursuit of happiness vf streaming vf vostfr. View the trailer for each episode below, and directv customers can stream all the episodes in their entirety on demand.
Sep 07, 20 today we are looking at one of the best values out there in an americanmade electric guitar. The pursuit of tone by casey ball on january 3, 2017 in artists, instruments best known. Directv and uverse customers can watch the audience. Jul 24, 2017 james valentine joined us for an episode of ernie ball. The pursuit of tone will highlight maroon 5 guitarist james valentine, and hell discuss the bands grammywinning success, bandmate.
James recently debuted a guitar series with ernie ball music man, one. May 4, 2008 excellent guitars i owned a piezo model and it was the fastest playing, most tightly set up guitar ive owned. Ernie ball highlights blink182angels and airwaves guitarist and songwriter tom delonge. When dustin hinz and the ernie ball family approached us last summer with the idea behind the pursuit of tone series, we were instantly on board. Jan 03, 2017 james valentine featured in new episode of ernie ball.
Watch as revered blues legend buddy guy sits down for the new documentary series, talking frankly about a wide range of topicsfrom how he got his start on a 3string. Morse has provided his technical prowess to groups including dixie dregs and deep purple, while also appearing on over 200 albums to date. The pursuit of tone so they choose a guitarist that doesnt even use a tone knob. Experience the story behind mikes sonic beginnings, the influences and heroes that shaped his sound and obsession with all things guitars, vinyl and americana. My relationship with ernie ball goes back a long way in that ive used their strings. It features a mahogany tone block underneath the pickups for maximum resonance. Mar 17, 2009 for the ball family, 1984 was a keystone year, as ernie ball, inc. Back in 2003, the ernie ball company wanted to provide a lowercost alternative to their admittedly expensive guitars and.
Screen printed red ink on white cotton jersey tshirt. The dual pickup combinations offered some interesting differentiation, with fenderesque quack tones to be found in positions 2 and 4 and wonderful, full, clean dualhumbucking tone in position 3. James valentine featured in new episode of ernie ball. Psa that pb torrent for pursuit of tone is legit just finished downloading now, seems to be in 720p. Experience the story behind mikes sonic beginnings, the influence and heroes that shaped his sound and obsession with all things guitars and americana. Ernie ball is the worlds leading manufacturer of premium electric and acoustic guitar strings, bass strings, and guitar accessories. Dont miss any episodes, set your dvr to record ernie ball.
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