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Ernie Ball started producing a modern acoustic bass guitar in 1972 under the name Earthwood. Sterling Ball, Ernie's son, was an acquaintance of Fender and helped beta-test early Music Man models. Sterling took control of the Ernie Ball company in 1974. [3] Under Sterling's direction, Ernie Ball acquired Music Man.
Designed by Leo Fender, Tom Walker, and Sterling Ball, the StingRay [1] bass appeared in 1976 and, though somewhat similar to a Fender Precision Bass, had a number of distinctive features. The original Stingray design employs a single humbucking pickup placed near the bridge for a tighter sound, [2] and an active pre-amp powered by a 9-volt ...
In 1972, the company manufactured its first guitar; the Earthwood acoustic-electric bass. [7] Ernie Ball began producing a model in the early 1970s. His aim was to provide bass guitarists with a more acoustic-sounding instrument that would match better with the sound of acoustic guitars.
Ernie Ball (born Roland Sherwood Ball; August 30, 1930 – September 9, 2004) [1] was an American entrepreneur and musician who developed guitar-related products.Ball began as a club and local television musician and entrepreneur, building an international business in guitars and accessories.
Holmes Sterling Morrison Jr. (August 29, 1942 – August 30, 1995) [1] was an American guitarist, best known as one of the founding members of the rock band the Velvet Underground, usually playing electric guitar, occasionally bass guitar, and singing backing vocals.
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In addition to the models currently being made, Cort has produced many others, including the "S" series guitars (Stellar, Sterling, Starlite), the "Viva" guitars, "MGM" (Matt Guitar Murphy), "Freedom" bass , Neil Zaza, Larry Coryell, "Elrick" bass, "J Triggs" , "Katana", and "Effector". Several of the earliest Corts were direct copies of ...
Buescher 400 Truetone: This was a more modern sounding trumpet, suited for big band jazz, that came in three models: brass with nickel trim; silver plated brass; and one in silver plate with sterling silver bell, called the Super 400.