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Permalink to 6 Modern Guitar Body Shapes That Break the Mold

Jul 30 2020, 4:17 PM

6 Modern Guitar Body Shapes That Break the Mold

For some players, the traditional S-type, T-type, or LP body style represents the pinnacle of guitar design. But recently, players have started to call for guitars that break out of the mold that tradition has put... Read more »

Permalink to Music Man John Petrucci Majesty Artisan Guitar Review by Sweetwater Sound

Apr 7 2015, 8:21 AM

Music Man John Petrucci Majesty Artisan Guitar Review by Sweetwater Sound

Get the John Petrucci Majesty Artisan here: Mitch Gallagher presents the Music Man John Petrucci Majesty solidbody electric guitar. After the video, click the link above for more info and hi-res photos in the... Read more »

Permalink to Hands On: Music Man Majesty Artisan

Apr 2 2015, 11:16 AM

Hands On: Music Man Majesty Artisan

Dream Theater's John Petrucci has amassed quite a line of signature guitars from Music Man; 6-strings, 7-strings, higher-end, entry level — these outstanding instruments cover a wide range of tonal and musical... Read more »

Permalink to Winter NAMM 2015: Music Man Artisan Majesty

Jan 22 2015, 1:00 PM

Winter NAMM 2015: Music Man Artisan Majesty

Never one to rest on their laurels, Music Man and Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci once again bring a touch of evolution to the guitar world with the Music Man John Petrucci Artisan Majesty solidbody electric... Read more »

Permalink to Interview with Dave LaRue – Sweetwater’s Guitars and Gear, Vol. 92

Sep 12 2014, 11:32 AM

Interview with Dave LaRue – Sweetwater’s Guitars and Gear, Vol. 92

Check out the Music Man Bongo Bass here: Mitch interviews bassist extraordinaire Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse Band). Enjoy the interview, then click out the link above to check out the Music Man Bongo Bass... Read more »

Permalink to Music Man Steve Morse Signature Guitar Demo

Sep 11 2014, 1:54 AM

Music Man Steve Morse Signature Guitar Demo

Get the Steve Morse signature guitar here: Who better to demonstrate the Music Man Steve Morse signature electric guitar, than Steve Morse himself? Enjoy the demo, then click the link above for even more info and... Read more »

Permalink to Interview with Steve Morse – Sweetwater’s Guitars and Gear, Vol. 91

Sep 10 2014, 10:17 AM

Interview with Steve Morse – Sweetwater’s Guitars and Gear, Vol. 91

Get the Signature Steve Morse guitar by Music Man here: Mitch sits down with guitar virtuoso Steve Morse in this episode of Guitars and Gear. Steve shares some tips and techniques, and explains his approach to... Read more »

Permalink to Music Man Steve Morse Y2D Electric Guitar Demo

Sep 9 2014, 3:23 AM

Music Man Steve Morse Y2D Electric Guitar Demo

Get the Steve Morse Y2D here: Who better to demonstrate the wide-ranging tone of the Music Man Steve Morse Y2D guitar, than Steve Morse himself? Enjoy the video, then click the link above for more info and hi-res... Read more »

Permalink to Hands-On Review: Music Man Steve Morse Tremolo

Aug 26 2014, 9:47 PM

Hands-On Review: Music Man Steve Morse Tremolo

Steve Morse has unbelievable depth, range, and ability as a guitarist, musician, composer, and band leader. So much, in fact, that early in his career he pieced together a custom guitar using the wood, electronics... Read more »

Permalink to Steve Morse and Dave LaRue Rock Sweetwater

Aug 20 2014, 6:05 PM

Steve Morse and Dave LaRue Rock Sweetwater

Guitar hero Steve Morse and bass virtuoso Dave LaRue visited Sweetwater yesterday for an incredible workshop sponsored by Ernie Ball/Music Man. The dynamic duo rocked on several of their songs, discussed their Music... Read more »

Permalink to Bass of the Day: Music Man StingRay 4 H

Jul 29 2014, 8:22 PM

Bass of the Day: Music Man StingRay 4 H

In 1976, newly appointed Music Man president, Leo Fender, teamed up with then beta tester, Sterling Ball to design what would become Music Man's signature instrument: the StingRay Bass. 38 years later, the StingRay... Read more »

Permalink to Music Man Guitars Buying Guide

Music Man Guitars Buying Guide

Why Choose Music Man? It doesn't matter if you play guitar or bass, or which instrument model you choose. When you get a Music Man instrument, there are certain things you can just count on. Here are some of the... Read more »

Permalink to Experience Morse

May 9 2014, 8:00 AM

Experience Morse

You could win a private guitar lesson with legendary virtuoso Steve Morse (Deep Purple, Dixie Dregs, Kansas, The Steve Morse Band)! Ernie Ball/Music Man have partnered with Sweetwater to bring you the contest of a... Read more »

Permalink to 15th-annual MIPAs Presented

Apr 18 2014, 3:20 PM

15th-annual MIPAs Presented

On March 13th, the MIPA (Musikmesse International Press Award) 2014 award ceremony was held during the Musikmesse trade show in Frankfurt, Germany. Journalists from more than 100 magazines around the world vote to... Read more »

Permalink to Music Man John Petrucci Majesty Electric Guitar Demo

Feb 28 2014, 4:25 AM

Music Man John Petrucci Majesty Electric Guitar Demo

Get the Music Man John Petrucci Majesty here: Doug Doppler from GearTunes.com demonstrates the Music Man John Petrucci Majesty electric guitar in the Sweetwater Performance Theatre. Enjoy the demo, then click the... Read more »

Permalink to John Petrucci Visits Sweetwater

Nov 14 2013, 7:30 AM

John Petrucci Visits Sweetwater

For the inaugural Sweetwater launch of Music Man basses and guitars, John Petrucci, Dream Theater guitar virtuoso, visited our Performance Theatre to hold a free public clinic and to train Sweetwater Sales Engineers... Read more »

Permalink to Sweetwater Welcomes Music Man

Sep 17 2013, 10:37 AM

Sweetwater Welcomes Music Man

At Sweetwater, we’re delighted to welcome Music Man to our lineup of esteemed manufacturers. Cofounded by Leo Fender in the 1970s, Music Man is known for making serious “player’s instruments” with fabulous tone and... Read more »

Permalink to Interview with Sterling Ball, Brian Ball, and Scott Ball from Music Man – Sweetwater Minute Vol. 208

Sep 13 2013, 3:21 PM

Interview with Sterling Ball, Brian Ball, and Scott Ball from Music Man – Sweetwater Minute Vol. 208

Check out Music Man guitars and basses right here: Mitch sits down with Sterling, Brian, and Scott Ball from the Ernie Ball Music Man company to talk about their approach to building amazing basses and guitars... Read more »

Permalink to Music Man John Petrucci JP13 6 Electric Guitar Demo

Sep 4 2013, 7:27 PM

Music Man John Petrucci JP13 6 Electric Guitar Demo

Get the Music Man JP13 right here: Check out the 7-string version here: Billy Imperial from Music Man demonstrates the John Petrucci JP13 electric guitar here at Sweetwater Sound. Enjoy the demo, then click the link... Read more »

Permalink to Music Man StingRay 4 Classic Electric Bass Guitar Demo

Aug 30 2013, 5:45 PM

Music Man StingRay 4 Classic Electric Bass Guitar Demo

Get the Music Man StingRay 4 Classic bass at Sweetwater here: Billy Imperial from Music Man demonstrates the StingRay 4 Classic bass here at Sweetwater Sound. Enjoy the demo, then click the link above for even more... Read more »

Permalink to Music Man Steve Morse Y2D Electric Guitar Demo

Aug 30 2013, 5:45 PM

Music Man Steve Morse Y2D Electric Guitar Demo

Get the Music Man Steve Morse Y2D at Sweetwater here: Billy Imperial from Music Man demonstrates the Steve Morse Y2D guitar here at Sweetwater Sound. Enjoy the demo, then click the link above for even more on the... Read more »

Permalink to Music Man Silhouette Special Electric Guitar Demo

Aug 30 2013, 5:45 PM

Music Man Silhouette Special Electric Guitar Demo

Get the Music Man Silhouette Special at Sweetwater here: Billy Imperial from Music Man demonstrates the Silhouette Special guitar here at Sweetwater Sound. Enjoy the demo, then click the link above for even more on... Read more »

Permalink to Music Man Luke III HSS Electric Guitar Demo

Aug 30 2013, 5:45 PM

Music Man Luke III HSS Electric Guitar Demo

Get the Music Man Luke III HSS at Sweetwater right here: Billy Imperial from Music Man demonstrates the Luke III HSS guitar here at Sweetwater Sound. Enjoy the demo, then click the link above for even more on the... Read more »

Permalink to Music Man Luke III HH Electric Guitar Demo

Aug 30 2013, 5:45 PM

Music Man Luke III HH Electric Guitar Demo

Get the Music Man Luke III HH at Sweetwater right here: Billy Imperial from Music Man demonstrates the Luke III HH electric guitar here at Sweetwater Sound. Enjoy the demo, then click the link above for even more on... Read more »

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