Ernie Ball Music Man St. Vincent HH Ball Family Reserve #10 of 41 OHSC COA 87915
This is a 2019 Ernie Ball St. Vincent HH, guitar #10 of 41 made and part of the Ball Family Reserve. It’s in great playing condition with original case and all case candy. Features:
— Bowtie mahogany body, roasted maple neck
— 25.5” scale, 9.5" radius neck w/ inlays
— Custom wound EB humbuckers
This St. Vincent guitar is part of the exclusive Ball Family Reserve, meaning they put their best tonewoods and craftsmanship into making a very small run (only 41 instruments). Two humbuckers with Volume/Tone and 5-way switch with Series and Parallel options. Cool inlays down the neck edges on the ebony fretboard. Hand signed by St. Vincent on back.
Cosmetically, the guitar is has some small marks, most around the edges (see pics). Frets are very clean. Comes with tremolo bar, case keys, and COA. Weight is 8 pounds, 1 ounce. I do a full setup and expert packing: details below. Thanks for looking.
About Me
My store is a one-person small business that has been selling used guitars and basses for 15 years now. I do a basic setup and cleaning on every instrument I sell, so depending on workload it may be 1-2 business days before your guitar ships. When it arrives you can depend on it being, clean, set up, and securely packed. Check my feedback for confirmation. Thanks!
Guitar Setup
Setup includes new strings (9s or 10s depending on what the nut is cut for), overall polish, clean and oil fingerboard. We spray out any pots that are noisy, turn the truss rod (if necessary) and set string height at low-to-medium action depending on string buzz present. We do a basic setup since setup is highly subjective you may want to get it set to your particular needs by your personal luthier anyway. Thanks!
Packing
Search "How to Pack a Guitar + Hot Girls" on YouTube for a video showing how I pack. I use quality boxes, thick bubble wrap, and peanuts to pack guitars. I have been doing this 15 years and know how to pack well--with or without a hard case. You can also read my packing blog post on my StillKickinMusic website. If you Google "Still Kickin - How to Pack a Guitar" you will find it. Thanks.
Manufacturer Info
A St. Vincent Signature Worthy of the BFR Label
Leave it to Ernie Ball Music Man to create an instrument as distinct and wonderful as the artist it celebrates. This BFR edition of the tide-turning St. Vincent signature has been designed in close conjunction with St. Vincent (Annie Clark) herself. Being a Ball Family Reserve instrument, it reflects the finest craftsmanship, woods, and electronics available across the EBMM lineup. Its striking angular lines and black-clad custom humbuckers serve up a truly unique aesthetic and sound. Playability-wise, the St. Vincent HH's satiny roasted maple neck exhibits eminent playability and comfort, crowned with a glassy ebony fingerboard and 22 perfectly sculpted high-profile medium frets to support precision fretwork. Two custom-wound Music Man pickups — versus earlier models' three mini humbuckers — equip this limited-edition St. Vincent HH for the juiciest jazz chord voicings to the fiercest high-gain crunch. And thanks to its premium black hardware, which includes Schaller locking tuners and a deluxe EBMM tremolo bridge with vintage bent-steel saddles, the BFR St. Vincent signature comes loaded for the choosiest players on the planet. And for added value, each of these incredible instruments proudly sports a hand-signed St. Vincent back control cavity cover.
A Ball Family Reserve instrument
A Ball Family Reserve (BFR) instrument is one that celebrates Ernie Ball Music Man’s heritage in guitar craftsmanship. The limited-run BFR St. Vincent HH is a supreme expression of the luthier’s art, employing the finest figured tonewoods and finishes available. With its premium roasted maple neck, distinctive mahogany body with broken-glass finish, genuine ebony fretboard, and pair of custom-wound Music Man humbuckers, the BFR St. Vincent HH is set to deliver a one-of-a-kind playing experience.
Roasted maple neck
The roasted maple neck and ebony fingerboard of the BFR St. Vincent HH feature 22 frets, a 25.5" scale, and 10" radius. The neck feels great in the hand, thanks to its St. Vincent profile and satin polyester backing. There’s no stickiness to slow you down, and the natural woodiness makes the instrument feel like an extension of your hand. Along with the sculpted body heel, the overall fluidity of the neck is extraordinary in all regards.
Parallel/series humbuckers
St. Vincent is known for her creative style and innovative approach to tone exploration. Her BFR signature HH reflects this, featuring two custom-wound humbuckers, a distinctive 5-way blade with parallel and series pickup configurations, and simple volume and tone controls feeding a standard mono output. This impressive setup puts an expansive array of tones and stylings at your fingertips, allowing you to explore your own unique sound.
Schaller locking tuners
With the Ernie Ball Music Man custom floating vibrato, you’ll get in tune and stay there. The headstock is adorned with Schaller M6-IND locking tuners to make string changing fast and easy. Just insert the string, tighten the clamp screw, and tune it up to pitch. Strings won’t be wound around the shaft, so your tuning will be reliable, no matter how hard you play. All told, if you're looking for a great-playing collector's axe with one-of-a-kind visuals and performance-ready tones, the BFR St. Vincent HH is one guitar you don't want to pass up.
