Ernie Ball Music Man BFR St Vincent Guitar, Dargie 3, Ebony, Roasted Figured Maple Neck

Player's Perspective

Ernie Ball's release of the Music Man St. Vincent in 2016 represents yet another collaboration between the company's finest engineers and an established artist with a vision for a signature instrument. This St. Vincent model is really cool and a nice addition to their lineup since it's so different from other offerings they have. Of course, most people will first be drawn to the unique and intriguing shape of the body. The guitar has a radical look, but worry not, comfort is still a priority. It balances well with a strap and the neck is extremely comfortable. It's not too thin and has a very comfortable nut width that allows for comfortable chording or playing lead lines down in the lower registers.

The playability of the roasted flame maple neck is just unbelievable. The ebony fretboard adds some brightness and snappiness to the overall sound. The craftsmanship and construction quality is noteworthy from top to bottom. The custom headstock logo is a cool touch as well and much tastier (in my opinion) than a sloppily scribbled autograph as many signature models are apt to have.

As one of Ernie Ball's Premier Dealers, Music Store Live had access to this exclusive St. Vincent guitar from their Ball Family Reserve collection. The configuration emphasizes all of the amazing qualities of the St. Vincent to create an instrument that just sounds and feels unbelievable while also being unique and very limited in numbers. The ebony board provides a brighter tone than rosewood, similar to maple, but with a more balanced and present mid-range, which helps the tone to never get muddy and always have definition and articulation, even when heavily saturated. The stainless steel frets on the fretboard add a touch of brightness to the tone as well as lasting virtually forever. The neck is a gorgeous roasted flame maple that feels incredible under your fretting hand. And weighing in at only 6.6 lbs, this truly is a guitar that you can play for hours on end without ever needing to put it down.

Limited to just 41 pieces, this St Vincent HH features an exclusive satin Dargie Delight 3 finish that covers the entire body and headstock. The ebony fretboard omits traditional face dot inlays in favor of two "Runway" pearl inlays that outline the fretboard on both sides. The roasted figured maple neck is satin-smooth. Black hardware and a 1-ply black pickguard complete the aesthetic. Each guitar ships with a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Ernie Ball. This Music Man BFR St Vincent is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.

Our in house guitar tech has inspected, tested, and cleaned all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.

Music Store Live is one of Ernie Ball Music Man's top independent dealers and is a part of the Ernie Ball Premier Dealer Network. If you still haven't found what you're looking for, we are more than happy to help you custom order your next Music Man instrument. Our gear experts can help guide you in purchasing the guitar or bass of your dreams. Call or message us for details!