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  Ernie Ball - Careers
Ernie Ball, Inc., is one of the world's leading manufacturers of electric guitars, basses, guitar strings and accessories.
Ernie Ball® was founded more than 35 years ago, and was the first to offer rock strings with the creation of Slinkys®.
Ernie Ball® is proud to be a Living Wage employer, and offers competitive pay for both full-time and part-time positions.
www.ernieball.com /careers   (174 words)

  
  Rockin' on without Microsoft | Newsmakers | CNET News.com
Sterling Ball, a jovial, plain-talking businessman, is CEO of Ernie Ball, the world's leading maker of premium guitar strings endorsed by generations of artists ranging from the likes of Eric Clapton to the dudes from Metallica.
Ball's IT crew settled on a potpourri of open-source software--Red Hat's version of Linux, the OpenOffice office suite, Mozilla's Web browser--plus a few proprietary applications that couldn't be duplicated by open source.
Ball, whose father, Ernie, founded the company, says the transition was a breeze, and since then he's been happy to extol the virtues of open-source software to anyone who asks.
news.com.com /2008-1082_3-5065859.html   (2061 words)

  
 Ernie Ball - History of Ernie Ball Strings and Music Man Guitars
The Earthwood name reflected Ernie's emphasis on qualities that were natural, and it was also applied to a new line of strings that featured a brighter, more powerful 80/20 metal alloy.
Ernie designed and built a new facility in the coastal town of San Luis Obispo, California, and all Ernie Ball and Music Man operations were moved to the new plant in 1985.
In 1993 Ernie Ball began offering the guitar to the public as the Albert Lee Signature model with a pinkburst finish, three Seymour Duncan single coils, a maple neck and a Music Man standard bridge.
www.ernieball.com /history   (2889 words)

  
 Ernie Ball - Manufacturer of premium acoustic, electric, classical and bass guitar strings.
Ernie Ball - Manufacturer of premium acoustic, electric, classical and bass guitar strings.
Ernie Ball is a manufacturer of premium guitar strings and bass strings.
Ernie Ball Donates Autographed Bass to California Wildfire eBay Charity Auction
www.ernieball.com   (168 words)

  
 Ernie Ball Guitar Strings - On sale here
Ernie Ball 2204 Nickel Wound Medium Slinky Electric Guitar Strings
Ernie Ball 2222 Nickel Hybrid Slinky Orange Electric Guitar Strings
Ernie Ball 2241 Hybrid Slinky RPS 9 Electric Guitar Strings
www.guitarbasics.com /guitar/buy/ernie_ball_guitar_strings.htm   (688 words)

  
 Ernie Ball, famed maker of rock guitar strings; at 74 - The Boston Globe
Ernie Ball, a pioneer maker of rock 'n' roll guitar strings used by legions of artists from the Rolling Stones to Merle Travis, died at his home Thursday after an ongoing illness.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- Ernie Ball, a pioneer maker of rock 'n' roll guitar strings used by legions of artists from the Rolling Stones to Merle Travis, died at his home Thursday after an ongoing illness.
Today, Ernie Ball items are sold in more than 5,000 music stores in the United States and exported to more than 70 countries.
www.boston.com /news/globe/obituaries/articles/2004/09/14/ernie_ball_famed_maker_of_rock_guitar_strings_at_74   (311 words)

  
 Ernie Ball Guitar Strings, Set, 045-100, Electric, 09-46, Hybrid, 040-095, Extra, 045-105, 045-130, 032-130, Elecrtic, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Ernie Ball Hybrid Electric Guitar Strings 9-46 Slinkys 2222.
Ernie Ball Bass Guitar Strings Hybrid Slinky 4 string set 045-105 2833.
Ernie Ball Regular Electric Guitar Strings Slinkys 10-46 2221.
www.djmmusic.com /go.asp?bc=ErnieBall&agent=direct   (245 words)

  
 RIP ERNIE BALL (Guitar News Weekly #313, September 13, 2004 - (c) GuitarSite.com)
Ernie Ball, a legend in the musical instrument industry and founder of the Ernie Ball Company in 1962, passed away on Thursday, September 9 after a lengthy illness.
In 1958, Ernie opened a small guitar shop in Tarzana, a few miles from Hollywood, which was the first store in the country to sell only guitars.
The demand for Ernie Ball’s Slinky strings continued to grow and in 1967 he sold the retail store and moved the string business to Newport Beach.
www.guitarsite.com /newsletters/040913/7.shtml   (562 words)

  
 Guitar maker plays a Linux tune
Ernie Ball Inc., the global manufacturer of guitar strings, electric guitars and basses, that bears his name, is now making a name for itself as a software industry pioneer.
Ernie Ball ended up settling with the BSA over claims related to use of unlicensed software to the tune of $90,000.
Ball said, however, that he emerged from the ordeal critical of the way the problem is approached.
www.infoworld.com /articles/hn/xml/02/11/27/021127hnerniball.html?s=IDGNS   (1344 words)

  
 Strings and Beyond - Buy Ernie Ball Guitar Strings online!
Ernie Ball Nickely Slinky guitar strings are some of the most popular electric guitar strings in the world.
Ernie Ball Nickel Hybrid Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 9-46
Ernie Ball Round Wound Hybrid Slinky Bass Guitar Strings 45-105
www.stringsandbeyond.com /ernieball.html   (194 words)

  
 Ernie Ball | Sweetwater.com
Ernie Ball's commitment to quality and dependability means you can make music with confidence.
Plus, when you buy Ernie Ball gear from Sweetwater, you're also getting the finest base of expertise, support, and service in the industry to back it up.
Ernie Ball 4034 Black Polypropolene 2" wide adjustable 38-68" lengthTough 2" wide Polypropylene webbing (colors will not bleed, will not stretch) is computer stitched to quality fl leather ends (EB logo stamped in gold print) for absolute maximum strength and longevity.
www.sweetwater.com /store/manufacturer/Ernie_Ball   (1394 words)

  
 Ernie Ball Electric Guitar Strings
Ernie Ball Electric Guitar - Nickel Wound Hybrid Slinky,.009 -.046, 2222
Ernie Ball Electric Guitar Electric, Pure Nickel Wound, Hybrid Slinky,.009 -.046, 2252
Ernie Ball Electric Nickel Wound Beefy Slinky,.011 -.054, 2627
www.juststrings.com /ernieballelectricguitar.html   (312 words)

  
 Ernie Ball - Happenings
The Ernie Ball Company is providing the best local bands from North America the opportunity to perform at the most prominent live music festival of the last decade.
Casey Lee Ball, third son of Sterling Ball, was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease at age two.
Ernie Ball has been the primary sponsor of Emergenza for 6 years, giving bands the opportunity to gain notoriety and live experience in the European and now the North American music scene.
www.ernieball.com /happenings   (670 words)

  
 Suncreek Music - Guitar Strings, Picks and More. Ernie Ball
Ernie Ball Earthwood light gauge 80/20 bronze alloy 12 string acoustic guitar strings.
Ernie Ball Extray Slinky nickel wound electric guitar strings.
Ernie Ball classic rock-n-roll hybrid slinky pure nickel wrapped electric guitar strings.
www.suncreekmusic.com /index.php/manufacturers_id/26   (459 words)

  
 Blog of Death: Ernie Ball
When Ernie Ball opened his small music store in 1958, he only sold guitars.
After the service, Ball returned to L.A. and became a guitarist in the staff band for the weekly TV show "Western Varieties." In his spare time, he tutored dozens of students.
Ernie was a true Renaissance man who loved being involved in all aspects of his business.
www.blogofdeath.com /archives/001162.html   (898 words)

  
 Ernie Ball - History of Ernie Ball Strings and Music Man Guitars
I installed frinstalled frets and tuners on it, but I never could get it just right." Ernie believed strongly enough in his vision of an acoustic bass to take the idea to a couple of top instrument manufacturers.
Ernie had strong opinions about what an acoustic bass should have: "Clarity, power, richness, no dead areas, and no plastic parts.
Ernie Ball purchased Music Man in the fall of 1984, and Sterling began to assemble a roster of top artists, designers and craftsmen to develop new Music Man models.
www.ernieball.com /history.php   (2889 words)

  
 eBay.co.uk Shop - Guitar Strings n Things: Ernie Ball: Ernie Ball 2832 Regulr Slinky 4-Str Bass strings 50-105
Ernie Ball 2831 Power Slinky 4-Str Bass strings 55-110
Ernie Ball 2821 Power Slinky 5-Str Bass strings 50-135
Ernie Ball 2833 Hybrid Slinky 4-Str Bass strings 45-105
stores.ebay.co.uk /Guitar-Strings-n-Things_Bass-Strings_Ernie-Ball_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ1579822QQftidZ2QQtZkm   (267 words)

  
 SameDayMusic.com: Ernie Ball Strings
These Ernie Ball strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire.
Ernie Ball 2621 7-String Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings (10-56)
Ernie Ball 2838 6-String Long Scale Slinky Bass Electric Bass Strings (32-130)
www.samedaymusic.com /browse--Ernie-Ball-Strings--3060   (268 words)

  
 Boing Boing: Ernie Ball (RIP)
And yesterday, pioneer guitar string maker Ernie Ball gave up the ghost at just 74.
Ernie Ball's strings are as ubiquitous in rock and roll as Fender guitars.
According to the Associated Press, Ball developed his first strings in 1962 after "complaints from customers (at his guitar shop) that they couldn't find lighter-gauge, flexible strings for their rock 'n' roll instruments." Shortly after, the Slinkys were born.
www.boingboing.net /2004/09/10/ernie_ball_rip.html   (173 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings: Musical Instruments   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Ernie Ball strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specs to assure consistency, optimum performance, and long life
Ernie Ball 2220 Power Slinky Nickel Round Wound Electric Guitar Strings by Ernie Ball
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specs to assure consistency, optimum performance, and long life.
www.amazon.com /Ernie-Ball-Regular-Electric-Strings/dp/B0002M6CVC   (550 words)

  
 Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands 10th Anniversary Showcase Proves Formula for Discovery of Up + Coming Bands
In its 10 years of band battles, Ernie Ball has introduced legendary bands and artists which in most cases, end up among the top new draws among youth culture markets of 13-25-year-olds.
Ernie Ball was first known among musicians for their amazing guitar strings and musical accessories and equipment and has attracted users such as Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page, U2, and Paul McCartney, as well as new-school artists such as 311, Social Distortion, and the Descendants.
Last Thursday night on November 30, at the all-ages venue the Key Club, the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands hosted their 10th anniversary starting with Natives of the New Dawn, Ludo, Karate High School, Don’t Die Cindy, and special guests Cute is What We Aim For and Mute Math.
www.labelnetworks.com /music/ernie_ball_battle_06.cfm   (446 words)

  
 Ernie Ball Musicman StingRay   (Site not responding. Last check: )
So I mentioned that to Jose and he took me in the expensive bass room where there r crazy Warwicks and Ernie Balls and the expensive Fenders and he started talking about those guitars and I was sold.
They had like 15 different Ernie Ball basses so i got to choose the color, neck style and everything.
I had an Ernie Ball case ordered but they never called me so I guess they never got it or lost my ticket or whatever so I still don't have an official case for it.
www.lowpro708.com /bio/hilger/equip/ball.html   (488 words)

  
 Harmony Central®: Ernie Ball's Battle Of The Bands Online Voting Competition Running Now Through September 1
Nearly 12,000 bands entered the 10th Annual Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands, 200 of which were chosen to take the stage before thousands of screaming fans at this summer's Vans Warped Tour.
Ernie Ball will announce online winners on September 18, with the top four bands receiving $25,000 each in rock-n-roll music gear from Battle sponsors including Auralex, BOSS, Coffin Case, DW, Electro-Voice, Guitar Center, Krank Amplification, Mark Bass, M-Audio, Modern Amusement, OLP, PureVolume, Remo, Taylor Guitars, TC Electronic and Zildjian.
The Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands is the longest running music competition of its kind.
news.harmony-central.com /Newp/2006/Ernie-Ball-Battle-Of-The-Bands-Continues.html   (727 words)

  
 YouTube - Ernie Ball Jam - Petrucci, Morse, Lee
That is not My guitar wants to kill your Mama, and it isn't G3.It's an Ernie Ball jam session, Morse, Albert Lee, etc.
I though the Ernie Ball jam was in Late 2005...
This is an Ernie Ball Jam Session from JP's sit...
www.youtube.com /watch?v=iP3D0sUwz3o   (461 words)

  
 Ernie Ball
La marque Music Man et les cordes Ernie Ball feront leur démo dans le nord de la France du 13 au 30 juin 2006.
Ernie Ball endorse le ska de Catch 22
La marque Ernie Ball annonce la sortie de jeux de cordes Slinky supplémentaires, pour basse et guitare électrique.
ernie-ball.guitariste.com   (542 words)

  
 Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings (10-46) from zZounds.com
Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings (10-46) from zZounds.com
Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings (10-46)
These Ernie Ball strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire.
www.zzounds.com /item--ERN2221   (403 words)

  
 DeTemple Guitars - Ernie Ball
The demand for Ernie Ball's Slinky strings has continued to grow since 1967 and is recognized as the top selling electric guitar string in the music industry.
I remember one day Ernie told me he was going to make strings in all different gauges so anybody could make up their own custom sets.
In honor of Ernie's memory his family is preparing a letter/petition to enter him into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame.
www.detempleguitars.com /pages/sub/sub/ernieball.htm   (569 words)

  
 Ernie Ball Strings
Individual nickel wound strings, with a ball end.
Individual phosphor bronze wound strings, with a ball end.
Individual phosphor bronze wound steel strings, with a ball end - please select a gauge from the drop-down menu.
www.sheehans.com /products.asp?prod=ernie-ball-strings&page=string   (339 words)

  
 Ernie Ball / Music Man - Elderly Instruments
ERNIE BALL 2215 SLINKY ELECTRIC GUITAR SET Photo
ERNIE BALL 2833 HYBRID SLINKY ELECTRIC BASS SET Photo
ERNIE BALL RPS 2242 POWER SLINKY SET Photo
www.elderly.com /brands/ernie_ball.html   (399 words)

  
 YouTube - Ernie Ball Musicman S.U.B.
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