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r.i.p. ernie ball

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K

If you play guitar no doubt you've used his strings at some point.

[ Edited by: Juno on 2004-09-10 19:27 ]

Sleep tight Mr. Extra Super Slinky. My guitar gently weeps.

Vey sad indeed. The man was well loved in this town, employed alot of people who stayed with him for many years. Loyal employees say alot about a company...

M

I can't imagine that there's a guitarist in the world that hasn't used his strings at least once.

RIP Buddy.

T

That's sad. The famous "eagle" logo was designed by Rolly Crump - designer of the Lanai Tiki's from Disney;and's Tiki Room...
He and Ernie Ball were partners at one point...

Oh man, this is sad. I just saw this thread. Somewhere, old Ernie and Mel Bay are sitting around trading riffs with hollow gold D'Angelico's, I'm sure. We'll miss ya Ernie...

M

Damn, I just bought Ernie Ball strings this weekend! Sad to see him go!

Matt

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