This item is in great condition and is barely used, showing only minor signs of usage from display on our showroom floor.The Ernie Ball Music Man Valentine combines versatility and style, featuring an ash body with a wedge-shaped design for both weight relief and added comfort. A custom single-coil bridge pickup delivers clear, punchy highs, while a splittable neck humbucker offers a range of warm to edgy tones, complemented by an adjustable gain boost for extra power when needed. With a roasted figured maple neck, stainless steel frets, and new glow-in-the-dark side dots for visibility on any stage, the Valentine provides smooth playability and durability. Available in Gloss Black with a rosewood fretboard or the classic Trans Buttermilk with a roasted figured maple fretboard, this guitar is built for any setting.
CUSTOM ASH BODY
Comfortable wedge shaped ash body
ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN CLASSIC HARDTAIL BRIDGE
Ernie Ball Music Man stoptail bridge with vintage bent steel saddles
FIGURED MAPLE NECK
Roasted maple neck with glow in the dark side dots
ENHANCED PLAYABILITY
Built to James Valentine’s exact specifications, the Valentine incorporates numerous design features to further enhance comfortability, playability, and overall performance.
James Valentine Single Coil and Humbucking Pickups
Both proprietary pickups are wound to James's specifications. The custom staggered single-coil bridge pickup provides excellent high-end clarity and articulation, while the splittable neck humbucking pickup produces a diverse array of warm, rich, and throaty tonalities.
Push Push Boost Circuit
The preamp boost is activated by a push-push volume knob and is factory set to 12 db. Via a trim pot inside the control cavity, the preamp can be adjusted up to 20 dB if needed for heavy rhythm parts or high-octane soloing whenever the user chooses.
Engineered to Perform
The James Valentine signature guitar features a wedge-shaped lightweight double-cutaway ash body that allows for excellent access to all 22 stainless steel frets. Additionally, the roasted maple neck is hand-sanded with a comfortable neck carve for very fast playability.
Finest Materials
Hand-selected body and neck woods are sustainably sourced from our network of hardwood suppliers worldwide. Ash and maple are individually chosen and matched for their beautiful appearance and rich tonal qualities.
