How Ernie Ball Music Man Builds Guitars | Factory Tour

Join John Bohlinger as he goes inside the San Luis Obispo facility to see how these majestic machines are crafted with a mixture of delicate handwork and precise automation.

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00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Raw Lumber & Grading Tonewoods
01:06 - Sourcing Wood
01:37 - Double Planing Wood
02:01 - Cutting Body Blanks
02:30 - Roasted Necks & Its Benefits
03:37 - Glued Bodies & Roasted Alder Bodies
04:09 - Majesty 8 Construction
04:37 - Quilted Maple & Buckeye Burl Tops
05:25 - "Big Bird" Body Blank Cutting Machine
06:08 - Haas Neck-Through Cutting Machine
06:57 - Cutting Out a Majesty
07:28 - Neck Carves & Inlay Dots
07:55 - Cutting Fretboards
08:19 - Sanding Fretboard Radius
08:53 - Adding in Frets
09:57 - Sanding Bodies & Necks
10:46 - "BIN" Room
11:09 - Paint and Finish Coating
11:57 - Handstaining Finishes
13:09 - Buffing
13:58 - Machine Shop
14:52 - Setup Department
15:23 - Final Assembly

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[TinelCH]

Video Editor: "What kind of noise reduction can you apply to the audio?"
Audio Engineer: "YES."

[snapfinger]

Soon as you pick up any EB MM model in a music store you can feel the superior craftsmanship.

[innocentoctave]

John Bohlinger: paid by the 'wow!'

[guitarz]

Just scored a used 2016 Cutlass SSS and WOW so stoked this thing is so comfortable to play and after a quick setup from the previous owner I think I found a winner! Love the neck good

[RobertJones-rdwl]

Great tour, thank you guys! I appreciate my Majesty even more now after I’ve seen how elaborate the process of making it is😀

[GreyMarano]

Just bought Rabe Sabre! Playing 37 years. Gibson PRS fender guy. This guitars is absolutely amazing different but truly a piece of art for those who think that these guitars are not worth it just can’t afford one and are salty.😅

[bigmikeyz]

Man that is rad to see Ebmm process on manufacturing their instruments. I wanted a 80’s style guitar a few years ago. I looked at typical brands and models like a Charvel, Jackson and others. Then I played a lime green 80’s Cutlass hss bfr. It’s my main guitar because it’s an incredible instrument. The craftsmanship is top notch you can tell it was made with great care and attention to detail. The axis neck profile is super comfortable and it is one of best necks that I ever played.

[MrSmiley]

Drinking game. Do a shot every time our boy John Bollinger says WOW! a chaser when he says OH WOW! In all seriousness, I had a friend who owned a Silhouette back in '89 or so and it was just an amazing guitar. I couldn't play the thing to much because it would get me thinking about trading in my '65 Strat for one. Watching this makes me want one again.

[zmix]

Great tour, we've come a long way since Peavey started using CNC in the 1970s... at 13:37 how is that buffing robot *not* called "Buffy the orange peel slayer"...?

[BURTBROWN]

VERY interesting Amazing before and after comparison of basic block body assembly to final out of the machine cut! Many thanks!

[JTB--]

These behind the scenes videos are incredible. Keep em coming John!! PS- Led Zeppelin Swan Song t-shirt FTW!!

[michaelopry]

I can't afford one at the moment, but the level of detail and pride that goes into these is phenomenal. And that purple stain...dang. One day....

[GigiUK]

I bought my first EB way back in 1994, and I still have it - the Silhouette model with a FR trem ❤

[creampuffbandit]

My Stringray Special 5HH is an amazing instrument and I'll say that it can go toe to toe with the MTDs I've had the opportunity to play in the past. (Which are also amazing instruments don't get me wrong)

[samstrolia]

Very cool video getting to see behind the scenes. I recently was able to find and purchase my dream guitar, a left-handed 2018 JP6 in Mystic Dream. This guitar is my prized possession! I wish there were still left-handed guitars being made for guys like me that can't physically play a right-handed model, but either way EBMM keep up the quality building of these beautiful instruments!

[zoomzoom]

Thanks for the tour!

Just got my fourth Kaizen, in Kryptonite; my favorite guitar. Also looking for my second Majesty; my other favorite guitar.

EBMM build quality and attention to detail are amazing.

Cheers!

[ThomasBrandoGreenman]

I have a MM Axis and it's the most musical guitar I've ever played - everywhere on the fretboard just sings. Watching this video you can see where the precision comes into play. Say what you will about robotics - it can do things that a human can't do, and faster.

[MauricioGarcia-mkbz]

You make the best videos buddy. Do more videos like

[dividedbytimestudios]

That Majesty in its natural wood looks insane, hate to think their all covered up, would actually be cool to see it stained and let the wood shine through

[MaTTheWish]

Awesome Tour!
Beautiful Guitars ...Now I need a Music Man.