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All the new guitars Ernie Ball Music Man has launched at NAMM 2025 – including Cory Wong-designed StingRays, and new finishes for John Petrucci’s JP15 signature model

January 23, 2025

NAMM 2025: Ernie Ball Music Man is going all out for NAMM week, with the launch of a brand new StingRay II guitar and deluxe version, plus updates to multiple instrument collections.
Those getting an upgrade include the StingRay Special Bass, Steve Lukather Luke 4 Signature Guitar, Dustin Kensrue Artist Series StingRay, Rabea Massaad Artist Series Sabre, and the John Petrucci JP15 Signature models.

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There’s a lot to unpack, so let’s get stuck into every guitar newly announced by Music Man at NAMM…
StingRay II Guitar and StingRay II Deluxe
Developed in collaboration with virtuoso Cory Wong, the StingRay II and StingRay II Deluxe are visually inspired by its StingRay Bass cousin. Both models feature a roasted figured maple neck, 22 stainless steel frets, Cory Wong HT humbuckers, and an ergonomic body design. The Deluxe model steps things up with a roasted maple fretboard, parchment binding, and a matching headstock.
The standard StingRay II comes in either Charcoal Blue or Cashmere, while the deluxe is available in Pine Green and Polaris White. Both come with a Mono case, and are available now.

StingRay Special
First introduced in 1976, the newly refreshed StingRay Special retains the same signature features as its original, including solid construction, famed oval pickguard, 3+1 tuning key configurations, and a Music Man humbucker. Available as a four- or five-string model in either H or HH pickup configurations, the StingRay Special will get a range of brand new colourways in the Spring. These are Dazzler, Oxblood, Butane Blue, Cherry Punch, Faded Vintage, and Fallout Green.
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JP15 Signature Guitar Collection
The JP15 Signature Guitar Collection, crafted in honour of Dream Theater’s John Petrucci, will also get four new finishes this spring – Red Tide, Ultramarine, Amber Waves, and Green Tiger Eye – all of which will be available with quilted or flamed tops, available in 6-string and 7-string configurations. In addition, two limited Ball Family Reserve (BFR) 6-string models – Toxic Sludge and Solar Flare – will feature Black Limba bodies, buckeye burl tops, and ebony fretboards, with only 100 pieces per model produced.
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Steve Lukather Luke 4 (L4) Signature Guitar Collection
This range will receive new pickup configurations and finishes this spring. Soon to be offered in both HH and HSS configurations, the L4 will also be available in Butane Blue, Fireball, and Black Sparkle. Additionally, the HH flamed maple top model debuts two new finishes – Afterburn and Grape Slushie.
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Tosin Abasi’s Kaizen
Inspired by Abasi’s unique playing style, the Ernie Ball Music Man Kaizen returns in 2025 as a highly exclusive release. It has a Black Limba body with a satin finish, a roasted figured maple neck with an oil and wax finish, and a smokey ebony fingerboard. It also comes equipped with a multiscale neck, 24 stainless steel frets, a Music Man HT humbucker, a custom offset mini humbucker, a Music Man tremolo, and Steinberger gearless tuners. Limited to just 50 six-string and 50 seven-string models, the Kaizen will launch this summer.
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Rabea Massaad Artist Series Sabre
Returning with Azur Burst and Carian Burst finishes, this axe has a custom tapered neck carve, a recessed lower horn, and glow-in-the-dark side dot markers for enhanced visibility. Equipped with a custom Ernie Ball Music Man tremolo, Rabea Massaad signature Bare Knuckle “Silo” humbuckers, and push-push electronics, the refreshed Sabre lands in spring.
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Dustin Kensrue Artist Series StingRay
Designed with features tailored to Kensrue’s playing style, this signature model offers a fresh take on the StingRay design. Also coming this spring, the Dustin Kensrue Artist Series StingRay Guitar will be available in Daiquiri Ice, joining TV Blonde and Dark Satin Tobacco Burst.
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For more information head over to Ernie Ball Music Man, or catch the brand at The NAMM Show.
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