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.
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3-Day / 15-day Return Policy If you are not completely satisfied with any product, return it for a full refund of the product purchase price, full credit, or exchange of your choice. We give you 3 days from the shipping date on Vintage instruments, and 15 days on New instruments. Credit card returns are issued a credit for purchase price. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. New, Unopened items: You may return most NEW, untouched, unopened items within 15 days of delivery for a full refund. if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.) we'll also pay the return shipping costs. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. Vintage, Used items: We have to evaluate vintage and used guitars, amps, and other items on a case by case basis. We spend a lot of time with you and the item before your purchase to try to avoid any surprises after your purchase. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, we strive to issue your refund sooner. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days). Send your return to: Chicago Music Exchange 3316 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60657 The following items are returnable only if defective OR unopened or unused: strings, harmonicas, microphones, cleaners, polishes, and polishing cloths. Software/soundware, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and videos may be returned for credit only if they are in their original, sealed packaging. If defective, these items will only be exchanged for the same product. For complete details on our guarantees, shipping, and return policies, please contact our Customer Service Department at 773-525-7773; fax us at 773-525-2775; visit our website at www.chicagomusicexchange.com, or write us at Chicago Music Exchange, 3316 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657.