Meet Goldie, a newly reimagined signature electric guitar from Ernie Ball Music Man, designed in collaboration with St. Vincent. This guitar boasts a lightweight okoume body that makes it easy to handle during long gigs. The roasted figured maple neck with a reversed headstock not only looks cool but also provides excellent stability. The ebony fretboard gives a smooth playing feel. Three newly - designed Ernie Ball Music Man gold foil mini humbucking pickups, combined with an intuitive 5 - way switching system, deliver bright, bold tones with moderate output. The redesigned 3 - ply parchment pickguard, moved under the pickups, offers a more traditional look. The 2021 St. Vincent Goldie comes with stainless steel frets for long - lasting use, chrome hardware for a sleek appearance, and a smooth - action St. Vincent Music Man tremolo with solid brass saddles. It retains popular features from previous St. Vincent models, like custom parchment control knobs, pearl tuning keys, Schaller locking tuners, and custom St. Vincent signature inlays. Specifications: Body Material: Okoume; Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester; Fretboard Material: Ebony; Scale Length: 25 - 1/2' (64.8 cm); No. of Frets: 22 - High profile, medium width, stainless steel; Fretboard Inlays: Custom St. Vincent Inlay; Pickups: Music Man® Custom Mini - Humbucking (Bridge), Music Man® Custom Mini - Humbucking (Neck); Bridge: Music Man® Modern tremolo with vintage bent steel saddles; Pickguard: Parchment; Strings: 10p - 13p - 17p - 26 - 36 - 46 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240); Tuning Machines: Schaller M6 - IND locking with pearl buttons.
Using your Ernie Ball Music Man St. Vincent Goldie guitar is a breeze. First, tune it up using the Schaller locking tuners with pearl buttons. The 5 - way switch allows you to easily change between different pickup combinations for various tones. When you're ready to play, strum or pick the strings gently at first to get a feel for the action. The smooth - action tremolo can be used to add vibrato to your playing, but don't over - use it as it might affect the tuning. For maintenance, keep your guitar in a cool, dry place to prevent the wood from warping. Wipe down the strings after each use to remove dirt and sweat. You can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body and fretboard. Every few months, you might want to have a professional check the frets and the setup to ensure it's in top - notch condition. When changing the strings, use the recommended 10p - 13p - 17p - 26 - 36 - 46 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240) for the best sound. And always be gentle with the hardware, especially the tremolo and the locking tuners, to avoid any damage.
