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Description

Introducing the Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex, a solid body electric guitar that stands as a testament to innovation and craftsmanship. Designed for musicians who demand supreme playability and tonal versatility, this guitar combines elegance with exceptional functionality. The Reflex boasts a chambered basswood body with a mahogany tone block, ensuring a lightweight feel without compromising on resonance or sustain. This allows for a rich, full-bodied sound that carries effortlessly across genres.

The neck is crafted with a rosewood finish and features Music Man's proprietary gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax blend, delivering a silky smooth playing experience. The sculpted neck joint offers easy access to higher frets, making intricate solos and chord transitions a breeze. Equipped with dual DiMarzio custom humbucking pickups, the Reflex provides a wide tonal palette with its 5-way pickup selector and series/parallel toggle switch, enabling you to shape your sound with precision.

For those who love expressive playing, the Reflex includes a chrome-plated, vintage-style tremolo, alongside Schaller M6-IND locking tuners that ensure tuning stability, even during the most vigorous performances. Whether you're jamming at home, recording in the studio, or performing on stage, the Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex is engineered to be your ultimate musical companion.

Key Features:

  • Chambered basswood body with mahogany tone block for enhanced resonance
  • Rosewood neck with gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax blend finish
  • Dual DiMarzio custom humbucking pickups with 5-way selector and series/parallel toggle switch
  • Chrome-plated vintage-style tremolo with bent-steel saddles
  • Schaller M6-IND locking tuners for reliable tuning stability
  • Includes hardshell case for protection and portability

Product specs

Brand Ernie Ball Music Man
Model Reflex Tremolo with Maple Fretboard, Reflex Tremolo with Rosewood Fretboard
Finish Black, Vintage Gold, Vintage Sunburst, White
Year 2014 - 2015
Made In United States
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Material Poplar
Body Shape Double Cutaway
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type Tremolo Bridge
Color Family Black, Brown, Gold, White
Finish Pattern Sunburst
Finish Style Gloss
Fretboard Material Maple, Rosewood
Fretboard Radius 12"
Neck Construction Bolt-On
Neck Material Maple
Number of Frets 22
Number of Strings 6-String
Nut Width 1.625"
Offset Body Non-Offset Body
Pickup Configuration HH
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Scale Length 25.5"
Top Material Maple
Wood Top Style Opaque, Plain

FAQs

What type of wood is used in the Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex guitar body?

The Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex features a chambered basswood body with a maple top and a mahogany tone block, offering a balanced tone with enhanced resonance and sustain.

How does the pickup configuration of the Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex affect its sound?

The Reflex is equipped with two DiMarzio custom humbuckers, providing a versatile range of tones suitable for genres from rock to jazz, with a 5-way pickup selector and a series/parallel toggle switch for additional tonal options.

Is the neck of the Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex comfortable for fast playing?

Yes, the Reflex features a select maple neck with a gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax finish, offering a smooth feel, and a 12" fretboard radius that facilitates fast playing and easy bending.

What kind of bridge does the Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex have?

The Reflex is equipped with a Music Man vintage tremolo bridge made of chrome-plated, hardened steel with bent steel saddles, providing stability and smooth tremolo action.

Does the Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex offer locking tuners?

Yes, the Reflex comes with Schaller M6-individual locking tuners with pearl buttons, ensuring precise tuning stability and quick string changes.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Versatile sound options with series/parallel wiring for varied musical genres

  • Exceptional stock pickups, often preferred over aftermarket upgrades

  • Lightweight design due to thoughtful routing/chambering

  • Fast, smooth neck typical of Music Man quality

  • Custom Shop quality in a production model guitar

  • Comfortable, well-balanced body similar to PRS/Les Paul

  • Unique switch for flexible pickup configurations

  • Highly stable tuning with trem bridge and locking tuners

  • High build quality and finish, exceeding expectations

  • Distinctive style with a blend of Tele and Les Paul characteristics

CONS

  • Lacks HSS pickup configuration for those who prefer it

  • Pickup changes can be tedious in live settings

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex.

Build quality

  • American-made EBMM basses, like the Reflex, have a natural, oil-finished neck, offering a superior feel compared to the Sterling by Music Man instruments.

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  • The Music Man version is significantly lighter than the Sterling, with an estimated weight difference of at least a pound and a half.

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  • The Music Man guitar employs roasted maple necks finished with gunstock oil and wax, providing a unique comfort compared to the Sterling's potentially lacquered neck.

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Features and functionality

  • The Reflex and the Game Changer basses share the same build quality except for electronics, with the Game Changer offering additional features.

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  • The Music Man neck features highly polished stainless steel frets and a 10" ebony fretboard radius, offering a superior feel over the Sterling's 12" rosewood radius.

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  • Music Man hardware feels more substantial, with better-quality pots and tremolo systems compared to the Sterling version.

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Comparisons

  • Owners report that the Reflex offers a different neck feel compared to the Sterling Ray4, highlighting the superior comfort and build quality of the Reflex.

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  • Owners note the Music Man's neck as a major differentiator over the Sterling, highlighting its superior ergonomics and finish.

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User experience

  • One user fixed the Sterling's neck angle using a small shim in the neck pocket, indicating potential setup variability.

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4.5 out of 5

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cristian_aroca

Best guitar i've owned so far

What a great player! sounds amazing and is so easy to play. Easy, the best guitar i've owned so far. Still getting used to the chambered body sound, but surelly is a keeper.

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See how John Mayer uses Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex

John Mayer

Guitarist

John Mayer Trio

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John can be seen using this guitar at 5:38 during this video of a live performance of his song, "Assassin".

See how Brad Whitford uses Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex

Brad Whitford

Guitarist

Hollywood Vampires

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Uses this guitar live.

See how Alex Babinski uses Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex

Alex Babinski

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PVRIS

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Alex showcases his Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex guitar.

See how Stephen Harrison uses Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex

Stephen Harrison

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The Chariot

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Used in Drop D for songs like One Of Us and Animal

See how Jack Fowler uses Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex

Jack Fowler

Guitarist

Sleeping with Sirens

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In this article, Jack talks about some gear he uses, among which this guitar can be found:

"I think there was an EVH 5153, a Soldano, a Satellite amp, a Bad Cat Hot Cat 100, which is very rare. Those were the four main amps on the record. Guitar-wise, I was back and forth between all of my Gibson Les Pauls and then this one Ernie Ball Reflex because it sounds really good for twangy stuff."

See how Blues Saraceno uses Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex

Blues Saraceno

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Poison

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Blues Saraceno tests the Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex Guitar.

See how Jake Jones uses Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex

Jake Jones

Guitarist

New Years Day

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In the video titled "New Years Day - Episode 2" by NewYearsDayOFFICIAL on YouTube, Jake Jones is seen tracking with an Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex guitar during the making of their album "Victim to Villain."

See how Jordan Eckes uses Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex

Jordan Eckes

Guitarist

We Are the In Crowd

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In the Guitar World article, Jordan Eckes of We Are The In Crowd discusses using the Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex guitar during the Warped Tour.

Album Usage

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