Heavy tone isn't always about more gain.
Mark shares why chasing clarity, dynamics, and the right strings has become the foundation of his sound.
Watch the latest episode of String Theory.
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Ernie Ball: String Theory with Mark Holcomb
Heavy tone isn't always about more gain. Mark shares why chasing clarity, dynamics, and the right strings has become the foundation of his sound. Watch the latest episode of String Theory.
Open this video on Ernie BallSterling: Testing out the Luke HSS
Testing out the Luke HSS—featuring the Luke HSS in Yucatan Blue. https://sterlingbymusicman.com/products/steve-lukather-lk100hss-yucatan-blue-guitar?variant=44560764469363 #SterlingByMusicMan
Open this video on Ernie BallErnie Ball Music Man: The 2026 Bongo Collection
Introducing the expanded Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo Collection. Available in 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string configurations, the Bongo continues to set the standard for modern bass design with exceptional comfort, balance, resonance, and expressive playabi...
Open this video on Ernie BallErnie Ball Music Man: The John Myung Bongo 4 Bass
The John Myung Signature Bongo 4 is Ernie Ball Music Man’s modern performance bass, inspired by the precision, articulation, and musicality that have defined John Myung’s playing with Dream Theater. Designed for exceptional balance, comfort, and tonal flexi...
Open this video on Ernie BallErnie Ball Big Sound: Dinosaur Jr
Alternative rock icons Dinosaur Jr. take the Big Sound stage. For this episode, Dinosaur Jr. unite in their hometown of Amherst, Massachusetts, performing with the band’s original lineup, J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph, at Northfire Recording Studio. Watch...
Open this video on Ernie BallErnie Ball: BIG SOUND with Dinosaur Jr.
For this episode, Dinosaur Jr. unite in their hometown of Amherst, Massachusetts, performing with the band’s original lineup, J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph, at Northfire Recording Studio. Since emerging from the Western Massachusetts underground in the mi...
Open this video on Ernie BallSterling: That's one way to wire a bass...
That's one way to wire a bass—featuring the Herrera in Orange Creamsicle. https://sterlingbymusicman.com/products/herrera-orange-creamsicle-bass #SterlingByMusicMan
Open this video on Ernie BallErnie Ball: String Theory with Mark Holcomb
The Process, with Mark Holcomb Check out Periphery guitarist Mark Holcomb’s favorite part of the creative process in the latest String Theory Episode!
Open this video on Ernie BallSterling: Joe Dart locked-in on the Dart I
Joe Dart locked-in on the Dart I—featuring the Dart I in Natural. https://sterlingbymusicman.com/products/joe-dart-i-natural-wood?variant=44907012915315 #SterlingByMusicMan
Open this video on Ernie BallErnie Ball: String Theory with Mark Holcomb of Periphery
"My approach to writing is always to do it out of impulse and to do it regularly. Even if I'm not inspired, I always try to keep writing music a daily thing." Watch as Mark Holcomb of Periphery reflects on how guitar playing became his creative outlet and c...
Open this video on Ernie BallRabea Massaad Tone
A little Rabea Massaad tone cleanse for your feed. 🌊
Open this video on Ernie BallSterling: 1 Joe Dart, 0 knobs
1 Joe Dart, 0 knobs—featuring the Dart Vision in Olympic White. 🎥: @daraquilty https://sterlingbymusicman.com/products/joe-dart-vision-olympic-white?variant=44907016192115 #SterlingByMusicMan
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