electric · semi-hollow
Valentine
| Maker | Music Man |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | electric · semi-hollow |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Price | USD 2999 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1972 |
| Status | current |
The Valentine is James Valentine's signature Music Man, a semi-hollow with a body shaped for weight relief.
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Why it matters
Artist signature guitars usually change cosmetics; the Valentine changes the body shape, which is why it reads as a Music Man design rather than a modified classic. The gloss black version lists at $2,999 and the HH version at $2,499, so the pickup layout moves the price as much as the finish does. It suits players who want semi-hollow character in a shape that wears differently from a 335.
Note
Maroon 5's James Valentine signature semi-hollow.
Specifications
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.512 in)
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- The HH version and the original layout are different instruments at different prices
- Signature models live or die on the neck carve, so play one before ordering
- Music Man builds are made to spec, which means long lead times
Other opinions
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Guitarist · 2016-11 · 89,101 views
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Magazine demo of the Music Man Valentine through its coil-split and boost options.
Riffs, Beards & Gear · 2017-06 · 43,926 views
“Lets check out the awesome James Valentine signature model from Music Man!”
Playing demo of the Music Man James Valentine signature model.