The Boogie Board

Hey guys I am considering purchasing a new EBMM Majesty Monarchy, I have never had an opportunity to try one and the nearest dealer is about a 4 hour ride, can anyone tell me how these guitars compare in quality to comparable PRS, Gibson CS, etc? Are they worth the cash? I had ruled out $2500 and up guitars years ago because I didn't feel they were that much better than the $1000 range guitars but the specs on this are awesome looking. I am not a fanboy but I do own a JP-2C and this seems like it would be an awsome pairing with the amp. Give me your honest opinions please & thanks.

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Current Amps:
Mark II C++ HRG
JP-2C
DC-3 Combo
Single Rectifier
Mark V:25
& Lots of Cabs!!!!! (all Boogie)

I haven't played a Majesty but I'd like to. Music Man makes an excellent guitar. I own three different MM models and I'd put the quality of these up there with any other company.
If you have played a JP model then you should have an idea of the neck shape. It's the same as the neck shape on the Majesty.

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Jeff M.

I have not yet played the Majesty, but I have played a couple of the current JP models, which are already extremely comfortable and FULL of tone. The idea behind the Majesty was to streamline the original concept even more to have the ultimate in comfort, a high performance live guitar for playing difficult material with maximum ease. I have no doubt they achieved it! I didn't like the looks of the first few Majestys I saw, but I have warmed up to them since.

Expensive, but yes, they ARE a lot better than most guitars.

Personally, I am holding out for a good deal on a Barolo JPX, my favorite of his entire lineup.

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Well I did buy a new purple 6 string version and really am impressed with it. It’s functionality is second to none. Plays a lot like my Ibanez S Series prestige but the ergonomics are way better. The piezo is phenomenal, the Dimarzio pups are ok, not my favorite but have a huge mid bite that cuts through great. So all in all I can say it’s a top notch piece that I’m very happy with and I even like the trem as it stays in tune quite well. Oh and it’s a nice match with my JP2C

Mark

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Current Amps:
Mark II C++ HRG
JP-2C
DC-3 Combo
Single Rectifier
Mark V:25
& Lots of Cabs!!!!! (all Boogie)

We demand pics!

Id say try before you buy. The amount of money you will be spending its way worth trying first.
I was gassing for a JP6 years ago. The thing was built flawlessly, sat down with it and it was fantastic.
It came to rehearsal time, attached the strap and...... hated it! It was obviously built exactly for JP and the height he plays and the angle he plays and all of these things just didnt work for me. The neck, the arm cutouts, the switch placements. I felt so guilty about having this ‘dream’ guitar it was a relief to sell it.
I understand that the majesty is a different shape to the JP6 but its still worth trying any guitar before you buy.

Edit: i should have read the full thread before posting. Glad you like your new geet!

Actually I sold it, I couldn’t get past the pickups. I could EQ for that guitar but all of my others sounded like dirt so I opted to keep all my others and let the Majesty go. It looked like a nightmare to change them out.

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Current Amps:
Mark II C++ HRG
JP-2C
DC-3 Combo
Single Rectifier
Mark V:25
& Lots of Cabs!!!!! (all Boogie)