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acwild

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The more that I look at this the more I like it. It's the coolest looking JP yet, IMO. My only quandary is whether I should get the 6 or 7 string version. If there's a pre-order list, please sign me up.
 

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You really have to tune the facebook stuff out....Last year John posted pics of his turkeys he smoked and they ripped him on those too....I would pay a fortune to be in the room with one of these guys and have them attack like they do to JP's face.....

I hope that doesn't deter him from posting more turkey pics! Can't wait to see what you do for Thanksgiving this year, BP!
 

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Thanks for sharing, BP.

Did anyone already mention that there is quite some MAXXAS-vibe in the new JP design? I like that a lot!

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After seeing this pic I finally realise how accessible the higher frets really are in Majesty. Wow!
 

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I hope that doesn't deter him from posting more turkey pics! Can't wait to see what you do for Thanksgiving this year, BP!

A turkey with a very long horn and a pointy bum. It's a great turkey but not everyone will like it. :D


After seeing this pic I finally realise how accessible the higher frets really are in Majesty. Wow!

Exactly. Look at the start and end point of the horns and remember that the Maxxas is 22 frets.
 
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BP and EBMM, thanks for posting the sneak peaks of The Majesty. It was great to watch the forum for updates. I hope this model is a great success for EBMM and enjoyed by all who get to play one. Pictures are great; however, how it feels when you play it will rule all. Cheers from a guy who plays a guitar with a scooped forearm cutout guitar (JP6). ~C
 

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I dig it. I have never really been a fan of the JP line myself looks wise but they have always been top notch on the playability and tone and I am sure this takes it to a whole new level.
 

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You really have to tune the facebook stuff out....Last year John posted pics of his turkeys he smoked and they ripped him on those too....I would pay a fortune to be in the room with one of these guys and have them attack like they do to JP's face.....

BP... How much are we talking here? I can work on my running... Jk

On a serious note (Em7#)

BP, JP and enmm crew -
Thank you for continuing to push creativity and design. Thank you for not stopping until you got it right. And not just on the Majesty but on entire EBMM line up. My playing launched forward 10fold when I got my hands on my first musicman guitar. I'm looking forward to seeing this in person and playing it. I'm sure it's as amazing to play as it looks.

Thanks again BP! Another one knocked outta the park
 

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Not really a fan.. But when the Armada came out I said the same thing.. No I'm craving one... It's hard to predict on something that barely came out and we haven't even heard.. But I like the way EBMM tries new things..
 

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Thanks for sharing, BP.

Did anyone already mention that there is quite some MAXXAS-vibe in the new JP design? I like that a lot!

I immediately noticed a MAXXAS-esque vibe to it. I also see a lot of similarities to the old Gibson M-III/M-IV series as well. The truth is, it's not easy coming up with a shape that's 100% original when you're working with ergonomics as a driving factor in the design. Certain things just work, and it's mainly a matter of refining them and putting a unique twist on it.

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This thing is... UGLY? Sure it plays fantastically, it's ebmm after all, but aesthetically it 100% puts me off.
 

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Knock it off, RadRock. I get it. Being lefty sucks. I hate you.

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PY38

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This thing is... UGLY? Sure it plays fantastically, it's ebmm after all, but aesthetically it 100% puts me off.

This is the BS we don't need. Guys, if you hang around this site the one thing that comes immediately apparent is that BP and JP, Drew, etc ( and all other EBMM artists, engineers and employees) look at these creations more than just a tool. Its hard work, its compromises and long hours....Im sure BP, Drew, JP and many more involved in this could have just as easily put that time in to other things like their kids, their family, the work pilling up on their desk, etc....

My point is if you don't like it then express it in a respectful way....If someone called my kid ugly I would have a problem....BTW I can guarantee your going to get lit up for your comment....whatever you do please don't be surprised....

Dr Kev, Beej...my apologies for moderating but my ban on posting on holidays was broken by this nonsense.....
 

sixstrings

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Sure it plays fantastically, it's ebmm after all
The hard work appreciated by the words above if not noticed.
Thought US based guitar forum would guarantee bit more freedom of speech, than just banging on how beautiful the thing is, even when to some it isn't.
We're talking guitars here not kids btw, chill out ;)
 

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The hard work appreciated by the words above if not noticed.
Thought US based guitar forum would guarantee bit more freedom of speech, than just banging on how beautiful the thing is, even when to some it isn't.
We're talking guitars here not kids btw, chill out ;)

You probably should have known that calling it "ugly" would not be received well. You could have just said "the way it looks is not my taste" or "it's not aesthetically pleasing to me" or something....

I'm not one of these guys who is going to sit here and endlessly praise anything that is posted or hail the employees of EBMM as saviors and thank them for being generous enough for giving me the opportunity to buy their merchandise...but why go so far as to say it's "ugly?"
 
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Please lets not go into freedom of speech on a corporate forum. Actually we have the freedom to set the tone. Calling it ugly is fine by me. Its your opinion.

Some of you know that i love cars. Still after all these years there are some new models that come out and i dont like them. I have ended up loving them and in some cases ended up buying one. There are new designs that i initially love that bore me in short order. The majesty was not designed to be disruptive but soon into it we knew it was.
 

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Appreciate the emotion guys, but no need to moderate or tell anyone their comments aren't cool. S'all good here.
 

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Hey BP:

I'm very intrigued by the Majesty, love the design, but am not sure yet whether or not it's for me. Can't really know that until I play it. As you may know, I own around 80 EBMM's (mostly Axis/EVH and Silhouettes). A few weeks ago at the Philly Guitar Show I hung out with Derek and Glen and played an Armada and, while clearly it has amazing design and workmanship, I discovered that the Armada just isn't my cup of tea. Which is totally fine. As long as I approach it with an open mind and understand that what works for some doesn't work for others. I am more of a bolt-on guy, and also the shorter scale doesn't feel right to me.

I'd be curious to see the Majesty's specs, which would help me to get a better feel for whether or not the guitar will work for me. Not sure if they were posted because I can't see the first 15 posts in the "here is the majesty" thread since page 1 redirects to the Introducing the Majesty page on EB.com.

So, if they haven't been posted, can you please provide? I think I saw basswood in one of your posts. Interested in scale length, neck dimensions (and which previous JP neck is this closest to), the Gamechanger specs, will piezo be an option, 7 string too?, what's the carbon fiber thing -- just aesthetic or also functional/sonic, etc. I'm thinking that you had probably posted the specs in the first posts on the "here is the majesty" thread so maybe you can have IT just fix that page so it doesn't redirect elsewhere?

In any case, I think you guys have once again delivered a tool that pushes the envelope and evolves the instrument without being gimmicky. But most importantly, you delivered a tool that helps JP bypass physical limitations that hold back his creativity. And that's something to be proud of. And at the end of the day, really, it's all that matters. Some people complain/whine/flame when you and the team push the envelope. I, for one, will only complain/whine/flame if EBMM goes backwards instead of forward.

Regards,
Jeff


 
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I don't think I'd ever confuse any of these designs. As I said before, look at the position of the cutaways and horns relative to the frets and remember the photo of the back of the guitar. Which guitar has the best upper fret access?

Now, with all due respect, can we stop posting photos of other guitars please. a) It is a forum rule, and b) when you have a your next child shall I turn up with photos of other peoples' children? "See, your child is just as ugly as this ugly baby!"

Of course, guitars are a more subjective thing than babies. Everybody agrees on ugly babies. :D
 
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