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JP Majesty VS Majesty Artisan

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Lobo.bruno

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Hi. Is there someone who can tell me if the is any diference in sound between the regular JP Majesty and the Majesty artisan?

what about the weight? is it the same?

thank you
 
I'm not sure if very many, if any at all, are out there yet. We ordered ours for the store right away and haven't received them yet.
 
Biggest difference would be basswood vs the african mahogany body. The Artisan pieces at NAMM felt more hefty to me than the numerous standard Majesty examples we've had. I'd imagine tonally the Artisan models may be a bit warmer and perhaps a little less punchy compared to the basswood. Every piece is a little different though. Go play them!
 
I played several of both at NAMM - I couldn't tell a single difference. It's one beautifully and consistently made guitar. I would only pick one over the other based on aesthetic appeal, nothing else.
 
MajtasticVoyage said:
I played several of both at NAMM - I couldn't tell a single difference. It's one beautifully and consistently made guitar. I would only pick one over the other based on aesthetic appeal, nothing else.
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Interesting to hear this. I also had been wondering if they were going to sound a little different due to the all-mahogany
body.

Benji Peterson said:
Biggest difference would be basswood vs the african mahogany body. The Artisan pieces at NAMM felt more hefty to me than the numerous standard Majesty examples we've had.
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This would make sense. The website says the weight is identical, but I would imaging the artisans have to be a little heavier since mahogany is significantly heavier than basswood.

I will be picking up a 7-string sometime in 2016. When the artisans were first revealed, I had mixed feelings on it. I have to admit though, the Marrone and that gold hardware has really grown on me. At this point I'm completely torn on getting that or a silver lining.
 
You gotta figure the mahogany is gonna be darker and tighter than the basswood which I would think would be more airy and resonant. Of course if you're gonna play it with lots of distortion ala JP then you probably won't notice the difference.
 
Comparing my JP6 MD and JP6 Neptune Blue, the differences are exactly what I expected. The Neptune is heavier, noticeably. As for tone, it's really hard to describe because the maple neck also adds it's character. I don't think I would like the mahogany as much without the maple neck.
 
I would love to get the Artisan Majesty but I really dislike having the logo on the fret board, not to mention the inlays as well. If it was possible to get rid of those somehow, I would buy it... but not sure if there are shops out there who would do it.
 
Boomstick said:
I would love to get the Artisan Majesty but I really dislike having the logo on the fret board, not to mention the inlays as well. If it was possible to get rid of those somehow, I would buy it... but not sure if there are shops out there who would do it.
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I am fine with the inlays, but I can understand how someone could feel otherwise. Have you had a chance to play one? Once you strap one on and plug it in, all that matters is that the Majesty is the most amazing playing and sounding guitar ever designed.
 
agt said:
I am fine with the inlays, but I can understand how someone could feel otherwise. Have you had a chance to play one? Once you strap one on and plug it in, all that matters is that the Majesty is the most amazing playing and sounding guitar ever designed.
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I have played the regular Majesty and it felt pretty damn good.. But I'm leaning toward the Artisan more just cos I like the design better. :)

I do hear that the Artisan lacks the bite of other JP models though...
 
I can't tell you the difference as the Artisan Majesty in Marone is my first EBMM guitar. I was lucky and found a dealer that had one ordered. I ordered the instrument without ever playing one. And when I opened the case I was amazed at what I saw. This is a gorgeous guitar. The tone and sustain is unreal. This guitar exceeded my expectations. I was surprised that it was lighter than it looks. Get you one. You will not regret it. BA
 
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Bobby Allen said:
I can't tell you the difference as the Artisan Majesty in Marone is my first EBMM guitar. I was lucky and found a dealer that had one ordered. I ordered the instrument without ever playing one. And when I opened the case I was amazed at what I saw. This is a gorgeous guitar. The tone and sustain is unreal. This guitar exceeded my expectations. I was surprised that it was lighter than it looks. Get you one. You will not regret it. BA
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Sounds awesome, Bobby Allen. How is the tone on it? Is it "bright" enough or more warm?
 
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