Memorial Majesty

[xjbebop]

*been dragging my feet on this as I wanted to give you the full story....
Remember this? http://forums.ernieball.com/music-man-guitars/58764-stallions-wild.html

well, the next day my mother passed away unexpectedly. After we recovered from the initial shock, my always amazing wife decided to trade in a handful of her guitars to present me with a new one for two reasons:
To help distract a bit from all the rough bits of life we're going through right now, and to honor my mother as a form of memorial. It's a bittersweet NGD and may sound a bit strange, but it makes sense in our lives.
She suggested a few different potential guitars, but the new Majesty was the obvious choice.







A few other members have already done a fantastic job of posting details of how impressive these guitars are. All I can add at this point is that every day I grow more accustomed to it and the bond grows stronger. It is a truly easy to play and inspiring instrument.
I had a 20+ minute 'moment' a few night ago that was pure magic....gave me goose bumps....

 

[xjbebop]

a few more pics... crazy gold sparkles hiding in the black matt paint...

 

[Tollywood]

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. That was very nice of your wife to do that for you. I wish you many more 20 minute moments of magic! Enjoy.

 

[Barry1977]

Im really sorry to hear about you Mother..I lost my Father to cancer last year,and well lets just say,i would not wish that illness on my worst enemy

I think your wife is a truly special woman,and to honour your Mother this way,is to hold onto all those wonderful memories you had with her.....I also have a BFR JP6 coming next week,which i decided to purchase,with the money my Father left me,so when i play it,i feel like he is very much with me

Music has this very powerful and spiritual effect on people,and im sure that 20+ minute moment had its fair share of raw emotions,that makes us glad to be alive,when it seems really hard when we lose someone so close to us

I love your Majesty..I hope you have many more moments that only you can explain..
My Majesty is on its way at the end of June

 

[Sweat]

I am sorry for your loss and can relate my Mom passed very unexpectedly several years ago, I know how hard it is prayers and wishes a re with you and your family and a great memorial congrats on that beauty.

Lots of Majesty NGD lately

 

[xjbebop]

Thank you all for the kind words...

Another thing I wanted to add was a fabulous observation Mrs. Bebop made.
We took out my JP6 which is a few years old to compare w/ the Majesty, and she quickly pointed out the difference in tone in piezo only mode. The JP6 piezo sounds like a steel string acoustic whereas the Majesty sounds much more like a classical guitar! Not sure why, but it's very cool!

 

[Warg Master]

That's very bitter sweet. I love that polar Noir... it's a great finish. Enjoy it.

 

[MJK28]

My deep condolence to you. Very nice gesture from your wife! And very nice instrument! Enjoy!

 

[Lucas LeCompte]

Congrats bro! The black looks best IMO!

 

[BartB]

I'm sorry for your loss! Very sad times, but with such an amazing wife
sad times become a little bit easier to process..
Enjoy this amazing guitar!!

 

[gregc]

So sorry to hear about your mom

 

[smd24fan]

Sorry for your loss, and your story is not strange at all! People heal and find strength in different ways.

 

[Big Poppa]

Wow...this is such a real life thread..the passing of a mother, the love of a partner....Sorry for your loss....

 

[edhalen]

Very sorry for your loss. I lost my dad suddenly a few years ago so I know what you're going through. Hang in there and congrats on the NGD!

 

[FantasyMetal]

My condolences. But if there is anything that can shine a light through the darkness it's the love of a good woman and new Music Man guitar. Congrats on both!

 

[kbaim]

Powerful thread.
Wishing you a guitar that helps heal the pain and has many songs bursting out of it.
WHat a wonderful way to help the grieving process.
And a wonderful wife

 

[beej]

I can't say it any better than Keith, my sentiments exactly.

 

[Spudmurphy]

I was very sad to read of the circumstances regarding your guitar - but what a nice way to remember her. It will be a special guitar that means a lot to you.

My Limited Edition Albert Lee is very similar. My cousin arranged to get it for me and passed away just a little while after that. It is very precious to me too.

Yours looks bloody fantastic!!!