I used to complain about high priced Indo guitars too till I got my Strandberg. I've played a lot of guitars, but the craftsmanship and quality from the Indo factory is amazing. Not a single sharp fret and the setup out the box was pretty much dead on. With that said, I'd def go used and try to find a USA JP for a couple hundred more
Got the 2019 model in Pearl White second hand last year under 600€. Swapped the pickups for the Dimarzios (50€ each). For that price is a killer guitar that weighs almost nothing with a neck to die for. 👍🏻
I think in a day and age where budget guitars have become as good as they have, this Sterling is way, waaaay to expensive for what it offers. Feels like it should be 1000$ at the most.
You are right but have you not noticed the prices of everything including guitars seems to be going up everywhere. I also think the makers might be making it in a less costly way than a few years ago but charging more . The days of great guitars at good (ie low) prices may be In The past
And I thought 1200€ was too expensive when they sold them for that price... :D Sorry, but at that price the Sterling Majesty is as undesirable as it can be. You get Stainless Steel frets, better tuners, better pickups (can't stand the sound of the Sterling from second #1 in that video, way too muddy), neck-through, Piezo-system, the better bridge, the compensated nut, a proper case, way better quality control... and considering that will probably find a real Majesty used for about 2500€, I'd just say, the Sterling deal sucks ass. I'da bought that guitar for half the price new or for 600 used and put upgrades on it. That's the worth of this in my opinion when comparing it to other guitars.
That’s a just great looking guitar. One thing I don’t like about it is that over horn,,,it’s to big in my eyes but that is a personal taste. Otherwise it seems that the big crowd think it is way over priced. Im a fan of Harley Benton guitars. I’m a old beginner and just think the HB:s is great value for the money overall. But I haven’t played a high brand guitar since I was a teenager and my older brother came home with many high brand guitars that I could try out. But I don’t remember how it was to use them any more. My next purchase going to be one of the Fusion models with roasted maple neck. I’m waiting for the blue one and it’s going to be in stock again in the beginning of January 2022. I love your videos Henning and you and some other guys out there is the reason way I found the Harley Benton as a brand. Big regards from Sweden 🇸🇪
I'd like to see how the guitar hangs with that extended horn. It extends to the 12th fret. I imagine it would center the neck more so there would be less reach towards the nut. In comparison, my PRS 24-08 attaches the strap around the 15th fret, my Strat around the 14th.
I had the EBMM Majesty few years ago, The electronics died in just about 1 month (not more than 20 hrs. of playing time just in the bedroom) and a board replacement was needed. I just sent it back and went for an Ibanez Jem 7V! Its a long story but I will never dare to buy the original EBMM Majesty, since the support I got from EBMM was close to zero. The JEM 7V is kick ass and classy gorgeous in white and gold! I never had any issues with Ibanez prestige guitars and the 7V or the JS. Rock solid mean machines
The price is an absolute joke. For 300 bucks less you can get an Ibanez Prestige from Japan that plays circles around that Sterling crap. For the same price you can get an ESP E-II from Japan that plays circles around that thing. Sorry, but this is a joke.
For 300 you can get a harley benton that also plays in circles around that crap. Then there's the cheesy look, but that's subjective i guess. That said, they're not alone. Ibanez iron label is overpriced by about the same %.
The price is definitely a lot in europe, I got both my real Majesties brand new for only about 500-600 more (USD) than the sterling price you mentioned.
I paid close attention to timestamp 00:29 where the trem-arm is visible. is it just me or does the Sterling Majesty does NOT ship with the GRUB-SCREW for tightening the tremolo-bar? Mine didn't and I had to go back and forth with the retailer as well as the vendor to get a GRUB-SCREW, which unfortunately was a bit long. Would appreciate it if you through some light on the matter. Thanks in advance.
Its gotten to a point where guitars arent worth half of msrp, it's more like 25% now. Which is weird considering how far 100-300 eur guitars have become.
I would never buy a sterling again I’ve never had a guitar that breaks so many string so easy the quality control is horrible the finish on mine had a white haze and small bubbles also sharp frets
I took mine to a Luther he found a sharp spot on the saddle of the high e that would cut the string and I needed a full crown and level to make playable. Will keep that I mind before ever buying a sterling again
€1899???? i am indonesian guitarist too, i just found out in indonesia guitar store, this guitar are worth €1145, less more than that price, btw i have sterling JP60, this guitar are really good for a shredder, that guitar worth SGD$899,then i bought it at singapore, its really comfy guitar for me, cause i like to shred,then i changed both potensio into a booster and coil tap, then i changed the bridge pickup into dreamcather and neck pickup into illuminator, it sounds really good, love this guitar❤
When I first heard about them I thought they'd be about $500 Canadian. When I saw the actual price I said WTF? And then a NO! I'm sure it plays like a dream but still. In this day and age, great guitars, unless they're hand made don't need to cost an arm and a leg. Just my opinion though.
I just got used Rgt ibanez prestige made in Japan..an its a very rare model..From brand new price is around $3,800.. I bought it for only $1000 with a very good conditions.. I'm happy with my prestige.... Cheers
As a massive Majesty fan, I never really liked the Sterling version and I still don't. There is just no reason to pick it over the other guitars. It's just another 6 string but in the shell of a mediocre Majesty. It's like taking a US V8 muscle car and taking out everything of worth and puting in a 2.0L 4 cylinder engine and a slightly worst body on it and calling it a "downgraded" version. The Sterling Majesty line was a mistake.
I beg to differ. This has all the fancy woods, stainless steel frets, and branded pickups. Literally HALF the price. I've heard the music man majesty has overly complicated faulty electronics that can fail on you. While this is a sexy workhorse guitar with all the main essentials. This is coming from a jp15 BFR piezo owner with love. And i love my piezos and my V8 engines.
While i do think it's overpriced for an Indonesian guitar, it's exactly the same price as my Indonesian Ibanez AZ premium with very similar specs. I love cars too and The V8 comparison is way off lol it's the same guitar but without a 6 disc cd changer 😜 or without magnetic shocks at the most.
Hi there! I have a sterling jp50, I have installed the liquifire pickups, I am not a metal head, I play professionally in cover bands, but this guitar can cope with everything!
One of my bucket list guitars is the JP15..... But hey I would take a Majesty. However this one without the Piezo is a deal breaker. I did review the JP60 and that trem never stayed in tune. This trem also looked sub par and nowhere near the price. Still loved the honesty in your review.
You missed a PERFECT opportunity to quote Human Centipede in this one. How did you resist the urge to say, "Theee mIDDLE piece!" when talking about the 3-piece neck & body. Nice to see TH-cam gear reviewers who aren't scared of a little honesty!
As much as I like uncle John - and he is one of my favorites to listen to. In the US it goes for $1500 plus tax new. Way to much for a Sterling guitar made over seas. But everybody has to get paid. Great video thanks.
I saw one of these at guitar center used for $699 and I debated buying it having never ever taking an interest in one and knowing nothing about it (i'm not a JP fan either). The discount alone is what had me debating it, a few days later it sold. I think what turned me off to it was Agufish's review, that plus that it's made in Indonesia, and the color didn't look as pretty as the picture on the website. Looks like a fun guitar but the full asking price seems a little ridiculous
At Thomann it says it comes with a "Koffer" 🙂 Thanks for the video \o/ Correction: I checked the 7k Euro model :-) Of course the "cheap" one comes with a gigbag 😜
You went off in a previous video that the real majesty didn't recess the control covers. I totally agree. I think even at this price these should also be recessed.
@@EytschPi42 I have a JP6 Musicman that I love which lists in the 3000+ range and it has same ugly "sit on the top of the guitar" plates. I can't imagine this is what JP wanted..maybe I am wrong...but still 5 mins on the CNC machine...come on.
Great video, what do you think would make this more expensive than other High End Indonesian guitars, eg Ltd 1000 series, Jackson pro series or Ibanez Axion labels? They all have name brand pick ups, Ebony boards, mahogany or similar, Floyd Rose 1000 or Ever tune etc. They are still much cheaper.
@@EytschPi42 True, he must command a higher cut than other sigs. The Gojira Charvel and Rhoads guitar are much cheaper Indonesian models. Admittedly you don't get that awesome flame top but still some great specs
Music man should really reconsider its pricing. The difference from US and EU pricewise is absolutely outrageous. When a JP15 comes at 4.7k€ I will always choose to go elsewhere (e.g., Suhr @ 3.3k€), especially when in US it costs the equivalent of 3.3k€…
The starting track is yet again great. In my humble opinion the video falls a bit short in telling WHAT is the actual difference of the neck against say an Ibanez RG or JEM. It looks like the accessibility beyond the 17th fret is unique. But does the neck also feel different in say the "normal" regions from open to 12th fret? Thanks for another video of something I can't afford 😅
that is the problem... you CANNOT describe this... you have to play a Majesty to find out WHY it is different.... it most certainly does not feel like an Ibanez, ESP etc. It is really its own thing.
@@EytschPi42 My favorite humbucker guitar is the Majesty 6 string, it has the most most ergonomic neck, a great floating tremolo that stays in tune, and is the lightest weight guitar at 6.75 lbs. IMO, this guitar blows away the competition, the quality of this guitar is that of a custom shop build.
nowadays, If I'm spending around 2k, it better have stainless steel frets at least. I never want to worry about my frets going flat or oxidizing at that price.
music man prices are too high, there are so many great guitars way less. I say that owning a Music man Luke ll, great guitar that wasn't crazy expensive.
Folgenden Kommentar hatte ich vor knapp einem Jahr verfasst (Update s. unten) : Zugegeben - 1900 Euro sind nicht wenig Geld für eine in Asien produzierte Gitarre. Ist sie das wert? Das Video von HP gibt (mir) darauf ebenso wenig eine konkrete Antwort wie die vielen Kommentare derjenigen, die Preis und Qualität der Sterling Majesty kritisieren ohne sie vermutlich je in den Händen gehabt, geschweige denn gespielt zu haben. Der Wert eines Instrumentes bemisst sich IMHO nicht ausschließlich am Herkunftsland und/oder an den Preisen der einzelnen Komponenten, aus denen sie zusammengebaut wurde. Hier gilt wie so oft: Das Ganze ist mehr als die Summe seiner Teile. Wer sich eine solche Gitarre (trotz des Preises) kauft hat eine bestimmte Vorstellung davon, was er/sie damit machen will. Will (und wird) er/sie mit der Gitarre klingen wie Petrucci? Wohl kaum. Auch nicht mit dem Original von Ernie Ball, jede Wette. Die 7000 Euro kann man sich getrost sparen, sollte man das beabsichtigen. Würde Petrucci auf der Sterling klingen wie Petrucci? Sehr wahrscheinlich! Der Sound kommt eben aus den Fingern, das Instrument kann dabei unterstützen, mehr nicht. Also was will man mit der Majesty? Wie HP richtig sagt, es ist eine sehr spezielle, kaum universell einsetzbare Gitarre. Das Genre ist quasi vordefiniert, also wird man sich damit musikalisch eher im Metal-Bereich betätigen. Da kann sie im Rahmen ihrer Möglichkeiten glänzen. Und wer sie haben will, wird dafür bereit sein, den aufgerufenen Preis zu bezahlen und die Sinnhaftigkeit der Anschaffung nicht in Frage stellen. Dass die Gitarre funktioniert, hat ihr vor Jahresfrist ein bekanntes deutsches Fachblatt attestiert. So furchtbar viel falsch machen kann man damit also wohl nicht. Und wenn doch? Auf dem Gebrauchtmarkt sind zurzeit weder die Sterlings noch die Ernie Balls billig zu haben, anders als manche Kommentare suggerieren. Davon kann sich aber jeder selbst überzeugen. Insofern sollte sie ohne große Verluste wieder zu verkaufen sein. Mein persönliches Fazit: Ich denke ernsthaft über die Anschaffung nach. Wenn man genau diese Gitarre haben will ist die Sterling Majesty (preislich) derzeit ohne Alternative, die Diskussion über Preiswürdigkeit, Herkunft und Qualität insofern obsolet. UPDATE Dezember 2022: Inzwischen habe ich die Sterling Majesty seit etwa einem Jahr in Gebrauch und habe die Anschaffung noch keine Sekunde bereut. Trotz der "Kinderkrankheiten" wie zu enge Kerben im Sattel oder die werksmäßig "vergurkten" Messerkanten und Bolzen der Tremolo-Bridge. Für Letztere wurde mir von Musik Meyer anstandslos eine neue geliefert und die Sattelkerben zu weiten war auch kein Problem. Mit beiden Arbeiten muss man sich natürlich etwas auskennen. Ausserdem habe ich die Tremolo-Federn durch die schwarzen Noiseless Trem Springs, die Thomann für etwas mehr als zwei Euro anbietet, ersetzt. Jetzt ist die Gitarre super stimmstabil, selbst nach heftigem Tremolo-Gebrauch. Der Sound ist hervorragend, die Spielbarkeit Dank der fantastischen Ergonomie ebenfalls. Was ich noch verbessern werde, ist, den Dreiwege-Schalter gegen das Original von DiMarzio und die Potis zu tauschen. Der Tone-Poti wird auch ein Push-Push Poti werden, damit wie beim Original MM-Modell ein Coil-split möglich ist. Der Volume-Poti ist mir persönlich zu leichtgängig, weshalb er auch getauscht wird. Eventuell tausche ich die Tonabnehmer noch gegen die im Original verbauten "Rainmaker" und "Dreamcatcher" PU's von DiMarzio. Auch wenn es nicht nötig ist könnte man das alles noch weiter treiben und noch die Locking Tuner gegen Markenware von Schaller tauschen. Dann ist die Sterling zwar immer noch keine EBMM, aber kommt alles in allem für etwa ein Drittel des Preises ziemlich nah dran.
Almost 2000 Eurones for an Indonesian Made Sterling ?! Fook off MusicMan, I can get a fully loaded, Made in S.Korea Schecter C-1 SLS-1 Elite for far less. (Fully loaded as in: Fishman´s, optional Sustainiac, multipiece neck with carbon-fiber rods for reinforcement, ss-frets, neck-through construction, nice fade paintjob, flame maple veneer, swamp ash body wings the whole shabang) And the Schecter C-1 doesn´t look like a deformed superstrat. But then gain, I´m not a Petrucci fangirl...
I just say this. For me this guitar is much more attractive than the MM version. I probably won't buy either, but IF Sterling had the good trem like you said, it would be a real choice. MM version has simply too many bells and whistles for an electric guitar. Sterling has the tried and true HH setup with simple controls out of the way.. however, I rather buy an Ibanez :) Petrucci/DT logos etc are a bit much for me as well.
I got a Ibanez j custom used for 1800. I've had a MM jp6 before and played a couple MM. Well, the J custom beats MM easily on every level. JP should go back to Ibanez.
fricken bitchin'... well said I do like my SMM Majesty but am having frequent tuning issues when I use the tremolo. A buddy of mine is going to look it over.
Do you keep Felix in one of those boxes you used to keep cabs in before you discovered cab sims and IRLs between demo sessions? 😆 Or does he have his own room?
i am getting a Stranberg standard 6 I have already paid (unless I change my mind since then and I buy something that it is in stock) ...I didn't change my mind though and I have to wait for 12+ weeks
Why are you waiting 12+ weeks? I got my Standard 7 directly from them and it came within the week but I live in the US. I'd say cancel it and get it from another retailer or buy it directly. 12+ weeks is way too long for a production instrument
Meh, it’s such an over the top guitar design that I don’t find it really works in a “cheaper” format, one that’s still pretty pricey tbh. I would get an HH prestige Ibanez AZ over this any day.
pricing is making a decent guitar a meh tier product imo. at 1400-1500€ it could easily compete against korean made jackson pro or the ltd, ibanez ect range at the price.
the price is a bad joke. For the price you should get at least proper hardware. I played both and the would say that you are paying 1900 bucks for the look, but not for the feel of a real majesty. PigPoppa did a good job getting sure that the SBMM version is different enough that some guys will spent 6000 bucks for the real deal. For that price I´d buy any Ibanez guitar hands down. For 600 - 700 bucks you are in the price bracket of a J. Custom, for instance.
This guitar seems to be a victim of the current state of things in the world. There's a global chip shortage so anything that relies on them a. increases in price and b. is way less readily available. That and shipping during the pandemic has become a thing.
Sterling had to leave some of the good stuff from the real majesty like the pick ups and bridge otherwise everyone would be buying the awesome fake version and there’s no money 💵 in that right ! 😅
Trust me. It's a fact wood makes difference in tone but it does not have to be 4 star hand select wood. Good sounding wood does not know it is ugly. So to the point it should be made in Japan to satisfy the player about fit and finish even if the finish is black or white paint.
the new petrucci guitars are not even close to worth their money. the usa made are way overpriced and good luck trying to keep that mahogany neck stable in the 2000€ (!) indonesian model. soundwise they're pretty similar but also pretty similar to the JPs which are also MUCH better looking
I have to agree: the track is killer. Felix is so good. HP too! I won't complain here about the price of guitar I won't buy. Although it sounds great. Once owned a Parker made in Indonesia - it did everything you were looking for, sold it because it lacked character. Hm. By the way: the wood on the body has to be veneer - otherwise the instrument would have no sustain at all. The fibres of the wood have to be aligned to the strings somebody once said to me. Had a bitter experience to prove this rule to be true... ah you just showed the backside of the guitar... all ok she said... after seeing the video to the end I am not sure I do not want this guitar :-)
Wouldn't worry too much that it's made in Indonesia, as you said w Fender: it doesn't matter whether it's made just north or south of the border (by the same guy..). Guitar manufacturing has been going on for quite some time there in large quantities, meaning they now have very experienced technicians but it's cheaper than Japan because life is cheaper than in Japan..
It matters. Because: when they lower production cost, it's harder to justify high msrp. Indonesian made have worse resale value than japanese, us etc. It also matters where things are made because they may have completely different policies for qc, or even use different materials. It's obviously not the geographical location in itself that's the issue.
You agree to give 2000 euros for a guitar made in Indonesia, you agree to pay 1000 euros per kilo of meat, it's a bit the same in 2022. These Cort-made guitars don't interest me, pure marketing scam for fools.
Well I tried a bunch of Ibanez prestiges (at least 5 models) and then I tried this. And now I am considering buying it. It feels better - for me. It's how it is, I can't help it. Very playable, very inspirational. And a bit too expensive....Yes. 1250 would be a better prize. But as I said, what can I do? Tomrrow I am trying a FGN mythic. That should be quality and price closely matched!
Bullets?! What you think all Americans are into guns so it must be bullets? The inlay are supposed to be shields as in a crest, shit even I know that and I don't buy guitars.
@@EytschPi42 JP himself has said many times they're shields. Google can be useful. Have you ever seen a bullet, Henning? They look nothing like bullets.
I used to complain about high priced Indo guitars too till I got my Strandberg. I've played a lot of guitars, but the craftsmanship and quality from the Indo factory is amazing. Not a single sharp fret and the setup out the box was pretty much dead on. With that said, I'd def go used and try to find a USA JP for a couple hundred more
Man, if only Strandy made 6 string basses.
Got the 2019 model in Pearl White second hand last year under 600€. Swapped the pickups for the Dimarzios (50€ each). For that price is a killer guitar that weighs almost nothing with a neck to die for. 👍🏻
I think in a day and age where budget guitars have become as good as they have, this Sterling is way, waaaay to expensive for what it offers. Feels like it should be 1000$ at the most.
You are right but have you not noticed the prices of everything including guitars seems to be going up everywhere. I also think the makers might be making it in a less costly way than a few years ago but charging more . The days of great guitars at good (ie low) prices may be In The past
Pee et so , pie etzo… i’ve told you before I’m sure I’ll have to tell you again I Don’t speak Jovi!
Love that purple finish
Someday I'd love to see you do a video of your favorite guitar and tell us why and how.
PS......lovin' the clips with the doggo!
And I thought 1200€ was too expensive when they sold them for that price... :D
Sorry, but at that price the Sterling Majesty is as undesirable as it can be.
You get Stainless Steel frets, better tuners, better pickups (can't stand the sound of the Sterling from second #1 in that video, way too muddy), neck-through, Piezo-system, the better bridge, the compensated nut, a proper case, way better quality control... and considering that will probably find a real Majesty used for about 2500€, I'd just say, the Sterling deal sucks ass. I'da bought that guitar for half the price new or for 600 used and put upgrades on it. That's the worth of this in my opinion when comparing it to other guitars.
You can get American made Fender Ultra for that kinda dough..
Thank you for this detailed useful review video. All the other Sterling Majesty reviews are useless. You are the one for gear reviews.
That’s a just great looking guitar. One thing I don’t like about it is that over horn,,,it’s to big in my eyes but that is a personal taste. Otherwise it seems that the big crowd think it is way over priced. Im a fan of Harley Benton guitars. I’m a old beginner and just think the HB:s is great value for the money overall. But I haven’t played a high brand guitar since I was a teenager and my older brother came home with many high brand guitars that I could try out. But I don’t remember how it was to use them any more. My next purchase going to be one of the Fusion models with roasted maple neck. I’m waiting for the blue one and it’s going to be in stock again in the beginning of January 2022. I love your videos Henning and you and some other guys out there is the reason way I found the Harley Benton as a brand. Big regards from Sweden 🇸🇪
I'd like to see how the guitar hangs with that extended horn. It extends to the 12th fret. I imagine it would center the neck more so there would be less reach towards the nut. In comparison, my PRS 24-08 attaches the strap around the 15th fret, my Strat around the 14th.
I had the EBMM Majesty few years ago, The electronics died in just about 1 month (not more than 20 hrs. of playing time just in the bedroom) and a board replacement was needed. I just sent it back and went for an Ibanez Jem 7V! Its a long story but I will never dare to buy the original EBMM Majesty, since the support I got from EBMM was close to zero. The JEM 7V is kick ass and classy gorgeous in white and gold! I never had any issues with Ibanez prestige guitars and the 7V or the JS. Rock solid mean machines
The price is an absolute joke.
For 300 bucks less you can get an Ibanez Prestige from Japan that plays circles around that Sterling crap.
For the same price you can get an ESP E-II from Japan that plays circles around that thing.
Sorry, but this is a joke.
For 300 you can get a harley benton that also plays in circles around that crap. Then there's the cheesy look, but that's subjective i guess. That said, they're not alone. Ibanez iron label is overpriced by about the same %.
The price is definitely a lot in europe, I got both my real Majesties brand new for only about 500-600 more (USD) than the sterling price you mentioned.
U bought a music man majesty for less than 3k brand new? Where?
I paid close attention to timestamp 00:29 where the trem-arm is visible. is it just me or does the Sterling Majesty does NOT ship with the GRUB-SCREW for tightening the tremolo-bar? Mine didn't and I had to go back and forth with the retailer as well as the vendor to get a GRUB-SCREW, which unfortunately was a bit long.
Would appreciate it if you through some light on the matter. Thanks in advance.
Its gotten to a point where guitars arent worth half of msrp, it's more like 25% now. Which is weird considering how far 100-300 eur guitars have become.
I would never buy a sterling again I’ve never had a guitar that breaks so many string so easy the quality control is horrible the finish on mine had a white haze and small bubbles also sharp frets
I wish I could post a picture of it
I took mine to a Luther he found a sharp spot on the saddle of the high e that would cut the string and I needed a full crown and level to make playable. Will keep that I mind before ever buying a sterling again
Buatan Indonesia toh ? wih keren ....resmi kah ? music man punya pabrik di indonesia juga ya ? Pak Botak anda beli dimana itu gitarnya ? ....
€1899???? i am indonesian guitarist too, i just found out in indonesia guitar store, this guitar are worth €1145, less more than that price, btw i have sterling JP60, this guitar are really good for a shredder, that guitar worth SGD$899,then i bought it at singapore, its really comfy guitar for me, cause i like to shred,then i changed both potensio into a booster and coil tap, then i changed the bridge pickup into dreamcather and neck pickup into illuminator, it sounds really good, love this guitar❤
Thanks for the review. Speaking about guitars with piezo: have you tried the Alex Lifeson Epiphone? It's half the price of this one.
When I first heard about them I thought they'd be about $500 Canadian. When I saw the actual price I said WTF? And then a NO! I'm sure it plays like a dream but still. In this day and age, great guitars, unless they're hand made don't need to cost an arm and a leg. Just my opinion though.
I just got used Rgt ibanez prestige made in Japan..an its a very rare model..From brand new price is around $3,800.. I bought it for only $1000 with a very good conditions.. I'm happy with my prestige.... Cheers
may I ask where you bought it from?
Hey! I am Italian! Don't joke with Pizza!
Jokes apart.. you are the best man. I really love your reviews.
Keep it up ! 🤘💪
Still watching the video but damn: killer track! 🤘🤘🤘
always great reviews
As a massive Majesty fan, I never really liked the Sterling version and I still don't. There is just no reason to pick it over the other guitars. It's just another 6 string but in the shell of a mediocre Majesty. It's like taking a US V8 muscle car and taking out everything of worth and puting in a 2.0L 4 cylinder engine and a slightly worst body on it and calling it a "downgraded" version. The Sterling Majesty line was a mistake.
The basses seem cool though, the 34/35 ones.
I beg to differ. This has all the fancy woods, stainless steel frets, and branded pickups. Literally HALF the price. I've heard the music man majesty has overly complicated faulty electronics that can fail on you. While this is a sexy workhorse guitar with all the main essentials. This is coming from a jp15 BFR piezo owner with love. And i love my piezos and my V8 engines.
While i do think it's overpriced for an Indonesian guitar, it's exactly the same price as my Indonesian Ibanez AZ premium with very similar specs. I love cars too and The V8 comparison is way off lol it's the same guitar but without a 6 disc cd changer 😜 or without magnetic shocks at the most.
@@GeronimoBigglesi thought the premiums were made in Japan but with quality control done in Indonesia
@@NoJobRob that doesn't make sense to me.. if anything it would be the other way around.
I loved your playing on RG565 :P. Also the guitar as RG550 owner… Now about to watch this vid.
Hi there! I have a sterling jp50, I have installed the liquifire pickups, I am not a metal head, I play professionally in cover bands, but this guitar can cope with everything!
One of my bucket list guitars is the JP15..... But hey I would take a Majesty. However this one without the Piezo is a deal breaker. I did review the JP60 and that trem never stayed in tune. This trem also looked sub par and nowhere near the price. Still loved the honesty in your review.
You missed a PERFECT opportunity to quote Human Centipede in this one. How did you resist the urge to say, "Theee mIDDLE piece!" when talking about the 3-piece neck & body. Nice to see TH-cam gear reviewers who aren't scared of a little honesty!
Why the heck is this 1899? Its $1399 for the US so I would imagine it would be lower or similar in Euros
Distribution, Customs, Taxes
@@EytschPi42 do you think the price difference impacts the value significantly? 1899 buys a lot of guitar...
@@EytschPi42 Oof I imagine thats probably is taking a lot of the value proposition out of Sterling over there.
Comes it with Strings they don't melt when i'm playing?
Cuz i can play at 3 Million but i usually put it at 200 Bpm so People don't die....
Dingwall Combustion basses are made in China and are 2k+ €.
As much as I like uncle John - and he is one of my favorites to listen to. In the US it goes for $1500 plus tax new. Way to much for a Sterling guitar made over seas. But everybody has to get paid. Great video thanks.
I saw one of these at guitar center used for $699 and I debated buying it having never ever taking an interest in one and knowing nothing about it (i'm not a JP fan either). The discount alone is what had me debating it, a few days later it sold. I think what turned me off to it was Agufish's review, that plus that it's made in Indonesia, and the color didn't look as pretty as the picture on the website. Looks like a fun guitar but the full asking price seems a little ridiculous
Beautiful guitar, but not offer the real dimarzios and the original bridge is a shame at that price.
At Thomann it says it comes with a "Koffer" 🙂 Thanks for the video \o/
Correction: I checked the 7k Euro model :-) Of course the "cheap" one comes with a gigbag 😜
Musicman be like
unlike other brands we also EXPLOITING 3RD WORLD COUNTRY LABOR but with even more profit
You went off in a previous video that the real majesty didn't recess the control covers. I totally agree. I think even at this price these should also be recessed.
totally!
@@EytschPi42 I have a JP6 Musicman that I love which lists in the 3000+ range and it has same ugly "sit on the top of the guitar" plates. I can't imagine this is what JP wanted..maybe I am wrong...but still 5 mins on the CNC machine...come on.
Great video, what do you think would make this more expensive than other High End Indonesian guitars, eg Ltd 1000 series, Jackson pro series or Ibanez Axion labels? They all have name brand pick ups, Ebony boards, mahogany or similar, Floyd Rose 1000 or Ever tune etc. They are still much cheaper.
Petrucci gets a cut for sure and that needs to be paid for as well!
@@EytschPi42 True, he must command a higher cut than other sigs. The Gojira Charvel and Rhoads guitar are much cheaper Indonesian models. Admittedly you don't get that awesome flame top but still some great specs
11:15 - Wait! So you have been missing a GRUB-SCREW all this while AND the tremolo-arm did NOT Fall off? How?
Sounds great with Revv!
Music man should really reconsider its pricing. The difference from US and EU pricewise is absolutely outrageous. When a JP15 comes at 4.7k€ I will always choose to go elsewhere (e.g., Suhr @ 3.3k€), especially when in US it costs the equivalent of 3.3k€…
The starting track is yet again great. In my humble opinion the video falls a bit short in telling WHAT is the actual difference of the neck against say an Ibanez RG or JEM. It looks like the accessibility beyond the 17th fret is unique. But does the neck also feel different in say the "normal" regions from open to 12th fret? Thanks for another video of something I can't afford 😅
that is the problem... you CANNOT describe this... you have to play a Majesty to find out WHY it is different.... it most certainly does not feel like an Ibanez, ESP etc. It is really its own thing.
@@EytschPi42 My favorite humbucker guitar is the Majesty 6 string, it has the most most ergonomic neck, a great floating tremolo that stays in tune, and is the lightest weight guitar at 6.75 lbs. IMO, this guitar blows away the competition, the quality of this guitar is that of a custom shop build.
Nice track Henning!
Awesome Axe made me a better player,,, it’s worth it,!,
nowadays, If I'm spending around 2k, it better have stainless steel frets at least. I never want to worry about my frets going flat or oxidizing at that price.
music man prices are too high, there are so many great guitars way less. I say that owning a Music man Luke ll, great guitar that wasn't crazy expensive.
Folgenden Kommentar hatte ich vor knapp einem Jahr verfasst (Update s. unten) :
Zugegeben - 1900 Euro sind nicht wenig Geld für eine in Asien produzierte Gitarre. Ist sie das wert? Das Video von HP gibt (mir) darauf ebenso wenig eine konkrete Antwort wie die vielen Kommentare derjenigen, die Preis und Qualität der Sterling Majesty kritisieren ohne sie vermutlich je in den Händen gehabt, geschweige denn gespielt zu haben. Der Wert eines Instrumentes bemisst sich IMHO nicht ausschließlich am Herkunftsland und/oder an den Preisen der einzelnen Komponenten, aus denen sie zusammengebaut wurde. Hier gilt wie so oft: Das Ganze ist mehr als die Summe seiner Teile. Wer sich eine solche Gitarre (trotz des Preises) kauft hat eine bestimmte Vorstellung davon, was er/sie damit machen will.
Will (und wird) er/sie mit der Gitarre klingen wie Petrucci? Wohl kaum. Auch nicht mit dem Original von Ernie Ball, jede Wette. Die 7000 Euro kann man sich getrost sparen, sollte man das beabsichtigen.
Würde Petrucci auf der Sterling klingen wie Petrucci? Sehr wahrscheinlich! Der Sound kommt eben aus den Fingern, das Instrument kann dabei unterstützen, mehr nicht. Also was will man mit der Majesty?
Wie HP richtig sagt, es ist eine sehr spezielle, kaum universell einsetzbare Gitarre. Das Genre ist quasi vordefiniert, also wird man sich damit musikalisch eher im Metal-Bereich betätigen. Da kann sie im Rahmen ihrer Möglichkeiten glänzen. Und wer sie haben will, wird dafür bereit sein, den aufgerufenen Preis zu bezahlen und die Sinnhaftigkeit der Anschaffung nicht in Frage stellen. Dass die Gitarre funktioniert, hat ihr vor Jahresfrist ein bekanntes deutsches Fachblatt attestiert. So furchtbar viel falsch machen kann man damit also wohl nicht. Und wenn doch?
Auf dem Gebrauchtmarkt sind zurzeit weder die Sterlings noch die Ernie Balls billig zu haben, anders als manche Kommentare suggerieren. Davon kann sich aber jeder selbst überzeugen. Insofern sollte sie ohne große Verluste wieder zu verkaufen sein.
Mein persönliches Fazit: Ich denke ernsthaft über die Anschaffung nach. Wenn man genau diese Gitarre haben will ist die Sterling Majesty (preislich) derzeit ohne Alternative, die Diskussion über Preiswürdigkeit, Herkunft und Qualität insofern obsolet.
UPDATE Dezember 2022:
Inzwischen habe ich die Sterling Majesty seit etwa einem Jahr in Gebrauch und habe die Anschaffung noch keine Sekunde bereut. Trotz der "Kinderkrankheiten" wie zu enge Kerben im Sattel oder die werksmäßig "vergurkten" Messerkanten und Bolzen der Tremolo-Bridge. Für Letztere wurde mir von Musik Meyer anstandslos eine neue geliefert und die Sattelkerben zu weiten war auch kein Problem. Mit beiden Arbeiten muss man sich natürlich etwas auskennen. Ausserdem habe ich die Tremolo-Federn durch die schwarzen Noiseless Trem Springs, die Thomann für etwas mehr als zwei Euro anbietet, ersetzt. Jetzt ist die Gitarre super stimmstabil, selbst nach heftigem Tremolo-Gebrauch. Der Sound ist hervorragend, die Spielbarkeit Dank der fantastischen Ergonomie ebenfalls. Was ich noch verbessern werde, ist, den Dreiwege-Schalter gegen das Original von DiMarzio und die Potis zu tauschen. Der Tone-Poti wird auch ein Push-Push Poti werden, damit wie beim Original MM-Modell ein Coil-split möglich ist. Der Volume-Poti ist mir persönlich zu leichtgängig, weshalb er auch getauscht wird. Eventuell tausche ich die Tonabnehmer noch gegen die im Original verbauten "Rainmaker" und "Dreamcatcher" PU's von DiMarzio. Auch wenn es nicht nötig ist könnte man das alles noch weiter treiben und noch die Locking Tuner gegen Markenware von Schaller tauschen. Dann ist die Sterling zwar immer noch keine EBMM, aber kommt alles in allem für etwa ein Drittel des Preises ziemlich nah dran.
Lass die Finger von den Schalker Mechaniken, die machen es nicht besser sondern eher schlechter, denen kann man leider nicht mehr trauen.
@@EytschPi42 Danke für den Hinweis! Schöne Feiertage!
Almost 2000 Eurones for an Indonesian Made Sterling ?! Fook off MusicMan, I can get a fully loaded, Made in S.Korea Schecter C-1 SLS-1 Elite for far less. (Fully loaded as in: Fishman´s, optional Sustainiac, multipiece neck with carbon-fiber rods for reinforcement, ss-frets, neck-through construction, nice fade paintjob, flame maple veneer, swamp ash body wings the whole shabang)
And the Schecter C-1 doesn´t look like a deformed superstrat.
But then gain, I´m not a Petrucci fangirl...
I just say this. For me this guitar is much more attractive than the MM version. I probably won't buy either, but IF Sterling had the good trem like you said, it would be a real choice. MM version has simply too many bells and whistles for an electric guitar. Sterling has the tried and true HH setup with simple controls out of the way.. however, I rather buy an Ibanez :) Petrucci/DT logos etc are a bit much for me as well.
I got a Ibanez j custom used for 1800.
I've had a MM jp6 before and played a couple MM. Well, the J custom beats MM easily on every level.
JP should go back to Ibanez.
The head stock looks RED?
Nice bit of satch!
those pants... jesus... I want them so badly!
fricken bitchin'...
well said
I do like my SMM Majesty but am having frequent tuning issues when I use the tremolo.
A buddy of mine is going to look it over.
Do you keep Felix in one of those boxes you used to keep cabs in before you discovered cab sims and IRLs between demo sessions? 😆 Or does he have his own room?
he lives in a box now
Thats why I dont own any JP Sig Sterling.. the price is INSANE.
For 700$ more you can buy an Ibanez J custom...
That Indo Majesty should be like 900$...What a Joke...
I picked up one of these 2019 for 500 bux today. Much more palatable at that price. I block the trem.
I wasn't paying attention at the start and thought it had a piezo and that's why it was so expensive..... nope it's just expensive.
In my opinion, his JPMs with Ibanez were way cooler. 🤷♂️
Is he the drummer from Martin Miller’s band?
yes
And from what I'm seeing on TH-cam, the finish easily wears off in large amounts, quickly!
I mean, for this money you're getting a Mayones. Fuck the "feel", this shit is mass produced.
i am getting a Stranberg standard 6 I have already paid (unless I change my mind since then and I buy something that it is in stock) ...I didn't change my mind though and I have to wait for 12+ weeks
Why are you waiting 12+ weeks? I got my Standard 7 directly from them and it came within the week but I live in the US. I'd say cancel it and get it from another retailer or buy it directly. 12+ weeks is way too long for a production instrument
Looks great and I bet it is nice but couldn't justify that price without the piezo and the proper bridge.
Meh, it’s such an over the top guitar design that I don’t find it really works in a “cheaper” format, one that’s still pretty pricey tbh. I would get an HH prestige Ibanez AZ over this any day.
pricing is making a decent guitar a meh tier product imo.
at 1400-1500€ it could easily compete against korean made jackson pro or the ltd, ibanez ect range at the price.
If this had the piezo I would consider it for that price lol.
In other words there is not much Majestic apart from the shape. Just noting.
i bought my used jp6 for 1800€ and i can tell ya it was way more worth it thatn that sterling there
1000 Euros for the guitar and another 1000 for John Petelehipmpa...
Geil ! Der Felix hängt am Kessel !
I wonder how many people buy these hoping to get a screw?
nope. never.
Hilarious price...
Where the hell You been?
Fvck the guitar... what's that bass? Looks nice!
the price is a bad joke. For the price you should get at least proper hardware. I played both and the would say that you are paying 1900 bucks for the look, but not for the feel of a real majesty. PigPoppa did a good job getting sure that the SBMM version is different enough that some guys will spent 6000 bucks for the real deal. For that price I´d buy any Ibanez guitar hands down. For 600 - 700 bucks you are in the price bracket of a J. Custom, for instance.
The look is a negative, not a positive that justifies price hikes
This guitar seems to be a victim of the current state of things in the world. There's a global chip shortage so anything that relies on them a. increases in price and b. is way less readily available. That and shipping during the pandemic has become a thing.
I'd never paid that kindaof money for a sterling ever, they look cheap, feels cheap and sound meh. IMO that's a 800 euro guitar.
Pretty expensive for me here in the US maybe the price will go down 😆 🤣 😂 Peace ✌
Sterling had to leave some of the good stuff from the real majesty like the pick ups and bridge otherwise everyone would be buying the awesome fake version and there’s no money 💵 in that right ! 😅
Nope not for a Sterling. The margin is waaayyy too much compared to the costs they have to cover
Trust me. It's a fact wood makes difference in tone but it does not have to be 4 star hand select wood. Good sounding wood does not know it is ugly. So to the point it should be made in Japan to satisfy the player about fit and finish even if the finish is black or white paint.
For 2000€ it's possible to buy a second hand original Majesty, 1st Model. LOL this brand is even a more joke than before nowadays.
the new petrucci guitars are not even close to worth their money. the usa made are way overpriced and good luck trying to keep that mahogany neck stable in the 2000€ (!) indonesian model. soundwise they're pretty similar but also pretty similar to the JPs which are also MUCH better looking
The petrucci tax of at least 1,000 on top.
I have to agree: the track is killer. Felix is so good. HP too! I won't complain here about the price of guitar I won't buy. Although it sounds great. Once owned a Parker made in Indonesia - it did everything you were looking for, sold it because it lacked character. Hm. By the way: the wood on the body has to be veneer - otherwise the instrument would have no sustain at all. The fibres of the wood have to be aligned to the strings somebody once said to me. Had a bitter experience to prove this rule to be true... ah you just showed the backside of the guitar... all ok she said... after seeing the video to the end I am not sure I do not want this guitar :-)
I'm sorry, but either the guitar or Henning sound terrible and having listened to Henning for several years I would say it's the guitar.
FTW ppl just get an Ibanez!
First to watch!
Wouldn't worry too much that it's made in Indonesia, as you said w Fender: it doesn't matter whether it's made just north or south of the border (by the same guy..). Guitar manufacturing has been going on for quite some time there in large quantities, meaning they now have very experienced technicians but it's cheaper than Japan because life is cheaper than in Japan..
It matters. Because: when they lower production cost, it's harder to justify high msrp. Indonesian made have worse resale value than japanese, us etc. It also matters where things are made because they may have completely different policies for qc, or even use different materials. It's obviously not the geographical location in itself that's the issue.
@@fredriksvard2603 you'd think so, but then MM clearly thinks otherwise (with 2k msrp).
@@eeervin3 They think so, but the market decides. They won't sell a ton of these and there's a reason they're small, stingrays aside.
Its a bad deal i think
I wouldn’t buy it 😂
I won't buy this expensive piece of low costs parts. Ibanez or Schecter all the way
Laugh in Korean Schecter....
This Guitar is as ugly as expensive lol
I can't stand these, almost as bad as townshends framus
You agree to give 2000 euros for a guitar made in Indonesia, you agree to pay 1000 euros per kilo of meat, it's a bit the same in 2022. These Cort-made guitars don't interest me, pure marketing scam for fools.
Well I tried a bunch of Ibanez prestiges (at least 5 models) and then I tried this. And now I am considering buying it. It feels better - for me. It's how it is, I can't help it. Very playable, very inspirational. And a bit too expensive....Yes. 1250 would be a better prize. But as I said, what can I do? Tomrrow I am trying a FGN mythic. That should be quality and price closely matched!
Bullets?! What you think all Americans are into guns so it must be bullets? The inlay are supposed to be shields as in a crest, shit even I know that and I don't buy guitars.
could be seen as either.... they might intend them to be shields, but unless you know that it can be seen differently.
@@EytschPi42 JP himself has said many times they're shields. Google can be useful. Have you ever seen a bullet, Henning? They look nothing like bullets.
@@myopicautisticmetal9035 why are you so upset?