Description
Music Man have impressed us with this New Music Man Majesty 8-String Electric Guitar in Gold Eclipse (55138) in Guitar, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitar, additional Electric Guitar options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.
The 2025 Music Man Majesty 8 in Gold Eclipse is the ultimate expression of John Petrucci’s relentless pursuit of high-performance and innovation. This 8-string masterpiece combines cutting-edge technology with exceptional playability, making it one of the most advanced and well-balanced instruments on the market. Featuring a neck-through-body design and a super-fast slim C neck profile, the Majesty offers unparalleled upper fret access and ergonomic in-line control placement for effortless playing. The stunning Gold Eclipse finish adds a bold visual statement to this already iconic guitar.
New for 2025, the Majesty includes glow-in-the-dark side dots for improved visibility on stage, ensuring you never lose your place even in low light. Equipped with 24 stainless steel frets and custom DiMarzio Dream Catcher and Rainmaker humbuckers, this guitar delivers a wide tonal palette from searing leads to rich, complex rhythms. The addition of a piezo-equipped hardtail bridge provides authentic acoustic tones, while mono and stereo outputs expand your sonic possibilities. The floating John Petrucci tremolo and Schaller locking tuners guarantee tuning stability and smooth vibrato effects.
Designed for versatility and performance, the Majesty features a push/push volume knob that activates a 20+ dB gain boost, perfect for cutting through the mix, and a push/push tone knob that enables coil splitting for even more tonal options. Whether you’re playing intricate progressive metal or expressive clean passages, the Majesty 8 delivers a sleek, modern feel with innovative technology that inspires creativity.
DiMarzio Dream Catcher & Rainmaker Humbuckers
These custom pickups offer a rich, dynamic sound with clarity and power. The Dream Catcher at the bridge provides aggressive, articulate tones, while the Rainmaker at the neck delivers warm, expressive sounds. Together, they cover a vast tonal range suitable for any style.
Piezo System for Acoustic Tones
The custom piezo hardtail bridge allows you to access authentic acoustic sounds without changing guitars. Perfect for adding texture or switching between electric and acoustic tones seamlessly during performances.
Glow in the Dark Side Dots
New to the 2025 Majesty, these side markers enhance fretboard visibility on dark stages, helping you maintain precision and confidence while playing live.
20+ dB Gain Boost
Engage the push/push volume knob to activate a powerful gain boost, ideal for solos or moments when you need to stand out. This feature adds versatility and dynamic control to your playing.
Specifications
Body
- Body Material: Basswood
- Body Colour: Gold Eclipse
- Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
- Body Construction: Neck Through Solid Body
Neck
- Neck Material: Honduran Mahogany
- Neck Colour: Matches Body
- Neck Profile: Slim C
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.735 inches
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.805 inches
- Truss Rod: Adjustable without string or component removal
- Neck Finish: High Gloss Polyester
- Scale Length: Multi-scale (25-1/2″ Treble, 27″ Bass)
Fretboard
- Material: Ebony
- Radius: 17″
- Frets: 24 Stainless Steel
- Inlays: Atlante Majesty Design
- Side Markers: Glow in the Dark Side Dots
- Nut Material: Melamine
- Nut Width: 2-1/4″
Hardware
- Bridge: Music Man Custom piezo hardtail bridge with chevron cover and solid steel saddles
- Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Knobs: Custom John Petrucci knob with rubber grip
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Slanted DiMarzio Dream Catcher
- Neck Pickup: Custom Slanted DiMarzio Rainmaker
- Preamp: Active with buffered output (batteries required)
- Controls: Push/push volume for gain boost, push/push tone for coil splitting, 3-way pickup selector, 3-way piezo/magnetic selector, push/push mono/stereo output switch
- Output: Choice of Mono or Stereo
Strings & Case
- Factory Strings: 10p-13p-16.5p-24w-32-44-58-74
- Factory Tuning: Standard
- Included Case: Mono Softshell
