Detail 01
Multi-scale 25.5–27 in. fingerboard
The treble and bass sides use different scale lengths.
Product detailSKU #1500000478494
Ernie Ball Music ManJohn Petrucci Majesty Premium Select 8 8-String Electric Guitar - Strawberry Moon
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A John Petrucci signature 8-string Majesty built around multi-scale precision, custom DiMarzio humbuckers, piezo textures, and extensive onboard switching.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Extended-range players seeking a multi-scale 8-string
- Players who want magnetic and piezo tones in one instrument
- Technical players who value 24 stainless steel frets and a slim C neck
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want an 8-string instrument
- Players seeking a left-handed model
- Players who prefer a simpler passive-only control layout
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Custom slanted DiMarzio Rainmaker and Dreamcatcher humbuckers
The neck and bridge magnetic pickups are purpose-voiced for this extended-range Majesty.
Detail 03
20+dB onboard gain boost
The volume control includes a push/push gain-boost function.
Detail 04
Piezo electronics with mono/stereo switching
Piezo and magnetic signals can be selected and routed in mono or stereo configurations.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The supplied data identifies this as a right-handed 8-string with a 2.25 in. nut width.
- 02Its multi-scale fingerboard runs from 25.5 to 27 in.
- 03The bridge description is inconsistent: the narrative calls it a piezo-equipped hardtail bridge, while the specifications list a floating tremolo with Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles. Confirm the bridge configuration before purchase.
- 04Piezo/magnetic selection and mono/stereo switching are included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who is this guitar associated with?
It is a John Petrucci signature Majesty model.
02How many strings does it have?
It has eight strings, supplied in .010–.074 gauge.
03Does it include acoustic-style sounds?
It has integrated piezo electronics described as providing acoustic-style textures.
04What pickups does it use?
It uses a custom slanted DiMarzio Rainmaker neck humbucker and Dreamcatcher bridge humbucker.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPickups & controls
- Neck pickup
- Custom slanted DiMarzio Rainmaker humbucker
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
- Special switching
- Piezo/magnetic selector, mono/stereo switch
- Bridge pickup
- Custom slanted DiMarzio Dreamcatcher humbucker
7 detailsPlayability
- Fingerboard radius
- 17"
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Scale Length
- 25.5"–27" multi-scale
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of strings
- 8
- Number of frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 8
17 detailsBody & build
- Body construction
- Solidbody
- Available colors
- Carnelian Red, Ka'anapali Dream, Mystic Dream, Purple Nebula II, Strawberry Moon
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Neck material
- Honduran mahogany
- Fingerboard material
- Ebony
- Nut material
- Melamine
- Top material
- Maple
- Color
- Purple
- Body Material
- Alder
- Top Material
- Maple
- Neck finish
- High-gloss polyester
- Neck Wood
- Honduran mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Body Shape
- Majesty
- Body finish
- High-gloss polyester
- Neck joint
- Neck-through
- Body material
- Alder
2 detailsSize & weight
- Nut width
- 2.25"
- Scale length
- 25.5"–27" multi-scale
26 detailsOther
- Pickup configuration
- HH
- Side dots
- Glow-in-the-dark side dots
- Neck profile
- Slim C
- Preamp
- Buffered active preamp
- String gauge
- .010-.074
- Product type
- Electric guitar
- Artist signature
- John Petrucci
- Korena Special
- false
- Tuning machines
- Schaller M6-IND locking
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Bridge
- Music Man floating tremolo with Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles
- Body shape
- Majesty
- Pickup type
- Passive
- Inlays
- Atlante Majesty
- Truss rod
- Adjustable
- Pickup selector
- 3-way toggle
- Case
- Soft
- Tier
- platinum
- Controls
- Volume (with push/push 20+dB gain boost), tone (with push/push custom pickup configurations), piezo volume
- Category Source
- detail
- Cutaway
- Double cut
- Series
- Majesty
- Country of origin
- USA
- Product Type
- Electric guitar
- Model
- Majesty Premium Select 8
- Source Id
- site51500000478494
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