Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 8 8-String Electric Guitar Gravity Green

The Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 8 is a masterclass in guitar design and innovation. Developed closely with the legendary John Petrucci, this instrument combines cutting-edge features with premium tonewoods and components to deliver exacting performance. Prog metal maestros and explosive lead players will find the Majesty 8 provides all the tools necessary to bring their creative vision to fruition, making the most of its extended range to push the boundaries of contemporary guitar-centric music.

Next-Level Ergonomics and Balance

Painstaking efforts have gone into making Petrucci’s EBMM Majesty an ultracomfortable electric guitar for virtuosic technique, regardless of whether you’re seated in classical position or performing on stage with the instrument swung low. Free from neck dive and other ailments caused by uneven weight distribution, the Majesty possesses a natural, intuitive balance. Its lightweight double-cutaway design boasts unparalleled access up to the 24th fret, while neck-through construction offers a sporty, virtually nonexistent heel where the fingerboard meets the body. Even the electronics have been ergonomically positioned for easy access to quick adjustments. The Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 8’s spectral silhouette ensures effortless playability, and its 25.5"–27" scale length keeps the low F# tight while still facilitating deft solos.

Explore a Universe of Sound

The ability to traverse the sonic spectrum is the EBMM John Petrucci BFR Majesty 8’s calling card, with a versatile pickup array that allows you to summon a colorful palette of tones. Signature slanted DiMarzio Rainmaker and Dreamcatcher humbuckers serve up everything from liquid leads to textured high-gain rhythms. Blending these with a Fishman Powerbridge piezo opens new tonal dimensions, letting you combine magnetic grit with sparkling acoustic resonance. Independent volume controls enable you to dial in the perfect mix of these elements, and you can even route them to separate outputs for mono or stereo applications. Need more volume and drive? There’s also an onboard preamp offering a 20dB boost.