STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Jp Majesty Dimarzio Cerulean Paradise
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Essential Information About the Sterling by Music Man MAJ200XQM-CPD John Petrucci Majesty Signature "Cerulean Paradise" Guitar
- John Petrucci Signature: Modern "Majesty" design and ergonomics designed for fast and precise playing.
- DiMarzio Pickups: Crunch Lab (bridge) for attack and definition, LiquiFire (neck) for smooth and singing leads.
- 12 dB Boost integrated via push/push volume: ideal for making a solo stand out without changing amp settings.
- Optimized access to high frets: glued neck and double cutaway to fully exploit the 24 frets.
An Accessible "Majesty": The Petrucci Spirit in the Sterling by Music Man Range
The Majesty model marks a real turning point in the Sterling by Music Man universe: a decidedly contemporary silhouette, playing comfort oriented towards performance, and technical choices designed for demanding guitarists. Developed in close collaboration with John Petrucci, this MAJ200XQM-CPD incorporates the codes that made the "Majesty" line famous: a stage guitar crafted for precision, stability, and versatility, with a strong visual identity thanks to its flamed maple top and glossy finish.
Who Is the MAJ200XQM-CPD For, and Which Styles Does It Excel In?
This 6-string electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a modern, comfortable Super-Strat ready for fast techniques (legato, alternate picking, tapping). It feels particularly at ease in progressive rock, metal, fusion, and modern rock, while remaining convincing for rounder and more expressive tones thanks to the neck pickup and tone control.
Sound
The DiMarzio duo gives the MAJ200XQM-CPD an immediately "studio and stage" palette. The DiMarzio Crunch Lab in the bridge position offers a sharp attack, tight lows, and excellent clarity in saturated chords, perfect for tight rhythms and articulated riffs. The DiMarzio LiquiFire at the neck provides a warmer, singing tone, ideal for thick leads, legato passages, and smooth clean sounds.
The passive electronics remain simple and effective, with a 3-position selector and an intuitive pair of controls. The real advantage is the push/push volume with 12 dB boost: a very practical level reserve to cut through the mix on a solo, thicken a passage, or compensate for a volume drop during a tone change. On the luthiery side, the nyatoh (body and neck) promotes a balanced register with a nice low-mid foundation, while the ebony fingerboard enhances attack and precision, particularly appreciated on a very flat radius.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original feel, opt for Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 10-46 strings (same gauge as factory setup). Picks (depending on your attack) will usefully complement the gear to fully exploit the pickups' dynamics.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Cover/case | Padded cover |
| Category | Asymmetric | Scalloped | Double |
| Format | Super-Strat | Body | Nyatoh |
| Left handed | No | Types of frets | Medium Jumbo |
| Strings | Steel | Bridge / tailpiece | Modern Tremolo |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Nbre of pickups | 2 |
| Top | Curly maple | Neck Pickup | DiMarzio LiquiFire |
| Neck | Nyatoh | Bridge pickup | DiMarzio Crunch Lab |
| Radius | 400 mm | Electronics | Active |
| Nut Width | 42 mm | Selector | 3-position |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Settings | 1 x Push / Push Volume Boost + 1 x Tone |
| Marker | JP Custom Shields | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Color | Blue |
| Scale (mm) | 648 mm | Finishing | Glossy |
| Tuning pegs | Lockings | Hardware | Chromed |
| Original Strings | Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 10-46 | ||
| Shape | Super-Strat | Inlays | JP Custom Shields |
| Cutaway | Double | Bridge/Tailpiece | Modern Tremolo |
| Finish | Glossy lacquer | Tuners | Locking |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Number of pickups | 2 |
| Number of frets | 24 | Controls | 1 x Push/Push Volume Boost + 1 x Tone |
| Fret type | Medium Jumbo | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sterling by Music Man Majesty 200X Cerulean Paradise suitable for progressive metal?
This model is suitable for progressive rock, metal, fusion, and modern rock genres. The DiMarzio Crunch Lab bridge pickup delivers a sharp attack and sustained lows for saturated rhythm playing.
Is the 12 dB boost on the Majesty 200X built-in?
The active electronics include a 12 dB volume boost controlled by a push/push potentiometer. This feature allows increasing the output level during a solo or a passage change. A tone control and a 3-position selector complete the controls.
What is the playing comfort of the neck?
With a 400 mm radius, 24 Medium Jumbo frets, and a 648 mm scale length, the nyatoh neck with ebony fingerboard is designed for fast techniques like legato and tapping.
Does the tremolo stay stable with locking tuners?
The Modern Tremolo bridge is paired with locking tuners, a setup intended to facilitate string changes and maintain tuning stability. The original setup uses Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings in 10-46.
Is a gig bag included with this guitar?
A padded gig bag is included. This 6-string guitar is offered only in a right-handed version, with a nyatoh body and a flamed maple top finished in gloss.
