The stain under the Majesty's clear coat is imperfect, with darker areas bleeding into solid color sections.

Some Sterling Majesty guitars suffer from sharp frets, with reports of them protruding from the fretboard edges.

Thin necks on the Majesty are highly sensitive to humidity and temperature, requiring frequent truss rod adjustments.

Owners report consistent string breakage at the tremolo block, suggesting potential sharp spots or defects that may require saddle replacement.

The piezo system on Majesties is reported to work well, though some users experience quality control issues.

Some users express satisfaction with installing DiMarzio pickups themselves, indicating ease of modification for personalized sound preferences.

Sterling models often lack the piezo pickup found in the EBMM versions, affecting tonal versatility.

JP6 and JP15 models are recommended over the Majesty for better resale value and potentially more stable necks.

PRS guitars are considered superior in quality control, often used as a benchmark against the Majesty.

EBMM Majesty is considered in a different league compared to Sterling in terms of overall build and quality.

Owners suggest a maximum price of $3,000 for the Majesty, citing quality control concerns at its $4,000 price point.

Sterling Majesty guitars can be found used for around $650, presenting a budget-friendly alternative to the more expensive EBMM Majesty models.

Users recommend upgrading to Ernie Ball Paradigm strings, noting improved durability and reduced breakage over several years of use.

Owners recommend upgrading Sterling Majesty’s bridge and tuners for improved tuning stability, despite existing locking tuners.

Sterling Majesty models, although made in Indonesia, are praised for their quality relative to their price, with some finding them very close to the higher-end EBMM versions.

Sterling Majesty guitars are reported to go out of tune easily, even without using the tremolo, particularly affecting the G string.