JET Guitars JS-800 Black Relic Electric Guitar

General

This model might have the satisfying, gig-worn and played-in look of an '80s original, but as well as the throwback sound of an HS loadout, the ST-style Jet Guitars JS-800 brings smooth and modern playability. Both pickups have been made in South Korea, so the Alnico humbucker planted at the bridge delivers full and thick dual-coil sound, striking a sweet contrast with the bright, sparkling tone of the single-coil planted at the neck. This stripped back layout has been coupled with the fuss-free control section of a single volume pot and a three-way switch, so you can flip between the bridge and neck pickups or blend them up.

The Jet Guitars JS800: Fast & Light Playability

The solid basswood body lays down a full sonic foundation framed by a clear mid-range accent that nicely balances everything out. The Canadian maple neck has even been roasted to remove excess moisture, increasing the density of the wood and boosting the resonance while reducing the chance of warping. Combine that with the smooth feel of the satin-gloss lacquer on the back of the neck, the modern C-profile and the 9.5 inch fretboard radius, and you're getting fast and light playability all the way up to the twenty-second fret. To finish, the Black Relic edition of the JET Guitars JS800 comes loaded with a no-nonsense, fixed string-through-body bridge.