Jet Guitars JS-400 in Olympic White
Unlimited Versatility
At Town Center Music, we are frequently asked for a guitar that can "do it all." Whether you’re playing in a weekend cover band, tracking diverse genres in a home studio, or just starting your musical journey, you need an instrument that doesn’t box you into a single sound. Enter the Jet Guitars JS-400 in Olympic White. While it maintains the iconic, sophisticated aesthetic of a 1960s classic, the JS-400 is a modern HSS (Humbucker-Single-Single) powerhouse. It offers the crystalline cleans of a vintage S-style guitar with the added "muscle" of a bridge humbucker, all built onto a chassis that features boutique-level specs like roasted maple and high-performance polymer hardware.
The JS-400 isn't just a budget-friendly option; it's a disruption of the market, proving that you don't have to spend a fortune to get a professional-feeling neck and a versatile tonal palette.
The HSS Advantage: From Sparkle to Scream
The defining feature of the JS-400 is its HSS pickup configuration. Many traditional single-coil bridge pickups can sound a bit thin when you kick on a heavy distortion or overdrive pedal. Jet solves this by loading the JS-400 with a custom-voiced ceramic humbucker in the bridge position. This pickup provides the thick, punchy midrange and high-output growl needed for hard rock, alternative, and even metal.
However, the "Single-Single" part of the equation remains intact. In the neck and middle positions, you have two ceramic single-coil pickups that deliver that legendary "quack" and chime. With the 5-way selector switch, you can easily transition from a soulful, bluesy neck tone to a percussive, funky middle-position "cluck," and finally to a roaring lead tone at the bridge. It is quite literally five guitars in one.
Modern Materials: The Polymer Fiber Nut
A guitar is only as good as its weakest link, and on many affordable instruments, that link is the nut. At Town Center Music, we are excited to highlight Jet’s 2025/2026 update: the high-performance polymer fiber nut. This advanced material is engineered to be self-lubricating and incredibly dense. In the past, plastic nuts would "catch" the strings, causing the guitar to go out of tune whenever you used the tremolo or performed a big string bend. The new polymer fiber nut allows the strings to glide effortlessly, providing the kind of tuning stability you would usually expect from an instrument with a much higher price tag.
Premium Feel: Roasted Canadian Maple Neck
If you've never played a Roasted Maple neck, you are in for a treat. Jet uses Canadian Maple that has undergone a specialized kiln-drying process to remove moisture and sugars. This process—known as torrefaction—makes the wood significantly more stable. For our customers in Suwanee and the surrounding North Georgia area, this is a lifesaver. Our humidity swings can wreak havoc on traditional guitar necks, but the roasted maple on the JS-400 is remarkably resistant to bowing and warping.
Beyond the technical benefits, the neck feels incredible. It features a Modern "C" profile and a smooth satin finish that eliminates the "sticky" feel of traditional gloss necks. Paired with a 9.5-inch radius fretboard and 22 meticulously finished frets, the JS-400 offers a playing experience that is fast, fluid, and inspiring.
Classic Aesthetics and Ergonomic Design
Finished in the timeless Olympic White, the JS-400 looks at home on any stage. The solid basswood body is lightweight, making it an excellent choice for younger players or anyone who wants to avoid shoulder strain during a long rehearsal. Basswood is also known for its balanced, neutral tonal profile, which allows the character of the HSS pickups to really shine through.
The hardware is finished in high-quality chrome, featuring a synchronized tremolo bridge for expressive pitch bends and high-ratio tuning machines for precise adjustments. Every curve and contour of the body is designed for comfort, ensuring that the guitar feels like an extension of your own body.
Why Buy Your Jet JS-400 from Town Center Music?
When you choose Town Center Music, you’re choosing a staff of experts who actually play and maintain the gear we sell. We are an authorized Jet dealer, and we believe the JS-400 is one of the best values currently available in the guitar world. We don't just ship boxes—every guitar in our inventory is kept in a climate-controlled showroom and undergoes a multi-point inspection & setup (a $75 value, FREE!) to ensure the electronics are silent and the action is perfect before it leaves our shop.
Whether you’re looking for a "do-it-all" studio tool or a show-stopping live instrument, the Jet JS-400 in Olympic White is ready for the challenge. Visit our Suwanee, GA showroom to play one today, or order online with confidence.
Experience the power of HSS versatility and the stability of roasted maple. Order your Jet JS-400 in Olympic White from Town Center Music today and find your new favorite workhorse!
