Jet Guitars JS-380 in Olympic White & Gold

The Royal Standard

At Town Center Music, we see a lot of "S-style" guitars come through our Suwanee showroom, but few command attention quite like the Jet Guitars JS-380 Olympic White. Affectionately known as the "Gold Edition," this instrument takes the vintage-inspired foundation of the Jet lineup and adds a layer of sophistication and hardware performance that is typically reserved for custom-tier builds. With its pristine Olympic White finish, gleaming gold hardware, and high-performance Alnico pickups, the JS-380 is an instrument designed for the player who wants to look as professional as they sound.

This isn't just a budget guitar with a fancy coat of paint. The JS-380 represents a significant spec bump, featuring a Wilkinson tremolo system and genuine Alnico SSS pickups, making it a formidable tool for session work, live performance, and studio recording alike.

Alnico Chime: The Standard of Tone

The primary differentiator for the JS-380 series is the move to Jet Custom Alnico Single-Coil pickups. While ceramic pickups are great for high-output growl, Alnico magnets (Aluminum, Nickel, and Cobalt) are the industry standard for traditional, musical guitar tones. These pickups offer a "sweeter" top end, a more compressed and musical midrange, and a touch-sensitivity that allows your playing dynamics to truly shine through.

In the neck and middle positions, you’ll find that legendary "bell-like" clarity that is perfect for blues, pop, and funk. The bridge pickup provides a focused, biting "snap" that cuts through a dense mix without becoming harsh. With the classic 5-way selector switch, the JS-380 offers a massive tonal palette—from the hollow "cluck" of the out-of-phase positions to the soaring, liquid leads of the neck position.

Enhanced Hardware: The Wilkinson Tremolo System

Stability is the name of the game with the JS-380. Unlike standard vintage-style bridges, this model features a Wilkinson synchronized tremolo. Wilkinson hardware is world-renowned for its engineering and reliability. This bridge offers a smoother "travel" and more consistent return-to-pitch than basic tremolo systems. Whether you are adding a light shimmer to a jazz chord or performing expressive surf-rock dips, the Wilkinson bridge ensures your performance remains in tune.

Complementing the bridge is the 2025/2026 spec high-performance nut and locking gold-finished high-ratio tuning machines. This combination creates a stable "vibration loop" that enhances both the sustain of the instrument and your confidence on stage. When you dig into a big three-fret bend, you can trust that the JS-380 will be right there with you when you return to the root note.

Boutique Feel: Roasted Canadian Maple Neck

The hallmark of Jet Guitars is the Roasted Canadian Maple neck. By heat-treating the wood in a specialized kiln, Jet removes moisture and organic sugars, creating a piece of timber that is exceptionally stable and resistant to the humidity fluctuations of the Georgia climate. No more worrying about the "fret sprout" or neck bowing that often plagues standard maple necks during a Suwanee summer.

Beyond the stability, the roasting process gives the wood a gorgeous, dark-toasted aesthetic and a silky, satin feel. The Modern "C" profile and 9.5-inch radius fretboard are designed to fit comfortably in the hand, making complex chords easier to fret and technical leads faster to execute. The 22 frets are meticulously finished, providing a frictionless playing surface that feels "broken-in" from the moment you take it out of the box.

The Olympic White & Gold Aesthetic

There is no more iconic combination in the world of guitars than Olympic White and Gold. It is a look that suggests class, history, and authority. The high-gloss Olympic White finish is deep and lustrous, providing the perfect canvas for the gold-plated Wilkinson tremolo, gold tuning keys, and gold-accented hardware. At Town Center Music, we often see this guitar become the centerpiece of a player's collection simply because it looks as good on a stand as it does in a spotlight.

The solid basswood body ensures the guitar remains lightweight and resonant, making it an excellent choice for three-set gigs where shoulder fatigue is a concern. The deep belly and forearm contours allow the instrument to hug the player’s body, providing a seamless ergonomic experience.

Why Buy Your Jet JS-380 from Town Center Music?

As an authorized Jet dealer, Town Center Music is more than just a retail store; we are a dedicated team of musicians and technicians. Every Jet JS-380 OW-G that passes through our Suwanee, GA shop is treated like a custom-shop instrument. We inspect the gold hardware for flaws, verify that the Wilkinson tremolo is set up for optimal travel, and ensure the Alnico pickups are height-adjusted for the perfect output balance. A $75 value, absolutely FREE!

We store all our inventory in a climate-controlled environment to protect the roasted maple and the finish. When you purchase from us, you’re getting a guitar that is ready to play the minute it leaves the shop.

Ready to elevate your stage presence? Experience the boutique tone and regal style of the Jet JS-380 in Olympic White. Visit Town Center Music or order online today to claim this Alnico-powered masterpiece!