The Jet Guitars JS-400 HT in Blue
Pure Power, No Distractions
At Town Center Music, we know that sometimes, less is more. While most modern guitars try to be everything to everyone with complicated switching and infinite pickup combinations, the Jet Guitars JS-400 HT in Blue takes a different path. This is a "purist’s" instrument. By featuring a single, high-output humbucker in the bridge position and a rock-solid hardtail bridge, Jet has created a guitar that is all about attitude, sustain, and simplicity. It’s the ultimate "plug-in-and-crank-it" tool for the player who knows exactly what they want: pure, uncompressed rock and roll tone.
Finished in a dreamy, vibrant Blue, the JS-400 HT is a high-performance machine that punches way above its weight class. Whether you’re a local Suwanee musician playing high-energy sets or a recording artist looking for the most direct signal path possible, this guitar is ready to deliver.
The Power of One: The Single Humbucker Advantage
The heart and soul of the JS-400 HT is its bridge-mounted ceramic humbucker. Without a neck or middle pickup to muddy the waters, the signal path is as direct and clean as it gets. Many tone purists argue that single-pickup guitars actually sound better because there are fewer magnets pulling on the strings, allowing for greater natural vibration and sustain.
This custom-voiced humbucker is designed to be a "do-it-all" engine. At full volume, it provides a thick, aggressive growl with plenty of harmonic content for leads and heavy riffs. However, because the electronics are so responsive, you can roll back the volume knob to clean up the signal, moving from a roaring distortion to a gritty "edge-of-breakup" chime without ever touching a pedal. It’s an exercise in tonal control that forces you to become a more expressive player.
Rock-Solid Stability: Hardtail Bridge and Locking Tuners
The "HT" in the name stands for Hardtail, and for many of our customers at Town Center Music, this is the ultimate selling point. By removing the tremolo system, Jet has eliminated the primary source of tuning instability. The strings go through the body and anchor directly into the wood, creating a massive increase in resonance and "snap."
But Jet didn't stop there. In a move rarely seen at this price point, the JS-400 HT comes factory-equipped with locking chrome tuning keys. These tuners lock the string firmly at the post, making string changes a 30-second affair and ensuring that once you’re in tune, you stay there. When you combine these locking keys with the string-through-body bridge and the 2026-spec polymer fiber nut, you have a guitar that is virtually bulletproof. You can dig in as hard as you want, and the JS-400 HT will hold its pitch until the final encore.
The Jet Signature: Roasted Canadian Maple Neck
Even with its stripped-back electronics, the JS-400 HT retains Jet’s most famous feature: the Roasted Canadian Maple neck. At Town Center Music, we always emphasize the importance of roasted wood for our Georgia players. The roasting process (torrefaction) removes the moisture that causes wood to expand and contract. This means the neck is incredibly stable against the humidity swings we see in Suwanee, requiring far fewer adjustments than a standard maple neck.
The neck features a Modern "C" profile and a smooth-as-silk satin finish. It feels fast, slim, and high-end. Paired with a 9.5-inch radius fretboard and 22 frets, the playing experience is fluid and effortless. Whether you are holding down heavy power chords or flying through pentatonic scales, this neck provides a boutique feel that belies its affordable price tag.
Ergonomic Design and Striking Blue Finish
The JS-400 HT is built on a solid basswood body, known for its balanced tone and lightweight feel. This makes it an ideal choice for high-energy live performances where you don't want a heavy guitar weighing you down. The deep belly and forearm contours ensure the guitar sits comfortably against your body, while the Blue gloss finish provides a modern, sleek aesthetic that looks fantastic under any lighting.
With its simple "one volume, one tone" control layout and its high-quality chrome hardware, every inch of this guitar is designed for the working musician who wants to focus on their performance, not their gear.
Why Buy Your Jet JS-400 HT from Town Center Music?
When you choose Town Center Music, you aren't just getting a guitar in a box; you’re getting an instrument that has been handled with care by experts. We are an authorized Jet dealer located right here in Suwanee, GA. We keep our inventory in a climate-controlled showroom and perform a multi-point inspection 7 setup (a $75 value, FREE!) on every JS-400 HT. We verify the locking tuners are smooth, the bridge intonation is spot-on, and the single humbucker is wired for maximum output.
Are you ready to stop fighting your guitar and start playing it? Experience the power of simplicity and the stability of a hardtail. Order your Jet JS-400 HT in Blue from Town Center Music today!
