JET Guitars may have established itself as a guitar brand that prizes affordability; however, this doesn't mean sacrificing a premium playing experience or high-quality specs.
With its Elite Series models, which sit at the top of the JET range, the Slovenia-based brand is catering to players who demand superior quality without breaking the bank, with each model promising to deliver meticulous craftsmanship, top-quality components, and eye-catching designs and colorways.
JS-40 Elite
First off, the Metallic Burst-finished JS-40 Elite is a premium Strat-style HSS electric guitar that features a two-piece alder body, roasted maple neck, and rosewood fretboard that provide “superior stability” and a “silky-smooth playing experience.”
Tone-wise, it's equipped with custom-designed premium Alnico V pickups that guarantee versatile tones, with further specs including a five-way pickup selector and Wilkinson Vintage tuners and hardware for tuning stability.
The JS-40 Elite is priced at £719 (approx. $970).
JT-30 Elite
Perhaps the JT-30 Elite's striking gold metallic finish is the first thing that makes this guitar stand out. However, the Tele-style electric guitar's specs are definitely not ones to sniff at.
The two-piece alder body offers a balanced tone and resonance, with a roasted maple C-profile neck and a rosewood fretboard featuring 22 medium jumbo frets that guarantee stability. A custom-designed premium Alnico V SS pickup set, Wilkinson Vintage tuners and hardware, and a three-way pickup selector round out its specs.
Its price tag? £669 (approx. $903.10).
JS-45 Elite
As our gear reviews team aptly put it in a recent review, “If you can’t afford (or justify) that posh-looking Tom Anderson or Suhr, increasingly there are options such as this new Jet JS-45 Elite that aims to capture some of that posh vibe with a far more attainable price tag.”
The boutique-inspired, super-S JS-45 screams “high performance.” The two-piece mahogany body with a solid flamed top offers a rich, resonant sound – complemented by the custom-designed premium Alnico V HSS pickups, which deliver an array of tones, from well-defined lows to bright, sparkling highs.
Other specs include a quarter-sawn, light-roasted maple neck and a rosewood ’board with 22 medium jumbo frets. Locking tuners, paired with a custom tremolo system, ensure tuning stability.
And for those who prize aesthetics, you'll be pleased to learn that this model is available in two attractive finishes: Indigo Gray (£799 / approx. $1,078) and Fireburst (£879 / approx. $1,186), both of which highlight the flamed top’s distinct grain.
JS-50 Elite
Described by its makers as a “no-compromise guitar,” the JS-50 Elite stands out not only for its eye-catching Art Blue finish but also for its tone.
It sports a two-piece mahogany body with a custom-painted top, making each guitar truly unique, as well as a quarter-sawn, light roasted maple neck, an Indian rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, and a custom tremolo system with locking tuners.
The custom-designed premium Alnico V pickup set in a dual humbucker configuration, controlled by a three-way toggle switch, rounds out the specs and ensures that this guitar is fully equipped to deliver full-bodied tones aplenty. At £879 (approx. $1,186), it's the ultimate bang-for-your-buck electric guitar.
All Elite Series models are currently available from JET Guitars' partner retailers.
For more information, visit JET Guitars.
