Jet Guitars JL 500 Goldtop singlecut

Essential Information About the Jet Guitars JL 500 Goldtop Guitar

• Ergonomic and timeless singlecut format, ideal for rock and blues sounds.


• Mahogany body for a warm tonal foundation, with present mids and natural sustain.


• HH Alnico configuration (pickups made in Korea) for transitioning from vintage tone to thicker saturations.


• Modern comfort: mahogany neck with "Modern C" profile, rosewood fingerboard, and double-action truss rod.

A JL 500 Designed as a Modern Singlecut in the Jet Guitars Range

The Jet Guitars JL 500 Goldtop is inspired by classic singlecuts while focusing on playability and versatility. Its mahogany body and neck duo, along with chrome hardware, establish a solid and coherent base: an electric guitar with an immediately recognizable "Goldtop" look, designed to deliver a dense, singing sound that is easy to shape through simple and effective electronics.

For Which Guitarists and Styles Is the JL 500 Made?

With its 22 frets, shorter scale length, and pair of humbuckers, the JL 500 is especially suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking quick playability and a versatile instrument. The 24.75" / 629 mm scale length offers a smooth playing feel, appreciated for bends, vibrato, and comfortable rhythms.

In terms of styles, it excels in rock, blues, hard rock, pop, and any genre requiring a full-bodied sound. The 3-position selector switch allows quick toggling between neck pickup (warmth), bridge pickup (attack and definition), or both pickups (balance), while the dual volume/dual tone controls refine the character to shift from thick cleans to more biting distortion.

Tone: The Mahogany + HH Alnico Combination, Between Warmth and Impact

The mahogany body is known for enhancing mids and promoting sustain, with a response often denser than lighter woods. Combined with a mahogany neck, it creates a homogeneous set that naturally highlights singing tones and less aggressive attacks, particularly enjoyable for both lead and rhythm playing.

The HH Alnico configuration (humbucker pickups) delivers power and reduces background noise compared to single coils, which helps when pushing the gain. The 2 volume, 2 tone electronics allow fine control over output level and treble openness: useful for balancing the two pickups, cleaning up crunch tones via the volume knob, or rounding off a too-sharp bridge sound with the tone control. The 3-position selector makes tone changes immediate during playing.

Comfort also contributes to the result: a 12" / 305 mm radius offers a fingerboard that is neither too flat nor too curved, suitable for chords and bends alike, and the bone nut promotes clear attack and good tuning stability, especially if the instrument is properly set up.

Technical specifications

Category	Single cut	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel	Color	Yellow

Type	electric guitar	Nut width	1.65" / 42 mm
Format	singlecut	Nut	bone
Body	mahogany	Tuners	chrome
Neck	mahogany	Bridge	stoptail
Profile	Modern C	Hardware	chrome
Truss rod	double action	Pickup configuration	HH
Scale length	24.75" / 629 mm	Pickups	HH Alnico, made in Korea
Fingerboard	rosewood	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-position selector
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Body shape	singlecut
Number of frets	22