Jet Guitars JS 400 Black
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Essential Information About the Jet Guitars JS 400 Black Guitar
- Pickup Configuration: HSS Ceramic - a humbucker for power, two singles for clarity and snappy sounds.
- Neck and Fingerboard in Roasted Maple: increased stability and fast playing feel, ideal for bends and modern licks.
- Scale Length 25.5" / 648 mm and 22 frets: familiar markers, good string tension, and precision across the neck.
- Tremolo Bridge + 5-position Selector: real tonal versatility, from clean to drive.
A JS Designed for Versatility in the "Super Strat" Spirit
The Jet Guitars JS 400 Black embraces a decidedly versatile approach: modern ergonomics, simple and effective electronics, and an HSS setup crafted to cover a wide range of tones. It's an electric guitar aimed at everyday efficiency, with immediate playability and intuitive controls.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
Thanks to its Modern C neck profile and comfortable radius, the JS 400 is well suited for beginner guitarists seeking a guitar that can evolve, as well as intermediate players looking for an easy-to-play instrument. The HSS combination makes it comfortable in rock, pop, blues, funk (single coil positions), and even heavier styles when the humbucker is engaged for dense rhythms or thicker leads.
Sound Character: The Basswood + Ceramic HSS Balance
The basswood body is appreciated for its balance: present mids, fairly even response, and a sonic foundation that lets the pickups express themselves well. Paired with a roasted maple neck and fingerboard, you get a clear attack and good clarity, useful for arpeggios, articulate licks, and clean tones.
The ceramic HSS configuration offers a wide palette: the humbucker generally provides higher output and density, ideal for saturation and riffs, while the two singles deliver brighter, more "percussive" sounds. The 1 Volume and 1 Tone controls, combined with the 5-position selector, allow quick switching from precise clean to more aggressive drive, while maintaining very direct use on stage or in rehearsal.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of this electric guitar, you can pair it with a good quality 6.35 mm jack cable, a tuner (clip-on or pedal), a comfortable strap, and a guitar stand suitable for electrics. A set of plectrums of various thicknesses is also ideal for exploring alternate picking, funk rhythms, and sharper solos.
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Double |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Type | electric guitar | Nut Width | 1.65" / 42 mm |
| Body | basswood | Truss Rod | double action |
| Neck | Canadian roasted maple | Bridge | tremolo |
| Profile | Modern C | Tuners | chrome |
| Fingerboard | roasted maple | Hardware Finish | chrome |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Pickups | ceramic HSS |
| Scale Length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Controls | 1 Volume, 1 Tone |
| Number of Frets | 22 | Selector | 5 positions |
| Nut Material | bone | Finish | black |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Jet Guitars JS 400 Black suitable for beginners?
Its roasted maple neck with a Modern C profile and a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius offers an accessible feel. The 22 frets and 25.5-inch (648 mm) scale length match the standard specifications of an ST-style guitar.
What tones does the ceramic HSS configuration provide?
The HSS setup combines a humbucker and two single-coil pickups with ceramic magnets. The humbucker delivers more thickness for riffs and distortion, while the single coils are suited for bright clean tones and funky rhythms.
How does the 5-position selector work?
The 5-way selector allows choosing different combinations of the HSS pickups. Together with the 1 Volume and 1 Tone controls, it facilitates switching between the single-coil and humbucker tones.
What wood is used for the body and neck?
The body is made of basswood, which offers a balanced response and pronounced mids. The Canadian neck and fingerboard are made of roasted maple, contributing to a crisp attack.
Does the JS 400 have a vibrato?
This guitar features a tremolo bridge, with a 42 mm bone nut and chrome tuning machines.



