Johnson Single Cone Jr-994E-Ac
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Essential Information About the JR-994 Guitar
Essential Information About the JR-994 Guitar
- True single cone resonator guitar: clear attack, strong projection, and a "roots" character.
- Brass body: rich presence in the midrange, with solid sustain and a bold look.
- Single-coil pickup: for amplification while preserving the resonator's sonic identity.
- Playing comfort: mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, 46 mm / 1.81" bone nut.
Manufacturer Information
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A resonator in the pure tradition, reimagined with an "antique copper" finish
The JR-994 is rooted in the spirit of historic resonator guitars, designed to project loudly without amplification thanks to their internal cone. With its brass body and "antique copper" finish, it clearly aims for the aesthetics and feel of vintage instruments, while adding a single-coil pickup to facilitate onstage or rehearsal use.
For which guitarists and styles?
This guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced players seeking distinctive tones but remains accessible to a motivated beginner who wants an instrument with character. It excels particularly in blues, slide, roots, country, and folk, whenever a percussive attack and a sonic signature that breaks away from the "classic dreadnought" mold are desired.
Sound
The brass body delivers a bright response and rich midrange density, with an immediate sense of power at the attack. The single cone resonator design enhances projection, emphasizes harmonics, and offers highly responsive dynamics whether played with a pick or fingers, ideal for blues and slide. In terms of comfort, the mahogany neck promotes a stable and warm response, while the rosewood fingerboard slightly softens the attack. The single-coil pickup allows amplification of the instrument while maintaining a direct and precise reproduction, useful for standing out in a mix.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Neck Type | Glued |
| Cutaway | Yes | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Brown |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Matt |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Chromed |
| Model | JR994 | Wood | mahogany |
| Type | resonator guitar | Scale length | 25.0" / 634 mm |
| Resonator | single cone | Nut width | 46 mm / 1.81" |
| Material | brass | Nut material | bone |
| Finish | "antique copper" | Pickup | single-coil |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Johnson Single Cone Jr-994E-Ac suitable for slide blues?
Its single cone resonator design promotes a quick attack and a metallic tone suited for bottleneck playing. The brass body enhances midrange presence for blues and roots styles.
What tonal qualities does the brass body provide?
Brass delivers a dense midrange response with a bright texture. Attacks remain well-defined even during energetic playing.
Can it be plugged into an amplifier?
A single-coil pickup is integrated, allowing use in amplified settings. The output remains direct and precise both in rehearsal and on stage.
What are the scale length and nut width?
The scale length is 634 mm (25.0 inches) and the bone nut width measures 46 mm. This setup corresponds to a precise and responsive string tension.
Does this resonator guitar feature a cutaway?
Yes, this model includes a cutaway for easier access to higher notes. It is equipped with six steel strings, a glued mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard.
