Jet Guitars JS 480 Black Gold

A JS 480 designed as an accessible modern “superstrat”

The Jet Guitars JS 480 embodies the spirit of modern guitar designs inspired by the great classics, with an efficiency-focused approach: immediate playability, simple and intuitive electronics, and a high-end look thanks to its gold hardware. This electric guitar aims to strike an excellent balance between comfort, versatility, and visual presence, making it ideal as a first “real” stage guitar or as a main instrument without unnecessary complexity.

Who is the Jet Guitars JS 480 Black Gold for?

This Jet Guitars model is perfectly suited to motivated beginners looking for a serious guitar, as well as intermediate players seeking a versatile instrument for rehearsing, recording, and playing in a band. Its pickup configuration and ergonomics make it comfortable in a wide range of styles: pop, rock, funk, indie, blues, and any situation where precise rhythm playing alternates with expressive lead work. The Tremolo also lets you add subtle vibrato and more pronounced effects depending on your playing style.

Sound character: clarity, attack, and a complete tonal palette thanks to the SSS Alnico V

With its three Alnico V single-coil pickups (SSS), the JS 480 focuses on definition and attack: bright cleans, in-between positions that are ideal for funk rhythms and arpeggios, and a sharper bridge pickup that cuts through in a rock mix. The 5-way selector lets you move quickly from one tonal register to another, while the pair of controls—1 volume and 1 tone—helps round off the high end or boost presence depending on your amplifier and effects.

The construction also contributes to the overall sound: the basswood body provides a well-balanced response, with consistent mids and an even feel, while the roasted maple neck promotes a sense of stability and a crisp attack. The Tremolo adds extra expressiveness, from gentle vibrato to more pronounced effects, while maintaining a “modern” approach thanks to the gold hardware and locking tuners.

Recommended compatible accessories

To get the most out of this electric guitar, you can pair it with a 6.35 mm jack cable, a strap (standard attachments), a tuner (pedal or clip-on), a universal guitar stand, and a set of electric guitar strings suited to your touch (gauge of your choice). An assortment of picks will also help you fine-tune the attack and dynamics to suit your style.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double
Strings	Steel	Color	Yellow

Type	electric guitar	Nut	bone
Body	basswood	Nut width	1.65" / 42 mm
Finishing / color	Black (Black)	Tuning machines	gold, locking
Neck	roasted Canadian maple	Bridge	Tremolo, gold
Profile	Modern C	Hardware	gold
Truss rod	double-action truss rod	Pickups	SSS Alnico V, Custom model
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Key	rosewood	Selector switch	5-way
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Listed features	roasted poplar body; roasted maple neck and rosewood key; gold hardware
Number of frets	22