Jet Guitars - JL 500 Silverburst Singlecut

The Jet Guitars JL-500 SLB wears its Silverburst finish as a statement of its sonic intent. The solid mahogany single-cutaway design — with the body, back and sides all carved from a single piece of wood — produces a rich sustain and a warm, woody harmonic tone that lighter-bodied guitars simply cannot match. The two hand-wound Alnico V humbuckers, rated at 8 kOhm, deliver a crisp attack and sculpted bass without any unwanted hiss: the kind of signal that drives a distorted amp without breaking up.
The instrument’s construction follows the same philosophy. The Modern C-profile mahogany neck features a 628.65 mm (24.75") scale length, a short scale that brings the frets closer together and reduces string tension for expressive bends. The rosewood fingerboard with a 304.8 mm (12") radius — flatter than the vintage curve — allows for fatigue-free barre chords and a right hand that glides smoothly across the 22 frets. The double truss rod ensures the neck stays stable whatever the climate.
The understated, sturdy chrome hardware complements the instrument’s aesthetic. The bone nut — or polymer fibre on post-2025 models — transmits vibrations to the body without colouration, whereas a soft synthetic nut would absorb the energy. The 3-way selector switch, combined with 2 independent volume and 2 tone controls, provides precise control over each pickup: neck only, both together, or bridge only. The JL-500 SLB is designed for players who play loud, from hard rock to modern metal, and who want a guitar where every component works in perfect harmony.