Jet Guitars - JS 800 BKW

The JS-800 BKW’s matt black finish pulls no punches, and the matching hardware — tuning machines, selector switch, and other fittings — fits the look perfectly. A dark, bold aesthetic that will appeal to guitarists looking for a Stratocaster with a less traditional, more rock-inspired look, without compromising on the original silhouette.

Under the body, you’ll find a Korean-made Sung-il double-locking vibrato. In practical terms: whether you’re strumming hard, pulling off divebombs or simply adding a subtle vibrato to a solo, the tuning holds up perfectly. It’s the sort of feature that makes all the difference on stage, when you don’t have time to retune between songs.

The solid alder body remains the benchmark for this guitar shape, with a balanced tone across the bass and mid-range frequencies that gives the pickup’s character free rein. The roasted Canadian maple neck, with a Modern C profile, guarantees a natural feel from the first to the last fret, whilst the fingerboard—made from the same wood—delivers a crisper, more defined sound in the treble range.

On the electronics front, JET Guitars has developed a pair of in-house Alnico V humbucker pickups, fitted with wooden covers — an aesthetic touch that’s more than just a gimmick, as the wood also influences the pickup’s magnetic behaviour. The result: a warm tone at the neck position, sharper at the bridge, with a 3-position switch to navigate between the two.

Whether you play rock, funk or pop, the JS-800 BKW is just as at home in your bedroom as it is on a concert stage, with that blend of mechanical stability and sonic character that makes you want to plug back into the amp every night.