Epiphone has teamed up with Joan Jett for the Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special, a stripped-down signature guitar based on the instrument the rock icon has used throughout her career.
The Olympic Special features a Mahogany slab-style body with the model’s asymmetrical double-cutaway shape and a set-in Mahogany neck carved to the Olympic Special profile. The 24.75″-scale neck features a Rosewood fingerboard with a 12″radius, 22 medium-jumbo frets, and pearloid dot inlays.
At the center of the guitar is a single PowerHammer ProBucker humbucker in the bridge position. It’s wired directly to a single volume control, leaving out both a pickup selector and tone control. The volume knob can therefore be used to manage everything from cleaner sounds to full-on overdrive, while an on/off toggle serves as a kill switch for stutters and hard stops.
The hardware is similarly straightforward, with an adjustable wraparound bridge, Graph Tech nut, and die-cast tuners. Nickel hardware and a Double Classic White pickup cover provide contrast against the guitar’s finish.
The guitar also features a gold reproduction of Joan Jett’s signature on the back of the classic Olympic Special headstock, along with an artist sticker set. The asymmetrical body and long upper horn provide access to the upper frets, while the lightweight construction keeps the guitar manageable during long sets.
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