PJD Guitars St John Elite

There aren't many electric guitars that look more elegant than PJD's St. John Elite! Hand-crafted in the UK, this model comes equipped with high-quality electronics and hardware from Bare Knuckle Pickups and Gotoh respectively. It also boasts a chambered Swamp Ash body and Roasted Maple neck, giving the instrument a truly exquisite feel and sound, while its custom "C"-shaped profile and Indian Rosewood fingerboard are so addictive — they should come with a warning sign! Extras include a rugged hard case and a PJD Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Features

• Chambered Swamp Ash Body — Traditional tonewood with a gorgeous natural grain and a balanced sound. Chambered to reduce weight and boost resonance.
• Bolt-On Construction — Produces a snappy note response for an immediate playing experience.
• Roasted Maple Neck — Roasting process crystallises resins and removes all of the natural moisture retained by the neck wood, ultimately darkening the material and adding stability for rock-solid tuning!
• "C"-Shaped Neck — Custom profile provides comfortable playability, suitable for both traditional and contemporary players. The silky-smooth oil/wax finish won't ever slow you down either!
• 10-12” Compound Radius Fingerboard — Rounded at the lower end of the neck to make chords easier to fret, this radius subtly flattens out the higher you go; making fast passages feel easier to play.
• Jescar 55090 Frets — Narrow tall fret-wire offers a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
• Bone Nut — Low-friction material minimises unwanted tuning slips and enhances sustain.
• Gotoh Hardware — 6-saddle hardtail bridge allows you to precisely set the action and intonation for each string, with the vintage-style tuners keeping everything stable!
• Bare Knuckle Pickups — The unique Old Guard humbucker and P90 set is suitable for classic blues, rock, country, pop and alternative styles. Featuring Alnico II magnets, these pickups have a low output range and are capable of producing open, dynamic tones. Hand-wound in Devon, UK.
• CTS Potentiometers — Enable smooth control over pickup volume and overall tone.
• Included Hard Case — High-quality, PJD-branded case protects the instrument against knocks on the road.About PJD Guitars

PJD Guitars build breathtaking, boutique instruments in Britain. Proudly using "the world's best materials and components to hand-craft modern guitars with classic features", their beautiful models are designed for players who adore the finer things in life! Click here to learn more about PJD Guitars.

Specifications

• Serial Number: #382
• Model: St. John Elite
• Colour: Black Burst

Body

• Body Wood: Swamp Ash
• Top Wood: Flamed Maple

Neck

• Neck Wood: Quartersawn Roasted Maple
• Neck Profile: Standard C Shape
• Neck Finish: Oil/Wax
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: Compound 10-12"
• Frets: Jescar 55090 (Narrow Tall)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Nut: Bone (42mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: Gotoh Hardtail
• Tuners: Gotoh Vintage-Style
• Hardware Finish: Nickel

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Bare Knuckle Old Guard Humbucker
• Neck Pickup: Bare Knuckle Old Guard P90
• Controls: 3-Way Pickup Selector Switch (Switchcraft), Volume and Tone (CTS 550K)
• Jack Socket: Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

• Case: PJD-Branded Hiscox Hard Case
• Extras: PJD Certificate of Authenticity