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Frets

We start with the frets on your instrument. All guitar necks move and change over time so we will make sure that your frets are nice and flat as we go up the neck. We don't want any high or low spots as this will mean your guitar will need a higher than optimum action and potentially suffer with fret buzz.

We check and properly profile the playing surface of the frets and then make sure the fret ends are finished off properly. The fret is then polished to ensure smooth string bending.

Truss Rod

Then it's on to the truss rod. This metal rod differs from guitar to guitar (some guitars such as classical guitars don't usually have a truss rod!) and basically controls the "relief" or curve of the neck. Not enough relief and your strings won't have enough clearance over the other frets when playing. Too much relief and you'll have a high action which gets worse as you go up the neck.

The heavier the strings then the more the truss rod needs to work. Proper adjustment in the workshop means that the action will be just right for the strings fitted to your guitar.

Top Nut

The top nut is super important and is one of the two open contact points of your guitar. The technician will check and cut each slot to make sure the strings both run freely but are not sitting in a slot that's too big.

The top nut also plays a big part in the action of your guitar so we'll hit that sweet spot between too low and too high.

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On an acoustic, the saddle is cut to the correct height making sure the bottom is 100% flat and straight. This means the string can transfer its vibration properly into the body of your guitar.

For electric guitars, the saddles are adjusted to ensure your intonation is perfect. We will also match the saddles to the radius of your fretboard.

Bridge / Tremolo

The bridge affects the break angle and string height of your guitar and is also responsible for holding your saddles.

For a guitar with a Floyd Rose tremolo system or similar, the spring tension has to be just right to allow the tremolo to return to its "zero point" and keep everything in tune.

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Intonation

Intonation is the measure of how in-tune the guitar string is across the length of the fretboard and a guitar with badly set intonation will get more and more out of tune as the string is shortened when you play.

Tiny adjustments are made to each string where applicable to adjust its length and ensure that the intonation is set just right.

Overall Action

Once all the above has been completed, the guitar is checked for playability and fine adjustments are made. This step brings everything together and means your guitar will be set up optimally.

Machine Heads

Every machine head is operated and checked for function. We need to ensure that the machine heads operate smoothly.

Electrics

All the functions of your guitar are checked to ensure everything is working as intended.

For acoustic guitars we will check the functions of the EQ system and controls as well as check the internal cabling and jack socket.

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Jet JS-500 HH Electric Guitar

Name: Jet JS-500 HH Electric Guitar
Brand: Jet
SKU: JETJS500MBK
Price: 389.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dual humbucking power and an extended playing range

SKU: JETJS500MBK

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Finding an electric guitar that offers high-performance rock specifications and premium tonewoods without a heavy financial investment can be a challenge for modern players. The Jet JS-500 SLS electric guitar tackles this directly, subverting traditional entry-level expectations by packing dual humbucking power and an extended playing range into a highly accessible, gig-ready platform.

Built with a solid and resonance-rich body made from roasted poplar, this instrument offers a stable and lightweight foundation that prevents shoulder strain during long practice blocks or high-energy live shows. By combining robust kiln-baked woods with high-tier locking hardware, it provides developing musicians and seasoned guitarists with an exceptionally reliable workhorse built for the stage.

Powerful Dual Alnico Humbucking System

The electronic heart of this model is configured for maximum impact and versatile tone-shaping, using a dual humbucker (HH) layout. Armed with custom-voiced Alnico magnets, these pickups are specifically engineered to drive amplifiers smoothly, delivering a thick, high-output punch while retaining exceptional articulation. This makes the instrument highly responsive to dynamic right-hand attack, working particularly well with heavy overdrive or distortion by naturally cancelling unwanted electrical hum.

The bridge position serves up a crisp, aggressive mid-range bite that easily slices through a dense band mix, making it ideal for tight rhythm riffs and hot lead passages. Flicking over to the neck humbucker reveals a deep, round, and warm voicing that excels at smooth blues lines and singing, fluid solos. This sonic array is managed by a streamlined and intuitive control layout consisting of a master volume knob, a master tone knob, and a three-way pickup selector toggle.

Extended 24-Fret Range and Premium Mixed Ebony Fingerboard

Unlike standard double-cutaway designs that cap out at 21 or 22 frets, the JS-500 SLS features an extended 24-fret layout. This expanded range grants full two-octave access per string, making it an excellent platform for lead guitarists, modern metal players, and progressive rock enthusiasts who require unhindered reach into the highest registers.

The playing surface is built for high-speed navigation and long-term comfort, pairing a rock-solid Canadian maple neck with a premium mixed ebony fingerboard. Carved into an ergonomic modern C-shaped profile with a familiar 9.5" (24.1 cm) radius, the neck fits naturally into the hand, supporting comfortable chord grip down low and clean, effortless string bending up high. Stability is augmented by a double-action truss rod, allowing for precise relief tweaks to keep your action uniform season after season.

Pro-Tier Locking Tuners and Synchronised Tremolo

To withstand the demands of heavy pitch manipulation and aggressive live playing, the physical appointments focus heavily on mechanical locking precision. The headstock comes fitted with a set of chrome locking machine heads. By anchoring the string core firmly inside the tuner post, these machine heads speed up restringing times significantly while completely eliminating string slippage, keeping your tuning locked down through intense performance sessions.

At the opposite breakdown point, strings pass over a high-density bone and polymer fibre nut down into a responsive synchronised tremolo bridge. The bone composite material facilitates optimal acoustic energy transfer from the strings straight into the roasted body wood to maximise natural acoustic sustain. Combined with the locking tuners, the stable bridge pivot points allow you to add expressive dips, pitch shimmers, and dynamic chordal vibrato with total mechanical confidence.

Jet JS-500 SLS Specifications

Pickup Configuration - two humbuckers (HH).
Pickups - custom JET Alnico humbucking pickups (neck and bridge).
Body Material - roasted poplar.
Body Type - solid body double-cutaway.
Neck Material - Canadian maple.
Neck Profile - modern C.
Fingerboard Material - mixed ebony.
Fingerboard Radius - 9.5" (24.1 cm).
Scale Length - 25.5" (64.8 cm).
Nut Width - 42 mm.
Nut Material - bone and polymer fibre.
Truss Rod - double action.
Number of Frets - 24.
Bridge Type - synchronised tremolo.
Controls - 1 x volume, 1 x tone, 3-way pickup selector switch.
Machine Heads - chrome locking tuners.
Hardware Finish - chrome-plated.

The Jet JS-500 SLS electric guitar establishes itself as an outstanding workhorse for players who want high-performance speed specs and premium hardware features on an realistic budget. Its pairing of an extended 24-fret ebony board, locking tuner precision, and punchy dual Alnico humbuckers ensures it holds down any stage or studio session with absolute consistency.

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