FILE 041 · UPDATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

SLOVENIA-BASED BRAND · CLASSIC SHAPES · ROASTED MAPLE · MODERN VALUE

JET Guitars

JET describes itself as a new electric-guitar brand based in Slovenia, built around classic silhouettes, modern specifications, bright finishes and affordable pricing. The range now stretches from 300-series value guitars through 1000-series and Elite models. JET is a good example of a brand whose visibility grew quickly in the online guitar market even though its catalog already spans many tiers.

OVERVIEW

What to know quickly

BASE JET's official site describes the company as a new electric-guitar brand based in Slovenia, Europe.
SERIES DEPTH The current catalog runs 300, 350, 380, 400, 450, 480, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, bass and Elite.
RECURRING FEATURE Roasted-maple necks appear widely, including in the 300/400 families where that specification is unusual at the price.

The number series is the map. A JS-300, JS-400, JS-800 and JS-1000 may share a familiar silhouette while using different bodies, pickups, bridges and hardware.

IDENTIFY YOUR GUITAR

Which JET Guitars do you have?

JET model codes are unusually helpful: JS, JT, JJ and JL indicate design families, while the series number and suffix often reveal hardware, pickup and finish differences.

  1. Start with the code. JS, JT, JJ and JL narrow the body family before the series number is even considered.
  2. Read the whole suffix. RLC, H, HT, FR and limited-edition designations can change bridge, pickups or finish.
  3. Check the neck material. Roasted maple is common, but fretboard and neck details vary by series.
  4. Identify the bridge. Tremolo, fixed, double-locking and stoptail hardware appear across different families.
  5. Use the official model page. JET publishes detailed specifications and RRP on individual model pages.

SERIES & CURRENT RETAIL GUIDE

JET organizes the line by numbered families

300 / 350 JS, JT and JJ classic/value models About $199–$350 U.S. street Entry / value
400 / 500 HSS/HH classics, hot-rodded and 7-string options About $279–$600 observed Value to mid
600 / 700 / 800 Mahogany, Alnico and performance / hot-rod models Roughly $450–$650 observed Mid-tier performance
1000 / Elite Quilted tops, locking hardware, premium series About $650–$900+ observed Upper mid / premium JET

Representative official RRPs and U.S. dealer prices checked September 29, 2026. JET sells through dealers, so regional pricing can vary.

USED VALUE GUIDE

The U.S. used market is still thin

Guitar Center showed only a few used JET guitars in late September 2026—examples included JS-300, JS-380 and JT-350 models. That means current new pricing and completed sales matter more than a large dealer-used sample.

300 SERIES USED Around $200–$300 in the small current sample.
350 / 380 USED Roughly $300–$500 in current dealer asks.
UPPER SERIES Use exact-model sold evidence; U.S. used samples remain sparse.
  1. Do not over-read one listing. A three-guitar dealer sample cannot establish a stable brand-wide used range.
  2. Check fret ends and setup. Value brands compete heavily on perceived playability, so the individual neck still matters.
  3. Verify series and suffix. A relic, hardtail, P90 or baritone version may not match the plain model.
  4. Compare against current dealer stock. New JET pricing is still the clearest anchor for many models.
  5. Inspect roasted necks normally. Roasted maple is a feature, not proof that the guitar has been kept dry or well set up.

CURRENT USED MARKET

See what the market is doing now

JET's U.S. used pool is still developing. Search exact model codes and compare dealer new prices, Reverb listings and completed sales together.

COMPARE

What else lives in this neighborhood?

JET competes most directly with feature-rich budget and mid-priced import electrics. The exact series determines whether the comparison should be entry-level or performance-oriented.

COMPARE WITH Squier / Yamaha Pacifica · classic-shape value comparisons
COMPARE WITH Harley Benton · online-era feature-per-dollar competition
COMPARE WITH Ibanez / Schecter entry-performance lines · higher JET series context

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Before you buy—or price—one

HISTORY & COMMENTARY

A modern catalog built to look familiar quickly

JET's own description calls it a new brand of electric guitars based in Slovenia, with classic high-end inspiration, modern finishes and a value-oriented goal.

The interesting part for the directory is how quickly that simple idea expanded into a full ladder: classic JS/JT shapes, offsets, baritones, seven-strings, performance guitars, 1000-series instruments and Elite models. It is exactly the kind of modern brand a used buyer may encounter before having any established mental price map.

WHAT PLAYERS LIKE

Why a JET Guitars can be worth picking up

CURRENT RETAIL & REFERENCE

Current series and representative prices were checked September 29, 2026.