Jeff Jewitt JJ - German Spruce & Honduran Rosewood

The Jeff Jewitt JJ – German Spruce & Honduran Rosewood was a true standout at the 2025 Artisan Guitar Show, where it garnered enthusiastic praise from both seasoned collectors and discerning players alike. A masterclass in tonal nuance and visual artistry, this guitar represents the pinnacle of Jeff Jewitt’s decades-long devotion to the craft. Known industry-wide as an authority on guitar finishing and wood coloration, Jeff's impact on modern luthiery reaches far beyond the aesthetics—his instruments are celebrated for their tonal depth, playability, and meticulous engineering. The JJ is a shining example of what happens when a master builder works at the height of his powers.

At its core is a AAA German spruce top, known for its clarity and warmth, supported by a forward-shifted X-brace design that brings out rich harmonics and an expansive dynamic range. The back and triple-laminated sides are crafted from rare Honduran rosewood, offering a deep, resonant bass response and crystalline trebles. The elegant Florentine cutaway provides full access to the upper register without compromising the guitar’s sleek, refined lines.

The visual detailing is nothing short of stunning. A segmented end grain spalted maple rosette—accented with black/maple/black purfling—frames the soundhole, which is bordered with understated black binding. Matching spalted maple in the end wedge, flamed maple purflings, and rich rosewood body binding complete the exquisite perimeter work. The ebony bridge pins and Jewitt's signature swoosh headstock, inlaid with a white MOP cat-eye/diamond motif, add elements of bold design and personal signature.

Built with a one-piece Honduran mahogany neck, this guitar offers a comfortable and stable feel, shaped for modern playability. The Madagascar rosewood fingerboard—with white purfling lines, MOP dot inlays, and a flourish at the 12th fret—adds elegance to every position shift, while the rosewood binding and flamed maple purfling reinforce its handcrafted sophistication. The 16" radius and 25.4" scale length provide smooth playability and excellent string tension balance.

With Gotoh 510 Cosmo Black tuning machines, a stainless steel dual-action truss rod reinforced with dual carbon fiber rods, and a compensated saddle setup, the JJ delivers precise intonation and long-term structural stability. Its tonal footprint is equally impressive—resonating at 175hz (top), 209hz (back), and a Helmholtz frequency of 97.3hz, this 4 lb 12 oz masterpiece is as responsive as it is beautiful.

The Jeff Jewitt JJ is more than a guitar—it’s a statement. A perfect fusion of sonic excellence, stunning design, and expert craftsmanship that left a lasting impression at one of the industry’s most prestigious showcases.

Other specifications include:

AAA German Spruce Top - Forward Shifted X Brace
Honduran Rosewood Back & Triple Laminate Sides
Florentine Cutaway
One Piece Honduran Mahogany Neck
Segmented End Grain Spalted Maple Rosette w/ Black/Maple/Black Purfling
Black Soundhole Binding
Spalted Maple End Wedge w/ Black/Flamed Maple/Black Purfling
Rosewood Body Binding w/Flamed Maple Purfling
Black/Flamed Maple/Black Top & Back Purfling
Jewitt Swoosh Headstock w/ White MOP Cat-eye/Diamond Inlay
Madagascar Rosewood w/ Maple/Black Laminate Peghead Front Veneer
Rosewood with Maple/Black Laminate & Block Inlay Back Veneer
Madagascar Rosewood Truss Rod Cover
Madagascar Rosewood Fingerboard w/ White Line - 16" Fingerboard Radius
Dot Fingerboard Inlays with Flourish at 12th Fret - MOP Side Dots
Madagascar Rosewood Fingerboard Binding w/ Black/Flamed Maple/Black Purfling
Stainless Steel Dual Action Truss Rod - Dual Carbon Fiber Rod Reinforced
Honduran Rosewood Heel Cap
Gotoh 510 Tuning Machines - Cosmo Black
Ebony Pins
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 1/4" Bridge Spacing
25.4" Scale Length
CrossRock Fiberglass Case
Top Frequency - 175hz
Back Frequency - 209hz
Helmholtz (Body Cavity Resonance) - 97.3hz
4 lb 12 oz
250480

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