JET ELITE JS-40 METALLIC BURST

JET ELITE JS-40 Metallic Burst

The JET Guitars Elite JS-40 in Metallic Burst sits at the higher end of the JET range, and you feel that straight away.

This is where the build, hardware and overall finish step up. It still has the comfortable, familiar feel of the JS models, but with better components and a more refined response when you plug in.

Key Features

• 2-piece alder body for balanced tone and resonance
• Roasted maple neck
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Modern C neck profile
• HSS pickup configuration
• Custom Alnico pickup set
• 5-way selector switch
• Wilkinson tremolo bridge
• Wilkinson hardware
• Chrome hardware

Specifications

• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.65"
• Frets: 22
• Truss Rod: Double action
• Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5-way switch
• Finish: Metallic Burst

Who This Is For

• Players ready to move beyond entry-level guitars
• Gigging musicians needing a reliable all-rounder
• Players who want better hardware without jumping into high-end pricing
• Anyone after an S-style guitar with more refinement and flexibility

What Sets the Elite JS-40 Apart

Alder body upgrade
Compared to basswood models, alder brings a more balanced, slightly more responsive tone with better overall clarity.

Wilkinson hardware
Reliable, well-regarded components that improve tuning stability and feel, especially if you use the tremolo.

Custom Alnico pickups
More dynamic and responsive than standard entry-level pickups. You’ll notice more detail as your playing improves.

Tone & Versatility

The HSS configuration makes this a very flexible guitar:

• Clear, articulate cleans from the single coils
• Warmer, thicker tones from the humbucker
• Enough output for rock, blues, indie and heavier styles

It covers a lot of ground without needing modifications.

Feel & Playability

The roasted maple neck gives it a smooth, slightly settled feel, while the Modern C profile keeps things comfortable across different playing styles.

It’s familiar, but a bit more refined.

Where It Sits in the Range

If the JS-300 is your entry point and the JS-400 adds flexibility, the Elite JS-40 is where things start to feel more serious.

• Better materials
• Upgraded hardware
• More responsive tone

It’s the kind of guitar you can take from home to rehearsal to stage without feeling like you need to upgrade straight away.

Why Buy From Colemans Music

• Every guitar is checked before it leaves us
• In-store setups and servicing available
• Real advice from players
• Trade-in options when you’re ready to upgrade

If you’re in Melbourne, you can try this alongside other models and feel the difference for yourself.

Looking to buy the JET Elite JS-40 Metallic Burst? It’s available now at Coleman's Music in South Melbourne or online with fast shipping Australia-wide. We're a proudly independent, family owned Australian music store that knows gear and backs it with great service.