JJ Guitars - played a couple, think I want one!

[Simon_F]

On Monday I spent the day doing guitar shops in London. Mostly disappointing - played several horrible SGs (old and new, poorly set up and overpriced), which was sad - I had a '74 Standard years ago that I loved and I've been telling myself I should get another one (SG). I'm not so sure right now, but I'll keep on looking - only need to find one good one.

Anyway....... whilst in Soho Soundhouse I tried out a couple of JJ Guitars. Don't know how much has been heard of these in the US, but they are a small UK guitar maker rapidly gaining a strong reputation.

Web site:

http://www.jjguitars.com

I tried out a twin HB model and another that had a kind of P100 / P90 combination. Wow!! Both were an absolute joy - as soon as I picked them up they just felt exactly right and were so comfortable to play. The factory set up was spot on. Plugged 'em in and they sounded awesome too. Hands down the best guitars I've played in a long time (possibly ever). Looked pretty cool too..... the build quality is excellent, down to the finest details and the top of the range models are a mere £999. :scratchch

You know I've always been a bit of a Gibson / Fender traditionalist, but maybe it's time for a change. There's another JJ dealer about half an hour's drive from where I work, so I'll be paying a visit in the next couple of days to do some more "research". Might even take my credit card. :naughty:

 

[Young Angus]

Re: JJ Guitars - played a couple, think I want one!

They look awesome man, but are they really similar to PRS stuff? They look it.

 

[Jonnylane]

Re: JJ Guitars - played a couple, think I want one!

They're really nice guitars. I've tried out and electra and that was amazing.

Is soho soundhouse still open?! I thought it had been axed (excuse the pun) in place of a pro-audio shop (?)

Or has it moved?

 

[Hoss]

Re: JJ Guitars - played a couple, think I want one!

woa...those look like some sweet guitars simon...I love that Gold one!!!

 

[Simon_F]

Re: JJ Guitars - played a couple, think I want one!

They look awesome man, but are they really similar to PRS stuff? They look it.

I suppose there are similarities with PRS, in so far as they're working the ground between a Strat and a Les Paul, but I think they have their own style too. The quality's certainly up there with PRS.

They're really nice guitars. I've tried out and electra and that was amazing.

Is soho soundhouse still open?! I thought it had been axed (excuse the pun) in place of a pro-audio shop (?)

Or has it moved?

It's moved - it's on Charing Cross Rd now, opposite Foyles bookshop. They still have those big multi-page ads in Guitarist magazine - the stock in the shop isn't quite as extensive as the ads would have you believe.

 

[Jonnylane]

Re: JJ Guitars - played a couple, think I want one!

I suppose there are similarities with PRS, in so far as they're working the ground between a Strat and a Les Paul, but I think they have their own style too. The quality's certainly up there with PRS.




It's moved - it's on Charing Cross Rd now, opposite Foyles bookshop. They still have those big multi-page ads in Guitarist magazine - the stock in the shop isn't quite as extensive as the ads would have you believe.

Aha. Cheers! I'll be taking a trip into london soon.