Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special, Aged Classic White

Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special, Aged Classic White Overview

A sleek and affordable no-frills double-cut with a thick, punchy tone that’s based on Joan Jett’s number one stage guitar.

I Love Rock 'n Roll

With the Joan Jett Olympic Special, Epiphone pays a fitting tribute to one of the most iconic and influential rock musicians of all time. There’s no doubt that Joan Jett has made a major mark in the annals of rock history, first with the Runaways and then with the Blackhearts. This signature Olympic Special is based on Jett’s longtime favoured stage guitar, offering a slew of customisations and appointments that make it stand out from the pack. As you’d expect from Epiphone, the Joan Jett Olympic Special delivers astounding build quality, smooth playability and inspiring tone at an affordable price point.

Mahogany Bomb

Epiphone have crafted this Joan Jett signature model’s body and neck from Mahogany, a classic tonewood that’s renowned for its thick, warm and mid-rich sound. The solid body is sculpted to a comfortable asymmetrical shape and features double-cutaways for effortless upper fret access. The set-in neck is carved to a robust Olympic Special profile - whether you’re playing chunky power chords or furious rock licks, this neck will feel fantastic! The neck is topped with a smooth Indian Laurel fretboard and 22 medium-jumbo frets, which let you really dig into your string bends and vibrato.

Put The Hammer Down

A highlight of the Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special’s impressive spec is its red-hot PowerHammer Pro humbucking pickup. This pickup is perfect for hard-hitting rock styles, retaining plenty of punch and clarity when used alongside overdriven or distorted tones. The PowerHammer Pro humbucker works beautifully when used alongside the volume knob, simply roll it back to achieve a crisper, cleaner sound. The knob features a speed action and a rubber grip band, making it primed for on-the-fly adjustment.

Epiphone have also equipped the Joan Jett Olympic Special with a handy on/off kill switch, which can be used to instantly mute your guitar during a performance as well as exciting staccato effects.

Solid Rock Machine

This Epiphone Joan Jett signature guitar is outfitted with premium hardware appointments, including a Graph Tech nut, die-cast tuners and an adjustable wraparound bridge for optimal resonance, sustain and reliability. If you’re a rock rhythm player with an aggressive strumming arm, you’ll appreciate the rock-solid and stable quality of this guitar! In addition to the Olympic Special guitar, you also receive a rugged gig bag for storing it in between gigs and rehearsals.

With its sleek Aged Classic White finish and huge humbucking tone, the Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special is a guitar with a refined yet raw rock 'n roll attitude.