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Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst


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One Pickup, One Knob, One Mission: Pure Rock

Joan Jett has never followed the crowd, and her choice of guitar is no exception. As she continues to electrify and influence new generations through her music, activism, and uncompromising presence, the Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special channels that same bold spirit into a lean, stage-ready rock ’n’ roll instrument. Finished with a sharp, understated look and built around a straightforward layout, its lone humbucker™ pickup delivers unapologetically powerful tone. This is a guitar defined by attitude and focus—nothing more, nothing less. It’s made for players who want to plug in, crank it up, and be heard, just like Joan.

Inspired by Joan’s original Epiphone Olympic Special, this new version delivers the core elements you need to rock without distractions. It features a lightweight, asymmetrical double cutaway mahogany body designed for comfort and freedom of movement, paired with a glued-in mahogany neck shaped to the Olympic Special profile. The rosewood fretboard has a 12” radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and pearloid dot inlays. The headstock carries the classic Olympic Special silhouette and is fitted with die-cast tuners and a Graph Tech® nut for dependable tuning stability. A gold reproduction of Joan’s signature appears on the back of the headstock for an added personal touch.

At its core is a single PowerHammer ProBucker™ pickup, delivering direct, unfiltered tone. Controls are intentionally simple yet effective: a single CTS® volume potentiometer topped with a black Speed knob featuring a rubber grip for confident handling and precise adjustment. An on/off toggle switch adds kill-switch capability, completing the stripped-back control setup.

Capturing Joan’s unmistakable style and spirit, the Joan Jett Olympic Special is a focused instrument for players inspired by Joan’s fearless approach to sound and performance, making it ideal for both fans and players alike. It ships in a custom premium gig bag and includes an artist sticker set. Pick one up and make it your own.

Features

  • Joan Jett Signature Model: Authentically inspired by Joan Jett’s iconic stage guitar, complete with her reproduction signature on the headstock.
  • Single PowerHammer ProBucker: Outfitted with a lone high-output humbucker for direct, raw, and unapologetically powerful tones.
  • On/Off Kill Switch Toggle: Features a dedicated toggle switch for instant signal cut-off and rhythmic stutter effects.
  • Lightweight Mahogany Body: Asymmetrical double-cutaway mahogany body with a smooth Vintage Gloss finish for maximum stage mobility.
  • CTS Electronics & Speed Knob: Single CTS volume potentiometer equipped with a rubberized Speed knob for confident volume adjustments.
  • Premium Gig Bag Included: Ships with a custom Epiphone artist gig bag and an exclusive Joan Jett sticker set.

Specs

Type

Solid Body

Colour

Vintage Sunburst

Orientation

Right Handed

Number of Strings

6

Body Shape

Olympic

Body Material

Mahogany

Body Finish

Vintage Gloss

Neck Material

Mahogany

Neck Shape

Olympic Special

Neck Finish

Vintage Gloss

Fretboard Material

Rosewood

Number of Frets

22 Medium Jumbo

Fretboard Inlays

Pearloid Dot

Scale Length

24.75" (628.65 mm)

Fretboard Radius

12" (304.8 mm)

Nut Material

Graph Tech

Nut Width

Standard Epiphone Nut Width

Bridge Pickups

PowerHammer ProBucker Humbucker

Controls

1 x Master Volume (CTS Potentiometer), On/Off Kill Switch Toggle

Bridge

MTB605 Wrap-Around Bridge

Tuners

Die-Cast

Case / Bag

Custom Premium Gig Bag