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Description
Step into a soundscape where tradition meets innovation with the Jerry Jones Electric Sitar. Designed for musicians who crave the exotic textures of a sitar but require the adaptability of an electric instrument, this model delivers a captivating blend of authenticity and versatility. Perfect for adding a touch of the East to your compositions, the Jerry Jones Electric Sitar offers a distinctive sonic palette that stands out in any musical arrangement.
Equipped with a Gotoh bridge and a set of custom drone strings, this electric sitar provides a seamless balance between playability and tonal richness. The specially designed lipstick-style pickup captures the intricate nuances of each note, ensuring every performance resonates with clarity and depth. With a comfortable neck profile and familiar fret layout, guitarists can easily transition to this unique instrument without compromising playability.
Whether you're layering textures in the studio or adding a new dimension to your live performances, the Jerry Jones Electric Sitar invites you to explore uncharted musical territories. Its innovative design not only respects the heritage of traditional sitar music but also pushes the boundaries of what's possible in contemporary settings.
Key Features:
- Gotoh bridge for improved tuning stability
- Lipstick-style pickup for clear, articulate sound
- Custom drone strings for authentic sitar resonance
- Comfortable neck profile for easy playability
- Ideal for studio work and live performances
Videos
Tom Strahle
Cool Tool - Jerry Jones Electric Sitar
Cool Tool - Jerry Jones Electric Sitar
Tom Strahle
Frank Gambale and a Jerry Jones Electric Sitar
Jude Gold
Jerry Jones Sitar played by JD Simo
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Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Jerry Jones Electric Sitar.
Comparisons
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The Jerry Jones Electric Sitar is often compared to the Danelectro model, with both praised for their unique sound but needing careful use to avoid overuse in compositions.
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Features and functionality
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The electric sitar has 19 strings, with a primary focus on the 'harp' section of 13 strings that resonate sympathetically rather than being played directly.
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Use cases and applications
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It's noted for its distinctive sound in tracks like "Green Tambourine" and Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," often enhanced with heavy vibrato.
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Setup and maintenance
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One user mentions tuning the guitar part to D G D G B C# for an open G with a flat fifth, with the harp tuned to a G Lydian scale.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 3 Ratings
1963
Supercool!
One of those classic rock sounds that never gets old. Sounds great as it is but even better backwards.
Artist usage
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it hasn't been confirmed which brands electric sitar was used, but Adam did use some sort of electric sitar on the intro of "4°" from the 1993 album, "Undertow".
J Mascis is confirmed to use the Jerry Jones Electric Sitar, as seen in the 2017 Rig Rundown YouTube video by Premier Guitar. From the 10:23 mark to the 11:07 mark, Mascis discusses his use of sitars, noting that he originally used a choral sitar on "The Wagon" and employed the Jerry Jones Electric Sitar for the song "Goin' Down" during Dinosaur Jr's Give A Glimpse of What Yer Not tour.
In this video at 14:20, Malmsteen can be seen with a Green Jerry Jones Electric Sitar, it appears to have been modified with three white Stratocaster pickups in the Neck, Bridge, and Harp positions (possibly YJM signature models), and a Scalloped fretboard.
"This is a crazy one I use for a couple of things... it's called a "Sitar Guitar"... [Indecernable] it has these strings aswell... used on a couple of tracks, cool."
The complete name of this instrument is Master Electric Sitar. Eddie play it in this video on Who You Are.
According to a Guitar Geek rig diagram, Mike Einziger, guitarist of Incubus, used a Jerry Jones Electric Sitar around the year 2000.
In this 2011 photo from a concert with Quinn Sullivan, Guy is visible with the Jerry Jones electric sitar.
In this image Max can be seen recording music with a Jerry Jones Electric Sitar.
Hackett says, on his official website, "I often detune the strings to get long bends and mix with single note samples, sympathetic strings etc for that authentic sound," of his Jones Electric Sitar.
In the YouTube video titled "TOP 10 SITAR SONGS OF ALL TIME," Rick Beato is seen playing a Jerry Jones Electric Sitar at the 0:01 mark. The instrument is identifiable as a Jerry Jones Electric Sitar due to the labeling on the headstock, as shown in the video.
Ruban can be seen playing a white Jerry Jones Electric Sitar during their Glastonbury 2023 set. You can tell it's a Jerry Jones version of the electric sitar due to the branding on the headstock.
Guitar.com: Right. With the actual tones that I’m hearing on this recording… I mean, you’ve got stuff that sounds like almost sitar-like and all kinds of things...
Henderson: That is a sitar. That’s one of those Jerry Jones electric sitars.
Album Usage
The Jerry Jones Electric Sitar has been featured on the following albums:
Genre Usage
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Used With
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