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Description

Discover the artistry and craftsmanship with the PJD St. John, a solid body electric guitar that redefines your playing experience. Handcrafted in the UK, this guitar merges traditional aesthetics with modern functionality to suit a wide range of musical styles. Its vintage-inspired design and meticulously chosen tonewoods ensure not only aesthetic appeal but also deliver a rich, resonant sound that stands the test of time.

The PJD St. John is equipped with premium components, including a set of custom-wound pickups that produce a versatile tonal palette, from warm, mellow blues to cutting rock riffs. The guitar features a comfortable "C" shaped neck, making it a joy to play for hours on end, whether you're practicing at home or performing on stage.

Its high-quality hardware ensures stable tuning and intonation, allowing you to focus on your performance without distraction. The PJD St. John is not just an instrument; it's a statement piece that embodies precision, elegance, and the relentless pursuit of musical excellence.

Key Features:

  • Handcrafted in the UK for superior build quality
  • Custom-wound pickups for versatile tonal range
  • Comfortable "C" shaped neck profile
  • High-quality hardware for stable tuning
  • Vintage-inspired design with modern functionality
  • Suitable for a wide range of musical styles
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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about PJD St. John.

Build quality

  • The PJD St. John features a metallic purple nitro finish that's super thin, allowing the wood grain of the ash to be visible and tactile.

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Features and functionality

  • The guitar is lightweight, at approximately 6lbs, despite its semi-hollow construction and lack of an f-hole.

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  • It includes Bare Knuckle Old Guard pickups with a humbucker in the bridge and a P90 in the neck, favoring a simple control setup with one tone, one volume, and a three-way switch.

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Use cases and applications

  • The neck has a slight chunkiness, making it particularly suited for blues styles, as noted by the owner.

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User experience

  • An owner expressed challenges with dialing in amp settings due to the treble-heavy nature of the Bare Knuckle Old Guard humbucker in the bridge.

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See how Lee Malia uses PJD St. John

Lee Malia

Guitarist

Bring Me The Horizon

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In this post lee can be seen playing a custom pjd st. John model. His guitar is in a p90 neck and humbucker bridge configuration.

See how Neil Westfall uses PJD St. John

Neil Westfall

Guitarist

A Day to Remember

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In this post Neil Shows off the custom PJD St John he was sent

See how Mario Radetzky uses PJD St. John

Mario Radetzky

Singer, Guitarist

Blackout Problems

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In the image provided, Mario Radetzky is visibly playing a PJD St. John guitar during their show in Brighton 2026.

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