John Birch Guitars®
The John Birch J1® is a faithful recreation of one of the original guitars to emerge from the John Birch workshop. Its symmetrical body, fast continuous neck profile, and iconic John Birch headstock made it a favorite among British rock players. Dave Hill of Slade was a notable J1® player, frequently appearing with it on BBC television. Its distinctive style and ferocious tone helped define the sound of early British rock.
The John Birch J1®
Today, the J1® continues that legacy, blending vintage character with refined craftsmanship and exceptional performance. Available in both left and right- handed configurations, the J1® can be customized in numerous ways to suit any player.
Crafted from solid, high-density maple, the J1® delivers rich warmth, extended sustain, and effortless playability, enhanced by our fast, continuous neck profile. The ebony or maple fingerboard preserves the instantly recognizable look of the original. High-output John Birch pickups provide the iconic sound of British rock. Whether on stage or in the studio, the J1® is built for players seeking both legendary tone and heritage—a guitar with presence, attitude, and an unmistakable identity.
Standard, Standard Bass
and The J1 all feature:
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Authentic body and continuous neck profile constructed from high- density maple tonewood for extended sustain, resonance, and playability
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Classic John Birch headstock and bridge
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High-output pickups based on original John Birch designs
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Crafted and assembled in the UK
Heritage Standard Bass
Heritage Standard
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Body: Solid High-Density Maple
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Neck: Solid High-Density Maple
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Fingerboard: Ebony or Maple
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Scale Length: 24.75"
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Frets: 24 medium-jumbo
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Nut Width: 43 mm
CONSTRUCTION
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Bridge: John Birch Chrome Classic (standard). Alternative bridges and tremolo systems available
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Tuners: Grover Locking 502C
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Pickups: John Birch Simplux®, Biflux®, Superflux®, Hyperflux®, or Magnum® (All pickups include four-core hookup wire for multiple configurations)
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Controls: 2 × volume, 2 × tone, 3-way toggle, plus push-pull knobs for all tone combinations
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Wiring: Hand-wired harness
HARDWARE
COLOURS
• Standard Black
• Paean Black
• Vintage Wine Red
• Virgin White
• Gun Metal Grey
• Deep Green
• Dark Purple
