About J3 Guitars
The J3 Guitars™ product line — owned and designed by Codel Enterprises™, LLC — was introduced at the Summer NAMM show in 2005.
The J3 line includes guitars, basses and amplifiers — all aimed at satisfying the needs of a discerning, yet cost-conscious musician. And best of all, J3 guitars are available at competitive prices.
"Our goal in designing the new J3 line is to produce guitars and basses that players will want as their main instruments," said John Coates, one of the three Johns after which J3 Guitars is aptly named. "Our instruments will embody equal measures of playability, innovation and dependability. We're passionate about our products, and we feel confident that the passion will be evident in the instrument's design and sound. The quality of the build will attract the pro, and the competitive pricing will offer the beginning guitarist unparalleled value as well."
Currently the company divides the line into four separate lines, each at different price points: the Player Series, the Performance Series, the Acoustic Series and the Pro Series. |
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The Player series contain three models: the Phoenix, the Atlantis, and the Phoenix Bass. The purpose of this series is to give the beginning musician the best instrument they can get for their money. All of the models have features that are seldom seen on instruments in this price point, including: the choice of maple or rosewood fingerboards (Phoenix and Atlantis), expanded pickup options (Phoenix), coil-tap switches (Atlantis), and string-thru or top-loading bridges (Phoenix Bass).
The Performance Series was designed for the working musician—guitars that play and sound great at a reasonable price. The Performance series is made up of the Cleo, the Slim Jazz, the Malibu, and the Solaris Bass. These guitars are meant to be no-frills workhorses that will deliver great tone night after night. The Cleo and Slim Jazz feature semi-hollow body construction that will deliver traditional blues and jazz tones without breaking the bank. The Malibu is a single-cutaway guitar that features simple straight-forward controls and great classic tones. Finally, the Solaris bass was designed to be one of the most versatile 4-strings on the market.
The Acoustic Series was designed to offer traditional construction, with modern electronics, at an unbeatable price. The AG-D, AG-DC, AG-CEQ dreadnaughts, AG-J Jumbo, and AG-CEQ12 all feature solid spruce tops for its superior tonal response. The AG-CEQ and AG CEQ12 both feature specially designed Artec preamps, allowing the user to dial in the right tone when plugging into a PA or amp. Finally, there is the AG-NS, a nylon string guitar designed for classical players and beginners.
Finally, the Pro Series is for players who want it all: high-quality components, flawless construction, and stunning finishes. All Pro Series instruments feature mahogany bodies, set-in maple necks, carved maple tops with a figured maple veneers, 24 fret rosewood fingerboards, and gold hardware. The guitars come with a variety of pickup and bridge options, while the basses come in four and five string versions in fretted and fretless, and feature a specially designed 2-band preamp. Even with all of these features, these guitars remain competitively priced. |
