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Built for modern high-performance playing
The J-400 is designed with reliable modern performance in mind, making it ideal for players who lean towards technical styles and high-gain tones. Its classic offset body shape allows easy access to the upper frets, while the overall construction keeps the instrument lightweight and well-balanced. Every element is geared towards performance, from the fast neck profile to the smooth fretboard, giving you a guitar that feels effortless to play whether you're tackling fast runs or complex chord work.
Roasted tonewoods for stability and tone
Roasting helps reduce moisture in the wood, improving stability and helping the instrument feel more consistent when conditions change. That makes the J-400 a stronger choice for regular gigging and general day-to-day reliability. Tonally, the body offers a balanced response with solid low-end support, clear mids, and enough top-end presence to keep heavier tones defined. The neck adds snap and focus, while the Ebony Tech fretboard keeps the attack tight and immediate. Altogether, it creates a sound and feel that suits precision playing without becoming overly clinical.
Villain humbuckers with high-output clarity
Spira’s Villain humbuckers are designed to handle high-gain settings without losing definition. With a ceramic magnet and around 12k output, they deliver tight low end, aggressive mids, and clear highs that cut through a mix. Whether you're playing heavy riffs or articulate lead lines, they maintain clarity and punch. The simple volume and tone controls make it easy to dial in your sound quickly, keeping your focus on playing rather than tweaking settings.
Reliable hardware for consistent performance
The hardware setup is built for reliability, with locking tuners that help maintain tuning stability during heavy playing and string bends. A fixed bridge adds to this stability while improving sustain and intonation accuracy. Black hardware complements the modern aesthetic, giving the guitar a cohesive, performance-focused look. Together, these features make the J-400 a dependable choice for both live use and studio work, where consistency and precision are essential.
Specifications
- Product Name: Spira Guitars J-400 MGR, Satin Black
- Product Code: J-400 MBK
Body
- Body Shape: Offset
- Body Material: Roasted Poplar
- Body Finish: Satin
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Canadian Roasted Maple
- Neck Shape: Modern D
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: High Grade Ebony Tech
- Fingerboard Radius: 14"
- Number of Frets: 24
- Fret Size: Jumbo
- Nut Width: 43 mm
- Nut Material: Bone
- Truss Rod: Double Action
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: Fixed
- Tuning Machines: Black Locking
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Pickups: HH, Spira Villain Custom Humbuckers, Ceramic Magnet, 12k Output
- Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
- Pickup Configuration: HH