A tribute to tone and imagination—this one-of-a-kind "Jerrytone" guitar is a handcrafted masterpiece by local Nashville luthier Chad Winn, inspired by the iconic sounds of Jerry Garcia. Designed for players who demand versatility, precision, and a touch of sonic weirdness, this guitar blends boutique craftsmanship with mind-bending electronics.
The neck on this Jerrytone feels just right — substantial without being bulky, and smooth enough to keep up with fast runs or mellow grooves. It’s got a 1 3/4" nut width, offering a bit of extra room for fingerstyle work or more intricate chord voicings. The neck thickness measures 0.85" at the 1st fret and 0.943" at the 12th, giving it a comfortable taper that fills the hand naturally as you move up the neck. With a 25" scale length, it sits right in that sweet spot between Fender snap and Gibson warmth — easy bending, solid intonation, and a familiar feel that won’t fight you.
This guitar isn’t just a pretty face — it’s a tone tweaker’s playground, built for players who like to keep truckin’ through every corner of the sonic spectrum. At the heart of it is a 5-way blade switch that lays out your main tonal roadmap, but things get delightfully weird from there. Two 3-way mini toggles open up a whole world of pickup combinations, letting you dial in everything from vintage sparkle to outer-space weirdness. There’s also a 2-way toggle that engages a sneaky little +3dB buffer/boost circuit — perfect when you need to turn on your love light and step out front.
For pickups, you’ve got DiMarzio Super Distortion humbuckers in the bridge and middle positions, bringing all the growl and grit you could ask for, while a DiMarzio SDS-1 single coil at the neck keeps things smooth, sweet, and expressive. Whether you're chasing Jerry tones or just dancing through your own sonic fields, this custom Jerrytone is built to take the long, strange trip with you.
This guitar has some clear signs of use, but it is in great playing shape! Our expert luthiers here at EMS have given it a fresh setup, to ensure that it plays like a dream when you pick it up! It doesn't include a case, but we'll pack it snug as a bug in a rug and ship it to you the next day!
Feel free to give us a call with any questions you may have about it!