Forza is the Italian word for “power.”
The Jarrett Forza was introduced in 2007 and was influenced by a number of classic models, not only for its contemporary good looks but also for its range of tonal capacities. A 335-like center block construction and neck carve are paired with a 25.5" scale and 24 frets for a bright, crisp tone. Body is constructed of prima vera, or "white mahogany," with a maple cap. The foundation is rounded out with a fast, trim 3 piece laminated maple neck for strength (no scarfe joint) and a macassar ebony fingerboard for brightness.Your choice of humbuckers make this instrument sweet and mellow or make you want to cry for your mother. Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Jarrettbuckers (our own proprietary wind) Fralin, WCR, Lace, Wizard/UK or anything you like. String through the body offers a fuller sustain, and its your call for either a Resomax aluminum bridge or Tone Pros locking ABR-1 style bridge. Saddles? Pick your poison. Brass, graphite, tusq, titanium or piezo. We love the Schaller 5 way Superswitch, which allows us to wire the instrument any way you like. In phase? Out of phase? In parallel? In series? The Superswitch allows us to do just about anything you like. And don't forget the amazing Stetsbar trem.
Tuners matter to some players, others just want them to keep the thing in tune. We use most everything, and again, it's your call. Schaller Locking? Gotoh Delta 510s? Grovers? Wilkinsons? Planet Waves? /Boogedy boogedy boogedy. /Gold or chrome, same price. Choose between a Graph Tech Tusq or Graphite nut, an Earvana intonated nut or a hand cut bone nut.
Roughly 70% of our guitars are ordered with a piezo system. We tried them all. RMC, Fishman, Baggs. They were all good, but none could hold up to the Graph Tech piezo system. Ghost pre amp, individual piezo saddles, 3 way mini toggle, stereo jack. Plenty of horsepower, minimal string quack and best of all, NO FEEDBACK. None. Zero. Zip. Nada. Play the acoustic alone or meld it with the magnetic pickups for a fuller, richer tone.
The single most important advancement in stringed instrument technology over the past few years has got to be the introduction of the midi, and we've done plenty of 'em. Having an orchestra of true to life tones available at the flick of a switch and a step on a pedal brings an entire new approach to the instrument, and at Jarrett we always have both piezo and midi kits in stock ready for professional installation.
Standard finishes are 1 piece quilt maple veneer in Vintage Natural or PRS Deep Cherry or Tiger Eye flamed maple veneer. Happily custom finish any color you'd like for an up charge. Don't see the features you like? Send us a mail. We'd be happy to tell you all the things we can do as well as quote you a price and a turnaround time. The Forza is available in both Player's Series (CNC cut) or Platinum Series (completely hand carved).
The Jarrett Forza was introduced in 2007 and was influenced by a number of classic models, not only for its contemporary good looks but also for its range of tonal capacities. A 335-like center block construction and neck carve are paired with a 25.5" scale and 24 frets for a bright, crisp tone. Body is constructed of prima vera, or "white mahogany," with a maple cap. The foundation is rounded out with a fast, trim 3 piece laminated maple neck for strength (no scarfe joint) and a macassar ebony fingerboard for brightness.Your choice of humbuckers make this instrument sweet and mellow or make you want to cry for your mother. Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Jarrettbuckers (our own proprietary wind) Fralin, WCR, Lace, Wizard/UK or anything you like. String through the body offers a fuller sustain, and its your call for either a Resomax aluminum bridge or Tone Pros locking ABR-1 style bridge. Saddles? Pick your poison. Brass, graphite, tusq, titanium or piezo. We love the Schaller 5 way Superswitch, which allows us to wire the instrument any way you like. In phase? Out of phase? In parallel? In series? The Superswitch allows us to do just about anything you like. And don't forget the amazing Stetsbar trem.
Tuners matter to some players, others just want them to keep the thing in tune. We use most everything, and again, it's your call. Schaller Locking? Gotoh Delta 510s? Grovers? Wilkinsons? Planet Waves? /Boogedy boogedy boogedy. /Gold or chrome, same price. Choose between a Graph Tech Tusq or Graphite nut, an Earvana intonated nut or a hand cut bone nut.
Roughly 70% of our guitars are ordered with a piezo system. We tried them all. RMC, Fishman, Baggs. They were all good, but none could hold up to the Graph Tech piezo system. Ghost pre amp, individual piezo saddles, 3 way mini toggle, stereo jack. Plenty of horsepower, minimal string quack and best of all, NO FEEDBACK. None. Zero. Zip. Nada. Play the acoustic alone or meld it with the magnetic pickups for a fuller, richer tone.
The single most important advancement in stringed instrument technology over the past few years has got to be the introduction of the midi, and we've done plenty of 'em. Having an orchestra of true to life tones available at the flick of a switch and a step on a pedal brings an entire new approach to the instrument, and at Jarrett we always have both piezo and midi kits in stock ready for professional installation.
Standard finishes are 1 piece quilt maple veneer in Vintage Natural or PRS Deep Cherry or Tiger Eye flamed maple veneer. Happily custom finish any color you'd like for an up charge. Don't see the features you like? Send us a mail. We'd be happy to tell you all the things we can do as well as quote you a price and a turnaround time. The Forza is available in both Player's Series (CNC cut) or Platinum Series (completely hand carved).
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Jarrett Forza with Lindy Frailin PAFs and 5-way Schaller Super Switch - Rockabilly Music
Jarrett Forza with Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Jarrettbucker Pickups and 5-way Schaller Super Switch - Rock Music