Gibson Epiphone Releases Custom Joan Jett Olympic Special Guitar

Joan Jett has played her iconic black and white Gibson guitar since I can remember. She still plays the same one too, only now its covered in stickers and banged up like a good guitar is supposed to be. Well played. And now you can own your own Joan Jett Custom Olympic Special guitar. Joan explains the new axe in this video.

And at only $549 it is more affordable than many rock star models especially if you start looking as Les Pauls or other custom models. According to Epiphone’s press release: “Epiphone is proud to introduce the Joan Jett Olympic Special based on Jett’s longtime favorite stage guitar. A lightweight stage-ready powerhouse with all of the essentials you need to rock, it features a single PowerHammer PRO humbucker wired to a single CTS volume potentiometer, a single black Speed-style volume knob has a rubber grip band for precision control. The adjustable wraparound bridge/tailpiece delivers full intonation adjustability and anchors solidly to the mahogany body for excellent sustain. The guitar features a special request from Joan — a unique “Kill Switch” toggle on the guitar that mutes and un-mutes. A reproduction of Jett’s autograph is located on the rear of the classic Olympic Special headstock, along with custom Jett stickers, and a Custom Premium Gig Bag is included in the guitar package.”

So this a great guitar for anyone whether you’re just learning or already know how to shred. Check out Joan and her guitar through the years. She also has models in all black.

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar HOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 09: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been shot in black and white. Color version not available.) Musician Joan Jett performs at The ALTimate Rooftop Christmas Party at W Hollywood on December 9, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/2013 Getty Images for Clear Channel) (Christopher Polk)

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar LONG BEACH, CA - APRIL 14: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform during the 36th Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race at the Long Beach Grand Prix on April 14, 2012 in Long Beach, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 10: Singer Joan Jett performs at the Los Angeles LGBT pride festival held on June 10, 2007 in West Hollywood California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images) (Mark Davis/Getty Images)

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar UNIONDALE, NY - AUGUST 05: Musician Joan Jett of Joan Jett and The Blackhearts performs live on stage at the Vans Warped Tour on August 5, 2006 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 9: Joan Jett performs with her band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at the Gibson booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show January 9, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The world's largest consumer technology trade show runs through January 11 and features 2,700 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to more than 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 09: Joan Jett performs with her band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at the Gibson booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show January 9, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The world's largest consumer technology trade show runs through January 11 and features 2,700 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to more than 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 02: Musician Joan Jett of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts performs at Santos Party House on October 2, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) (Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 9: Joan Jett (L) performs with her band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, including drummer Thommy Price, at the Gibson booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show January 9, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The world's largest consumer technology trade show runs through January 11 and features 2,700 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to more than 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: Singer/songwriters Billie Joe Armstrong (L) and Joan Jett perform together at The 6th Annual Little Kids Rock Benefit presented by Guitar Center at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 23, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Little Kids Rock) (Mike Coppola)

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar COLUMBIA, MD - SEPTEMBER 25: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform at the 2010 Virgin Mobile FreeFest at Merriweather Post Pavillion on September 25, 2010 in Columbia, Maryland. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images) (Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar HOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 09: Musician Joan Jett performs at The ALTimate Rooftop Christmas Party at W Hollywood on December 9, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Clear Channel) (Christopher Polk)

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 21: Laura Jane Grace, left, presents the AP Icon Award to Joan Jett at the 2014 Gibson Brands AP Music Awards at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on July 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images) (Duane Prokop/Getty Images)

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 12: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Michael J. Fox and Joan Jett perform onstage at the 2011 A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson's event at The Waldorf=Astoria on November 12, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research) (Mike Coppola)

Joan Jett's Gibson Guitar CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 21: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts performace at the 2014 Gibson Brands AP Music Awards at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on July 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images) (Duane Prokop/Getty Images)