Introducing the Bilt x JHS Pedals Relevator: A Signature Guitar for the Modern player
Josh Scott, the visionary behind JHS Pedals, has teamed up with Bilt to unveil a signature guitar that is sure to resonate with many musicians. This new instrument is a familiar sight for fans, as scott often showcases a striking white offset Relevator during his pedal demonstrations on YouTube.
In a recent appearance on 60 Cycle Hum, Scott shared insights about the Relevator, which was originally a unique, custom-built guitar designed specifically for him. He aimed to create “the ultimate pedal demo guitar,” and now, that vision is available to the public.
A Design Like No Othre
The Relevator boasts an eccentric design reminiscent of a mad scientist’s creation, featuring an offset body paired with a Starcaster-style headstock.This quirky aesthetic, combined with an array of pickups and switches, makes it an ideal choice for testing out various pedals.
Scott’s signature model is a meticulous reproduction of his original guitar,complete with all its distinctive features. At its heart lies an alder body finished in a glossy JHS-coded Arctic White, complemented by a white-and-chrome pickguard. The guitar is equipped with a hard maple neck topped with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard.
With a scale length of 25.5 inches and a 12-inch fretboard radius, the Relevator also includes an adjust-O-Matic roller bridge, a Mastery vibrato system, and metal button tuners for enhanced playability.
Electronics That Inspire
The Relevator’s electronics are where things get notably exciting. It features two Firebird minibuckers, a Jaguar pickup, and a Lipstick pickup, creating a versatile tonal palette that caters to a wide range of musical styles. This remarkable combination is paired with a three-way selector switch, a kill switch, and toggle switches for neck/middle and bridge/middle pickups, ensuring that players have all the tonal options they could desire.
Manufactured in South Korea, the bilt x JHS Pedals Relevator is priced at $1,600, making it an attractive option for discerning musicians looking to elevate their sound.this guitar promises to leave pedalboards trembling with excitement.
High Demand and Future Availability
The initial pre-order batch of 100 guitars sold out in a mere 15 minutes,demonstrating the high demand for this unique instrument. Fortunately, Scott has confirmed that this is not a limited edition run; the first batch was merely a test to gauge interest. Expect more Relevators to hit the market soon.
Supporting the Next Generation of Musicians
In a commendable move, Scott has pledged that a portion of the sales will support his non-profit art center, which he co-founded with his wife. This initiative aims to provide free music education to children, fostering the next generation of musicians.
stay tuned for more updates from Bilt as they continue to roll out this exciting new guitar.
On a different note, Scott has raised concerns about the impact of AI on music history, specifically mentioning that tools like ChatGPT could potentially erase valuable information about pedal history after conducting a revealing experiment.
