From Guitar World · · 1m 10s
Joan Jett's signature guitar is back
The Epiphone Olympic Special returns for the first time since 2022, celebrating four decades of rock and roll.
In brief
The Epiphone Olympic Special returns for the first time since 2022, celebrating four decades of rock and roll. Joan Jett's affordable signature guitar is designed to inspire anyone to pick up a guitar and play rock and roll fearlessly. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Joan Jett's guitar returns
The Epiphone Olympic Special signature model is back for the first time since 2022, marking the 45th anniversaries of her albums Bad Reputation and I Love Rock N Roll.
Built for rock and roll
The 2026 edition features a lightweight mahogany body, rosewood fretboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets, and a single PowerHammer ProBucker pickup for a no-frills, punk-ready sound.
Simple controls, big attitude
The guitar strips away complexity with a single volume knob, a speed knob with rubber grip, and an on-off toggle switch for kill-switch capability.
Jett's vision for guitarists
Jett wants everyone to feel fearless picking up a guitar. She believes anyone can play rock and roll authentically by owning who they are.
“I want girls and guys everywhere to be fearless about picking up a guitar. Anyone can play rock 'n' roll.”
Available now at $599
The Joan Jett signature Epiphone Olympic Special is priced at $599 and available in Vintage Sunburst finish.
What it means
Joan Jett's affordable signature guitar is designed to inspire anyone to pick up a guitar and play rock and roll fearlessly.
