{"product_id":"pjd-carey-origin-apprentice-midnight-black","title":"PJD Carey “Origin” Apprentice – Midnight Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe PJD Origin Apprentice is a premium entry-level boutique electric guitar, combining modern playability, professional tone, and exceptional build quality. Ideal for serious beginners and advancing players who want a high-quality electric guitar from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePJD Carey Origin Apprentice – Midnight Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePJD Carey Origin Apprentice\u003c\/strong\u003e is a UK-designed, Indonesian-built single-cut electric guitar, developed as part of the PJD Origin Series. The Apprentice model is designed as a simplified platform, focusing on core construction, reduced electronics, and a single-pickup configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar features a solid mahogany body with a satin open grain poly finish. This construction provides a lightweight and resonant foundation, while the open-pore finish maintains a consistent feel and allows the natural grain of the timber to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is constructed from maple and paired with a rosewood fingerboard. It follows the PJD Standard neck profile and uses a 10″ (254mm) radius, supporting a consistent playing surface across all positions. The instrument is fitted with 22 medium frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carey Origin Apprentice is equipped with a single PJD-designed Alnico V humbucker in the bridge position. This simplified configuration removes pickup switching and focuses on a direct signal path, controlled via a master volume and tone layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware includes a fixed hardtail bridge with a string-through body design, supporting tuning stability and sustain. The guitar is fitted with vintage-style non-locking tuners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach instrument is designed in the UK and manufactured in Indonesia as part of the Origin Series, with final setup and quality control carried out to maintain consistency across the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paytons.com.au\/product\/pjd-carey-origin-apprentice-cream-soda\/\"\u003eCream Soda\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paytons.com.au\/product\/pjd-carey-origin-apprentice-nato-olive\/\"\u003eNato Olive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full range of PJD Origin electric guitars available in Australia, including all finishes and configurations, at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pjdguitars.com.au\/\"\u003ePJD Guitars Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple, bolt-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10″ (254mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e PJD Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single PJD Origin humbucker (Alnico V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master volume, master tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed hardtail (string-through body)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin open grain poly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed in the UK, manufactured in Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle Humbucker Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carey Origin Apprentice uses a single bridge-position Alnico V humbucker, designed for a simplified signal path and reduced electronic complexity. This configuration removes pickup switching and focuses on direct output controlled via the master volume and tone controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickup is voiced for balanced output across clean and driven settings, with a clear midrange response and controlled low end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis video review from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitarist Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an overview of the PJD Origin Apprentice models, St John \u0026amp; Carey body shapes. It demonstrates the guitar across clean and driven settings, and outlines the construction, hardware, and simplified single-pickup design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier warehouse item.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please allow 3 business days handling time before dispatch, subject to supplier availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PJD Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46248487092268,"sku":"16000","price":989.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2970\/9956\/files\/16000-front.jpg?v=1790223373","url":"https:\/\/roycemusic.com.au\/products\/pjd-carey-origin-apprentice-midnight-black","provider":"roycemusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}