Jamstik Core Series

Meet the Jamstik Core

The CORE Series is the ultimate entry point for musicians looking to explore the world of MIDI guitars. It plays like a traditional electric guitar, but also connects directly to your computer. Record audio, MIDI, or both simultaneously.

Coming Soon to Kickstarter

Why It's Different (And Why It Matters)

✅ It’s a real electric guitar.
Plug into an amp and play like you always have.

🎧 It’s also a MIDI controller.
Use it to play piano sounds, synths, drums, and more—straight into your laptop or music software.

🔌 No charging or setup headaches.
Just plug in via USB-C and go. No batteries. No Bluetooth pairing.

🎓 Great for beginners, producers, and teachers.
Whether you're just starting, writing songs, or teaching music—this guitar fits in.

We're selling it for $499.99

What Can You Actually Do With It?

🎶 Make full songs using just your guitar
You don’t need a keyboard or fancy studio setup, the Jamstik Core lets you control your sounds directly.

🎼 Compose music that sounds like more than guitar
Play strings, horns, piano, or cinematic effects—all from your guitar.

📚 Teach or learn music digitally
It works with notation tools like Sibelius and software like GarageBand and Logic Pro. Ideal for students and teachers.

Works With All Your Tools

The Jamstik Core is designed to plug right into your existing workflow. It works with all major DAWs like GarageBand, Logic, Ableton, FL Studio, and Pro Tools—plus it’s great for virtual instruments, samplers, and even notation software like MuseScore or Sibelius. Whether you're recording, composing, or teaching, the Core fits in seamlessly.

What’s Inside (Without Getting Too Nerdy)

Powered by Jamstik’s advanced pitch-to-MIDI algorithms, the Core translates your playing with precision—tracking fast riffs, chord transitions, and subtle articulations like muting and vibrato. Unlike traditional MIDI pickups, Jamstik offers low-latency performance with minimal setup.

Precision-Mounted Hex Magnetic MIDI Pickup

The foundation of Jamstik's accuracy.

Each string’s signal is captured individually by the precision-mounted hex mag MIDI pickup. This pickup feeds data directly to Jamstik’s onboard processors, bypassing the need for bulky external devices.

Real-Time, Onboard Processing

Jamstik uses onboard processors, offloading work from your computer.

Wired USB connection ensures a latency range as low as 6–15 milliseconds, providing unmatched responsiveness.

Algorithmic Pitch Analysis

Every articulation captured, every detail translated.

Jamstik’s algorithms detect and translate even the most complex playing techniques, including: Polyphonic bends, Slides, Hammer-ons & pull-offs, Tapping, Muting & Palm Muting—ensuring your natural playing style is faithfully preserved.

Specs

Height	37"
Net Weight	5.2lbs
Body Material	Poplar
Neck Material	Roasted Maple
Neck Shape	C-Shape
Scale Length	25.5"
Fretboard Radius	14"
Number of Frets	22
Truss Rod	Yes
Fretboard	Maple
Neck Width	1.65" / 42mm
Pickup Configuration	Single Humbucker
Humbucker Pickup	KD
Knobs	1 Volume Knob
MIDI Switch	Onboard 3-Selector MIDI Switch (Single-Channel, Multi-Channel, MPE
Hardware Finish	Chrome

Includes Free Jamstik Software

With the free app/plugin, you will be able to customize your experience, access additional features and keep your Jamstik updated with firmware upgrades.

Fine-tune your Jamstik experience.

Adjust Sensitivity: Customize string sensitivity to match your playing style.

Tuning and Calibration: Adjust tuning settings or calibrate the MIDI pickup for optimal performance.

Enhanced Workflow: The intuitive software makes it easy to integrate with your favorite DAWs, virtual instruments, and plugins.

See What the Press Has Said About Jamstik

"After spending a couple of weeks making more music than we have in a long time thanks to the Studio MIDI, it’s hard not to feel like it marks a bit of a turning point for guitar technology in general."

"The MIDI capability and integration make this an essential instrument for the studio of any musician that plays a bit of guitar. Even if you aren’t an amazing guitarist, playing MIDI parts on a different platform opens up so many inspiring musical ideas."

"For guitarists and budding musicians looking to evolve as content creators and producers, the Jamstik Classic MIDI guitar is a game-changing and compelling instrument to conveniently tap into a world of sounds you’d never be able to before. It’s amazing.”

FAQ

How is it different than the existing Jamstik MIDI Guitars?

The Jamstik Core is our most affordable and streamlined model—designed as a plug-and-play entry point without Bluetooth or a built-in battery. It features the same powerful MIDI technology as our flagship models but in a compact, ¾-size form with a single humbucker and simplified on board MIDI controls for easy access and portability.

Is this a full electric guitar?

Yes—it includes a standard 1/4" output for playing through amps & interfaces. You get a real guitar feel because it is a real guitar. Record audio, MIDI. or both simultaneously!

The guitar only has one pickup, can I add a different pickup configuration?

Yes! The guitar is routed underneath the pickup for future modifications, so if you have favorite pickups or want and HSS, HH pickup configuration etc., you can retrofit the guitar to fit your needs.

Does it include software?

Yes! Jamstik Creator is included with your purchase, but you DON’T need our software for it to work, it’s a standard MIDI controller so it works with any virtual instruments. Use it with Logic Pro, Ableton, BandLab, Serum, Guitar Pro, etc.

Why Kickstarter?

We first launched on Kickstarter back in 2015 with the Jamstik+, and the support from early backers helped us bring our vision of smart, connected guitars to life. Now, we're back—this time with the Jamstik Core, our most accessible and versatile guitar yet. Crowdfunding allows us to keep prices low while building at a scale that’s sustainable—and Kickstarter remains one of the best platforms for launching innovative tools made by creators, for creators.