The Origin Series is PJD’s production-built range, created to make their designs more accessible to everyday players. It’s a lineup of modern electric guitars built with consistency and usability in mind, featuring distinctive body shapes, comfortable neck profiles, and versatile configurations across the range. The focus is simple, guitars that feel right in the hands and deliver reliable, usable tone without unnecessary complexity.
Every PJD Origin Series guitar distributed in Australia is inspected and supported locally by F. Payton & Son (Paytons) establish 1881, one of Australia’s longest-running musical instrument distributors. www.paytons.com.au
Carey – Single Cut
A versatile single cut electric guitar designed for rock, blues and indie, delivering balanced tone, smooth playability and true boutique feel.
St John – Offset
A lightweight offset electric guitar built for comfort and clarity, ideal for indie, alternative and modern players seeking a distinctive boutique tone.
York – Modern Cut
A modern cut electric guitar offering classic snap and clarity with enhanced resonance, perfect for country, rock and blues versatility.
Woodford – Modern Double Cut
Everything from clean articulation to driven rock tones, making it a powerful, all-round boutique electric guitar for modern players.
An accessible offset bass delivering warm, punchy tone and smooth playability. Ideal for players seeking dependable performance and boutique-inspired character at an exceptional value.
A versatile offset bass offering articulate tone and enhanced tonal flexibility. Available in JJ or PJ configurations, it’s built for players wanting comfort, versatility and modern performance.
Founded in 2010 by Leigh Dovey, PJD Guitars started with small-batch, UK-built instruments shaped by traditional woodworking and a clear focus on tone and playability. The Origin Series comes directly from those custom shop models, built to PJD’s designs and specifications with carefully chosen manufacturing partners. Instead of stripping things back to hit a price point, the focus has been on keeping the details that matter, so the guitars still reflect the feel and thinking behind the original builds. What you get is a range that sits a bit outside the usual options, with its own identity, practical design, and a strong emphasis on how the guitar actually plays.
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The PJD Origin Series is a range of electric guitars developed to deliver the core design approach of PJD Guitars in a consistent, production format. The series focuses on clean design, balanced construction, and practical, player-focused features across a small number of core models.
PJD Origin Series guitars are designed in the UK and manufactured in Indonesia.
This allows the brand to maintain control over design and specifications while producing the guitars at scale.
The Origin Series is designed as a versatile electric guitar platform. The use of humbucker pickups and a 25.5″ scale length supports a wide range of tones, from clean and blues-based playing through to higher-gain styles.
Yes, the Origin Series guitars are supplied with a padded gig bag, making them ready for transport and everyday use.
Yes. The Origin Series is designed to be straightforward and reliable, making it suitable for beginners as well as more experienced players. The range includes simplified models, such as the Apprentice versions, which feature reduced electronics and streamlined layouts.