Novo Guitars Mirus J 2-Tone Burst (Harmony Build)

This Mirus J nods to the Harmony classics we love, pairing a masonite pickguard with Novo/Lollar gold‑foil pickups - elegant details that recall the past without resorting to imitation.

Part of what makes our work so rewarding is spec’ing out unique builds like this Novo Mirus J. Inspired by our love of old Harmony guitars, it pairs a masonite pickguard with Novo/Lollar gold-foil pickups - touches that nod to the past without veering into pastiche.

The result is a guitar with timeless aesthetics but modern playability and versatility. The tones reminds us a ton of an early 50s Telecaster - airy, open, super chimey - crossed with, say, a Filter'tron loaded Gretsch. Chime for days, basically.

It's cool to have these tones in a modern, easy playing guitar because you end up playing things that you'd never play on an old student model Harmony. Ie, they just don't wanna go there with you and require you to alter your playing a bit to match its vibe/feel. Not so here. This guitar is as easy to play as a great Strat.

Comfort-wise, the Mirus J is just as impressive: acoustically loud and responsive, with a broken-in medium C neck (.83" at the first fret) and a body shape that makes the long-scale feel like a short-scale. Cowboy chords are effortless, seated playing is easy, and the upper frets are wide open when you want to stretch out. Awesome stuff!