This Josh Williams Guitars USA Mockingbird Semi-Hollow in Pelham Blue is a boutique American-built semi-hollow that takes inspiration from classic golden-era electric designs while introducing the individual craftsmanship and player-focused specification associated with Josh Williams Guitars.

Its true semi-hollow construction combines a pressed laminated maple top, back and sides with a centre block, complemented by a mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and substantial vintage-inspired neck carve.

A pair of PAF-style humbuckers provides the warm, articulate and dynamically responsive voice expected from this style of instrument, while the TonePros bridge and Bigsby vibrato add both dependable adjustment and expressive pitch control.

Finished in distinctive Pelham Blue, this pre-owned example is presented in Very Good Condition, weighs 8.92 lbs, and comes supplied with a hardcase.

At A Glance

Detail	Specification
Brand	Josh Williams Guitars
Model	Mockingbird Semi-Hollow
Country	USA
Finish	Pelham Blue
Body Type	True Semi-Hollow with Centre Block
Body	Laminated Maple Top, Back & Sides
Lower Bout	16"
Neck	Mahogany
Neck Profile	Chunky C
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	24.75"
Pickups	Dual PAF-Style Humbuckers
Bridge	TonePros
Tailpiece	Bigsby Vibrato
Hardware	Nickel
Weight	8.92 lbs
Condition	Very Good
Included	Hardcase
Main Appeal	Boutique USA semi-hollow with Bigsby and vintage-inspired specification

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This Josh Williams Mockingbird Semi-Hollow is presented in Very Good Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Very Good Condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional and ready to play.

Its Pelham Blue finish, nickel hardware and boutique construction give the guitar a particularly distinctive appearance.

What's Included?

✔ Josh Williams Guitars USA Mockingbird Semi-Hollow
✔ Hardcase
✔ Bigsby Vibrato System

No additional accessories are included unless pictured or stated.

The supplied hardcase has not been confirmed as the guitar's original Josh Williams case, so no claim of case originality is made.

Condition Notes

• Very Good overall condition
• Pelham Blue finish
• Rosewood fingerboard
• True semi-hollow construction
• Centre block
• Dual PAF-style humbuckers
• Bigsby vibrato
• TonePros bridge
• Nickel hardware
• 8.92 lbs actual measured weight
• Hardcase included

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Josh Williams guitar has been checked for general operation and playability.

Assessment includes:

• Neck pickup operation
• Bridge pickup operation
• Pickup selector
• Volume controls
• Tone controls
• Output jack
• Neck condition
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Frets
• Nut
• Tuning machines
• TonePros bridge
• Bigsby vibrato operation
• General hardware
• Semi-hollow structural condition
• Overall setup
• General playability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for general setup and playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Electronics
• Bridge adjustment
• Bigsby operation
• Hardware
• General playing feel

Changing string gauge can affect the feel of the Bigsby and may require a corresponding setup adjustment.

What Makes The Josh Williams Mockingbird Special?

The Mockingbird is Josh Williams Guitars' interpretation of the classic American semi-hollow electric, but it is built as a boutique instrument rather than a mass-produced recreation.

Its pressed laminated maple body, carefully selected centre block, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide the familiar warmth and bloom associated with great semi-hollows, while the substantial neck carve and boutique hardware give it a distinct identity of its own.

The addition of a Bigsby vibrato and Pelham Blue finish makes this particular specification especially characterful.

USA Boutique Construction

Josh Williams Guitars builds its instruments individually in the USA.

The Mockingbird is designed around:

• Small-builder craftsmanship
• Player-focused neck dimensions
• Premium hardware
• Carefully selected woods
• High-quality electronics
• Traditional semi-hollow construction

Rather than treating the Mockingbird as a fixed specification, Josh Williams has historically offered considerable customisation between individual instruments.

True Semi-Hollow Construction

The Mockingbird uses true semi-hollow construction with a centre block.

This gives it a different response from both a fully hollow guitar and a solidbody.

The design provides:

• Acoustic resonance
• Strong sustain
• Greater feedback resistance than a fully hollow guitar
• Open clean tones
• Rich overdrive response
• Natural dynamic feel

Laminated Maple Top, Back & Sides

The body uses laminated maple construction across the top, back and sides.

Pressed maple construction is a traditional choice for this style of semi-hollow because it combines:

• Clear attack
• Acoustic liveliness
• Structural stability
• Defined upper mids
• Controlled resonance

16" Lower Bout

The body measures approximately 16" across the lower bout.

This places the Mockingbird firmly within the traditional full-size semi-hollow family while retaining comfortable proportions for both seated and standing playing.

Pelham Blue Finish

The Pelham Blue finish gives the guitar a particularly distinctive appearance.

Originally associated with vintage American instruments, Pelham Blue has become one of the most recognisable metallic guitar colours.

Here it combines beautifully with:

• Dark rosewood fingerboard
• Nickel hardware
• Bigsby vibrato
• Traditional semi-hollow body shape

Mahogany Neck

The guitar uses a mahogany neck, a traditional partner for semi-hollow construction.

Mahogany contributes a warm midrange character and substantial feel while complementing the resonance of the maple body.

Chunky C Neck Profile

This Pelham Blue configuration is documented with a substantial Chunky C profile, approximately:

0.925"–0.975"

This gives the guitar a full vintage-inspired neck feel.

It will particularly appeal to players who prefer:

• Substantial necks
• Strong fretting-hand support
• Late-'50s-inspired profiles
• A solid feel for chord work
• Vintage-style ergonomics

Rosewood Fingerboard

The neck is topped with a rosewood fingerboard.

Rosewood provides a smooth playing surface and visually complements the Pelham Blue finish.

The fingerboard uses a traditional 12" radius, providing a comfortable balance between chord work and lead playing.

24.75" Scale Length

The Mockingbird uses a 24.75" scale length.

This provides slightly softer string tension than a typical 25.5" scale guitar and works particularly well for:

• Blues bends
• Wide vibrato
• Jazz-influenced chord work
• Classic rock
• Expressive lead playing

PAF-Style Humbuckers

This Pelham Blue Mockingbird specification uses a pair of PAF-style humbuckers, documented on comparable examples as Tone Specific/Bloombucker pickups.

Their vintage-inspired character is designed around:

• Open midrange
• Clear note separation
• Warm neck sounds
• Articulate bridge tones
• Dynamic response
• Natural interaction with valve-style overdrive

Rather than relying on extreme output, these pickups favour nuance and touch sensitivity.

Neck Pickup

The neck humbucker is particularly suited to:

• Warm jazz tones
• Blues
• Soul
• Smooth lead playing
• Clean chords
• Lower-gain overdrive

Bridge Pickup

The bridge humbucker provides:

• Greater attack
• More upper-mid presence
• Classic rock rhythm tones
• Articulate lead sounds
• Excellent edge-of-breakup response

Traditional Control Layout

The Mockingbird uses a classic semi-hollow control approach with independent pickup controls and a pickup selector.

This makes it possible to balance the neck and bridge pickups independently and create contrasting preset sounds directly from the guitar.

TonePros Bridge

The guitar uses a TonePros bridge with formulated saddles.

This provides accurate individual intonation adjustment while maintaining the traditional feel expected from a vintage-inspired semi-hollow.

Bigsby Vibrato

A Bigsby vibrato gives this guitar additional expressive potential.

The Bigsby is designed primarily for subtle pitch movement rather than extreme dive-bomb effects.

It works especially well for:

• Chord shimmer
• Gentle vibrato
• Rockabilly
• Americana
• Country
• Vintage-style rock
• Atmospheric playing

Nickel Hardware

The guitar uses nickel hardware, which complements the Pelham Blue finish particularly well.

Nickel can naturally develop a softer patina with use, adding further vintage-style character over time.

Weight

8.92 lbs

This is the actual measured weight of this individual guitar rather than a generic manufacturer figure.

The centre block and Bigsby naturally add some mass compared with a fully hollow design, contributing to a solid and balanced playing feel.

Mockingbird vs Traditional ES-Style Semi-Hollow

The Mockingbird clearly belongs to the classic semi-hollow tradition, but it should not be viewed simply as a replica.

Its boutique construction allows Josh Williams to refine details such as:

• Neck profile
• Fingerboard choice
• Pickups
• Tailpiece
• Finish
• Inlays
• Hardware

This creates a more individual instrument than a fixed-spec production semi-hollow.

Semi-Hollow vs Fully Hollow

The Mockingbird uses a centre block.

A fully hollow guitar does not.

The centre block generally provides:

• Greater sustain
• More controlled feedback
• Stronger performance with overdrive
• A more solidbody-like attack

while the hollow wings retain much of the air and resonance associated with an archtop-style body.

Who Is It For?

Blues guitarists – PAF-style humbuckers and a substantial neck provide an expressive vintage-inspired platform.

Jazz players – Warm neck tones and semi-hollow resonance work beautifully for clean playing.

Americana and roots players – The Bigsby adds subtle pitch movement and vintage character.

Classic rock players – Twin humbuckers and centre-block construction work exceptionally well with overdrive.

Studio guitarists – The Mockingbird provides a distinctive alternative to more common production semi-hollows.

Boutique guitar enthusiasts – USA small-builder construction gives the guitar additional individuality.

Players who prefer substantial necks – The chunky C profile is a major part of this instrument's feel.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Blues
• Blues rock
• Jazz
• Classic rock
• Americana
• Roots rock
• Country
• Rockabilly
• Soul
• Indie
• Alternative
• Singer-songwriter
• Studio recording
• Professional live performance
• Clean and edge-of-breakup tones

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Brand	Josh Williams Guitars
Model	Mockingbird
Country of Manufacture	USA
Finish	Pelham Blue
Body Type	True Semi-Hollow
Centre Block	Yes
Body Construction	Laminated Pressed Maple
Top	Laminated Maple
Back	Laminated Maple
Sides	Laminated Maple
Lower Bout	16"
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Neck Profile	Chunky C
Approx. Neck Depth	0.925"–0.975"
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	12"
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	Approx. 1.68"
Frets	Medium Jumbo
Pickup Configuration	HH
Pickups	PAF-Style Humbuckers
Electronics	Passive
Bridge	TonePros with Formulated Saddles
Tailpiece	Bigsby Vibrato
Hardware Finish	Nickel
Weight	8.92 lbs
Included	Hardcase
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good

Individual Specification Note

Josh Williams Mockingbirds are boutique instruments and can vary significantly between individual builds.

Documented options across the range include different:

• Neck depths
• Fingerboards
• Inlays
• Pickups
• Tailpieces
• Finishes
• Hardware
• Ageing treatments

This listing therefore follows the specification associated with the Pelham Blue + Rosewood / Bigsby configuration rather than assuming every current Mockingbird specification applies to this guitar.

Production-Year Note

A documented Josh Williams USA Mockingbird in this same Pelham Blue + Rosewood / Bigsby configuration is identified as a 2021 instrument.

However, because the production year of this individual guitar has not been supplied, no specific year is assigned in this listing.

Hardcase Note

A hardcase is included.

The supplied case has not been confirmed as the original Josh Williams case, so no claim of originality is made.

Power Requirements

None.

The humbuckers and traditional electronics are entirely passive.

No battery or external power supply is required.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

The Josh Williams Guitars USA Mockingbird Semi-Hollow in Pelham Blue is an impressive boutique interpretation of one of the most enduring electric guitar formats.

Its combination of pressed maple semi-hollow construction, centre block, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and vintage-inspired humbuckers provides the warmth, resonance and articulation players expect from a high-quality semi-hollow.

The substantial neck carve gives it a distinctly vintage-influenced feel, while the TonePros bridge and Bigsby vibrato make this particular example especially characterful.

At 8.92 lbs, it has a reassuringly solid feel, and the Pelham Blue finish gives it a distinctive appearance that stands apart from more conventional sunburst semi-hollows.

Presented in Very Good Condition and supplied with a hardcase, this is a compelling boutique USA-built instrument for blues, jazz, Americana, classic rock and studio work.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Boutique guitars can vary considerably from one build to another, so individual specification matters.

Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed, with its condition, actual measured weight and included accessories represented clearly.

On this Mockingbird, the Very Good condition grade, 8.92 lbs measured weight, Bigsby and included hardcase are all clearly stated.

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Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and find out what your current gear could be worth towards this boutique USA-built semi-hollow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What condition is this Josh Williams Mockingbird in?

It is presented in Very Good Condition, showing some cosmetic evidence of careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.

Where was the guitar made?

Josh Williams Guitars builds the Mockingbird in the USA.

What finish does it have?

It is finished in Pelham Blue.

Is the Mockingbird fully hollow?

No. It is a true semi-hollow guitar with a centre block.

What is the body made from?

This specification uses laminated pressed maple for the top, back and sides.

How wide is the body?

The lower bout measures approximately 16".

What is the neck made from?

It has a mahogany neck.

What neck profile does it have?

This Pelham Blue configuration uses a substantial Chunky C profile.

What fingerboard does it have?

It has a rosewood fingerboard.

What is the fingerboard radius?

It uses a 12" radius.

What is the scale length?

It uses a 24.75" scale length.

What pickups are fitted?

This configuration uses a pair of PAF-style humbuckers, associated with Tone Specific/Bloombucker designs on documented examples.

Are the pickups active?

No. The electronics are passive.

Does it have a Bigsby?

Yes. A Bigsby vibrato is fitted.

What is a Bigsby best used for?

It is ideal for subtle vibrato, gentle pitch movement and chord shimmer rather than extreme dive-bomb effects.

What bridge does it use?

It uses a TonePros bridge with formulated saddles.

What colour is the hardware?

The hardware is nickel.

How much does this guitar weigh?

This individual guitar weighs 8.92 lbs.

Do you know the exact production year?

No production year has been supplied, so this listing does not assign one.

Is this suitable for blues?

Yes. The semi-hollow body, vintage-style humbuckers and substantial neck work particularly well for blues.

Is it suitable for jazz?

Yes. The neck humbucker and semi-hollow resonance provide warm, articulate clean tones.

Can it handle overdrive?

Yes. The centre block improves feedback resistance compared with a fully hollow guitar and makes the Mockingbird particularly effective with edge-of-breakup and classic-rock gain levels.

Does it require a battery?

No.

Does it come with a case?

Yes. A hardcase is included.

Is the hardcase original?

The hardcase has not been confirmed as the original Josh Williams case, so no claim of originality is made.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like to see the Pelham Blue finish and individual condition or hear the humbuckers and Bigsby in use before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of guitars and other musical equipment.