The Novo Serus J Custom in Candy Apple Green is what happens when boutique craftsmanship meets unapologetic attitude. It is bold, sleek, and built to be played hard.

The tempered pine body keeps things lively and resonant, delivering that dry, punchy attack Novo is known for, while the light distress gives it a broken-in feel without overdoing the relic vibe. It looks stage-ready, not museum fragile.

The figured tempered maple neck and fingerboard elevate this one into custom territory. The black binding and black block inlays against that figured maple are sharp and confident. The 9.5 to 14 inch compound radius makes this guitar incredibly versatile. Chords feel natural down low, bends stay clean and effortless up high. The medium C carve at .830 inches hits a sweet spot that most players instantly connect with. Not too chunky, not too slim. Just right. Add in 21 Jescar jumbo stainless steel frets and you get glassy bends, zero drag, and durability that will outlast years of gigs.

At 25.5 inch scale, it has snap and clarity. The Novo Gold Foils by Lollar bring something special to the table. They are articulate, harmonically rich, and dynamic. Clean tones shimmer with dimension. Push them and they grind with character, not mud. Volume, tone, and a 3-way switch keep it straightforward and musical.

The Mastery M1 bridge and NV vibrato with lightning bolt arm are rock solid and expressive. You can lean into the vibrato without sacrificing tuning stability, especially with Novo’s 18:1 locking tuners keeping everything tight. Chrome and nickel hardware paired with the 3-ply black pickguard and Dumble knobs complete the aesthetic. It is classy, but it has edge.

Strung with 10–48 Stringjoy strings and weighing in at just 7 pounds 5 ounces, this Serus J is lively on a strap and comfortable for long sessions.

If you want a guitar that feels alive, responds to every nuance, and looks like it belongs under stage lights, this Candy Apple Green Serus J Custom delivers in a big way.