Ibanez JEMJR Steve Vai Signature Electric Guitar Black


Description
When Steve Vai teamed up with Ibanez in 1987 to create the original JEM, it became an instant classic. Now, Ibanez brings you the JEMJR, infusing the legendary model with modern playability and tone at an affordable price. The JEMJR's meranti mahogany body provides full, balanced tone with singing sustain. A bolt on Wizard III maple neck offers a slim, fast profile for blistering leads and complex chords. The jatoba fingerboard features Vai's iconic "Tree of Life" inlay for a touch of mojo.
Quantum Power for Aggressive Playing
The JEMJR harnesses a trio of hard charging Ibanez Quantum pickups. A Quantum humbucker at the bridge delivers tight, high output tone for aggressive rhythm and leads. The single-coil Quantum in the middle adds quack and cut, while a neck humbucker provides warm, rounded tone for complex chords and solos. A 5-way switch lets you access a variety of tones from subtle to savage.
Double Locking Tremolo for Extreme Stability
The JEMJR features Ibanez's rock solid double locking tremolo bridge for extreme tuning stability under heavy whammy bar use. Once the strings are locked at the nut and bridge, you'll experience minimal detuning even with the most extreme tremolo techniques. Combined with the locking tuners, this system keeps the JEMJR in tune through the most punishing gig.
Ergonomic Handle and Claw for Comfort
Like the original JEM, the JEMJR features Vai's famous "monkey grip" handle, providing a comfortable way to maneuver the guitar. It also sports the JEM's distinctive "lion's claw" tremolo cavity, allowing easy access to the tremolo arm. These ergonomic touches make the JEMJR a pleasure to play during even the longest gigs.



Features
- Mahogany body
- Maple neck in a Wizard III profile
- Jatoba fingerboard with a Tree of Life inlay
- Quantum humbuckers at the bridge and neck and Quantum single coil at the middle
Specs
- Body type: Double cutaway
- Body wood: Mahogany
- Neck shape: Wizard III
- Neck wood: Maple
- Joint: Bolt-on
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Material: Jatoba
- Radius: 15.75"
- Fret size: Jumbo
- Number of frets: 24
- Inlays: Tree of Life
- Configuration: HSH
- Neck: Proprietary humbucker
- Middle: Proprietary single coil
- Bridge: Proprietary humbucker
- Control layout: Master volume, Master tone
- Pickup switch: 5-way
- Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
- Bridge design: Double-locking tremolo
- Tuning machines:
- Color: Black
- Number of strings: 6 string
- Case: Sold separately
- Orientation: Right-handed
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- Recording1
- Rock Concerts1
- School Bands1
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- Experienced1
- Fun To Play3
- Good Feel3
- Good Pick Up2
- Good Tone2
- Solid Electronics2
Reviewed by 4 customers
I LOVE this guitar
Verified Buyer
submitted8 days ago
bycaleb
fromSan Jose ca
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
this guitar is by far my favorite one, I love there attention to detail, I would defentily recommend this guitar
Sold a floor model with missing whammy bar.
submitted2 years ago
byAlex
fromLA, CA
Bought the guitar new and received a ground model that was dirty, used, and missing the whammy bar. Even the GC employee that helped me out was extremally confused at the quality of the guitar. When you order a new guitar, you should get a new guitar.
This is my favorite guitar now
submitted2 years ago
byDavid
fromaurora colorado
At first i had a few issues with tuning but i ended up fixing it later this is by far one of the best guitars i own some other guy left a review saying that it lost points for requiring assembly but i dont know what he is talking about the only thing i had to attach was the whammy bar
Not play ready
Verified Buyer
submitted3 years ago
byRicardo
fromSATX
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
This is the third guitar I have purchased from GC and yet again the qc process of sending new guitars out to paying customer fell short of good. This a new guitar so there's is no reason for the neck needing to be adjusted as much as it was and the strings so loose that the bridge was completely bottomed out. I'm Sorry but if it's too much to ensure a product is ready for use out the box by the consumer, perhaps it's time to stop promoting GC as a musicians go to source. Get with the program and deliver quality service and satisfaction. Reminds me of the days when GC employees would break out guitars and do nothing to them, just place in a stand on the floor
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submitted2 years ago
asked byIcyyULittle
fromJackson mi
Does this require assembly?
No assembly requiredsubmitted2 years ago
asked byAidan
fromWarwick, RI
What is the finish on the neck
Semi glosssubmitted3 years ago
asked byPatrick
fromSt. Louis Mo
Hello! What is the nut width?
1.7" / 43.0mmsubmitted3 years ago
asked byEdward
fromColorado Springs, Colorado
When will this guitar be released after the pre-order?
Please give us a call for product availability 855-770-3373submitted3 years ago
asked byBryan
fromSpringdale, Arkansas
Can you order this in different colors? If so what colors are available?
Please contact a Sales Agent for Special Order Placementsubmitted3 years ago
asked byJOHNNYFV
fromTexas
When is the black Jem jr in stock?
We aren't able to discuss the availability of items via this means of communication. Give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you an accurate idea of when this will be back in stock.