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Ibanez Steve Vai Signature JEMJRSP - Pink

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Meranti Body, Maple Neck, Jatoba Fingerboard, 1 Single-coil Pickup, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and Double-locking Tremolo - Pink
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Value-packed Steve Vai Signature

Steve Vai’s signature guitars have become almost as iconic as the player himself, and now that mojo is more attainable than ever with the Ibanez JEMJRSP Steve Vai Signature. From the acrylic Tree of Life inlay to the instantly recognizable “monkey grip” handle, there’s no doubt where the JEMJRSP came from. For tonal tenacity, you get two Infinity humbuckers and one Infinity single-coil pickup complete with 5-way switching. Factor in the double-locking tremolo bridge, and the JEMJRSP is ready to wail.

Effortless playability with the fastest-playing neck in the business

One of Ibanez’s fastest necks to date, the Wizard III neck on the JEMJRSP Steve Vai Signature is an absolute pleasure to play. This slim and super-comfortable neck lets you pull off lightning-fast runs and arpeggios with ease, but it still gives you the substance you need for grabbing chords when you need to. From the first time you put your hands on the JEMJRSP’s Wizard III neck, you’ll know you’ve got a guitar that was built with performance in mind.

A trio of Infinity pickups gives you massive tonal range

The HSH configuration has been a longtime favorite among tone seekers, and this preference led to the trio of killer Infinity pickups loaded in the JEMJRSP Steve Vai Signature. The neck position ceramic humbucker is voiced for warmer, richer tone, while the Alnico V bridge humbucker is a brilliant lead pickup: vibrant yet snarling with an enhanced midrange output when you push it. In between, you get a high-output single-coil that serves up traditional spank ’n’ sparkle on its own and plays nice with the humbuckers in blade positions two and four. If you’re after maximum tonal tenacity, then the JEMJRSP will give your amplifier what you need.

Whammy with confidence

The JEMJRSP Steve Vai Signature packs Ibanez’s standard double-locking bridge, which helps you maintain your tuning stability even after heavy pitch bends. Guitarists at Sweetwater know that a whammy bar is only fun when your guitar stays in tune, and a double-locking bridge goes a long way toward achieving that goal.

Ibanez JEMJRSP Steve Vai Signature Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Value-packed version of Steve Vai’s iconic signature guitar
  • 2 Infinity humbuckers and 1 Infinity single-coil give you a wide tonal range
  • Eye-catching Tree of Life inlay for iconic JEM style
  • Wizard III neck for ultra-fast playability
  • Standard double-locking bridge for solid tuning and intonation

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Steve Vai JEM
  • Body Material Meranti
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Pink
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Wizard III
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 15.75"
  • Fingerboard Material Jatoba
  • Fingerboard Inlay Tree of Life inlay
  • Number of Frets 24, Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.692"
  • Nut Material Locking
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Double Locking Tremolo
  • Tuners Ibanez machine heads
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Infinity Humbucker
  • Middle Pickup Infinity Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Infinity Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: JEMJRSPPK

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Rated 5/5

Worth every penny

Just got it right out of the box and the guitar is perfect. The intonation is spot on. The finish is sweet. The Jatoba neck is dark as rosewood and the inlays are excellent. The fretboard is flawless The frets are smooth. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this guitar. It will be my main axe onstage now and I am playing it tonight without even restringing it. The pick ups scream and with a distortion pedal there is infinite sustain. The whammy bar stays in tune. I don't know why anybody would give this guitar a bad review.The value of this guitar will appreciate over time. I would suggest anybody getting a jem get it from Sweetwater for they give a 55 point inspection. Thank you, Lucy Rhymes you did and awesome job s a sales engineer.
Music background: Pro from Chicago since Grunge
Rated 4/5

Ibanez Jem Jr models

Great affordable shedder like the classic 87 Jem's but at first they are great staying in tune but as time goes by and wear acures, the tremelo system will not return to factory position causing out of tune constantly! Fix is to replace system or take system off and file down burrs for system to work new again! Highly recommend these if your a fan of Vai/ satriani classic rg series! I've got all 4 models in my Vai universe jem collection!next Genesis rg550 return!!!!
Music background: Rock/ Metal/ Instrumental Vai, Satriani/ Malmsteen..
Rated 5/5

Great buy - Total blast to play

I have to admit that I have been very dubious about trying a JEMJR because in my mind there is no way this price point could be any good compared to the top line that are nearly 10X that. I watched several side by side comparison videos an I decided that it was worth the gamble.

When this got to my house, I was blown away.

1) This thing is PINK. Like...way PINK and I LOVE IT

2) the body looks amazing. There are some minor fit and finish bits under the bridge that I am guessing would not be present on a more expensive model, but the finish is amazing. Not missed spots, no cracks no problems.

3) I am not a pro or working musician, so the electronics are pretty good for my ears for now. THAT said, if I were to change anything it would be the pickups.

4) the switch is a little clunky and the pots don't feel like they are top quality. THAT said, they work and can easily be replaced if need be.

5) Bridge is very cool. Love the tremolo. So far, its been excellent. Floating bridges are alway a bit of a pain, but I have always liked the Ibanez ones.

6) The neck is beautiful. It plays so well. Frets are a little rough, but after a good set up, they are not too bad at all.

The price difference is HUGE and to be honest, I am not sure what corners were cut to make it happen at this price. pickups, pots, switches maybe.

I love it. It is totally fun to play and you just cannot beat the price of entry. I am thinking I will buy the yellow one as well :)

Love this guitar. I always wanted one and couldn't be happier. If you are on the fence because you are not sure of the quality. I can tell you as someone who loves to play everyday and noodle around, this is a very cool guitar.
Music background: Playing and learning for more than 30 years.
Rated 5/5

Steve Vai's Jem Model

Mother's day present for my wife.
Great guitar for the price.
Had some doubts.

Before the guitar came in...i received a bunch of pics of the actual guitar...flawless.

Guitar came packaged perfect....what you would expect how a new guitar wouid come in.

(Note: in the pass bought a new guitar...what came in was floor model...sent it back)

The guitar has a great sound...good trem bar...and interesting locking nuts before the first fret to help keep the guitar in tune...

She is still getting use to them.

Awesome guitar...she loves the vivid color.
Rated 5/5

Gorgeous guitar

It's a super pretty guitar, but not great for a beginner. I had to purchase a different guitar since this one is so fidgety to tune. I'm not returning it though, because one day I will play this and appreciate it! <3
Music background: Beginner
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