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Ibanez Steve Vai Signature JEM77 - Blue Floral Pattern

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Basswood Body, Maple/Walnut Neck, Maple Fingerboard, 1 Single-coil Pickup, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Blue Floral Pattern
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Art Meets Epic Rock Tone

A premium version of Steve Vai's classic Blue Floral Pattern Jem, the Ibanez JEM 77 PBFP is primed for lead playing. This axe's American basswood body gives you a distinct "out front" sound, that when combined with the euphoric high-gain tone provided by a trio of DiMarzio pickups (a pair of Gravity Storm humbuckers and an Evolution single-coil in an HSH configuration) ensures a dazzling performance every time you strap it on. Complete with an Edge-Zero II tremolo bridge and Cosmo black hardware, the Ibanez JEM 77 PBFP guitar is a great-looking, great-playing tone machine.

Ibanez JEM 77 PBFP Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • Built to the performance requirements of Steve Vai
  • Epic rock tone from three DiMarzio pickups
  • Edge Zero II bridge gives you solid performance and stability
Epic rock tone from three DiMarzio pickups

As far as electronics, the JEM 77 PBFP is equipped with two DiMarzio Gravity Storm humbuckers (designed by Steve Vai) in the neck and bridge slots and an Evolution single-coil in the middle. The Gravity Storm pickups are voiced for richness and depth, with exceptionally warm mids and highs. Both will let your tone easily cut through even the densest mix while maintaining a pleasing fatness. Put this guitar through a screamin' amp, and you'll be impressed at what the JEM 77 PBFP can do.

Edge Zero II bridge gives you solid performance and stability

The JEM 77 PBFP's Edge Zero II bridge with Zero Point System was designed by Ibanez to give you the fast vibrato response and snap you need to pull off sharp bends and flutters. The extreme stability of this knife-edge-style trem's stud lock function is also one of the many reasons its a favorite among many of today's top shredders. If you're looking for a guitar that can stand up to long playing sessions without losing its tuning, you're going to adore the Ibanez JEM 77 PBFP.

Built to the performance requirements of Steve Vai

Incredible performance is the reason Steve Vai continues to play his Ibanez signature models on tour and in the studio, and the JEM 77 PBFP doesn't disappoint. The solid basswood body and JEM Premium neck give you sustain that won't quit, and a lively response for excellent note-to-note definition. The JEM 77 PBFP has the rich, warm tone needed for sultry rhythm work, and you can switch to a full-on biting midrange attack for lead work without missing a beat. It's truly musically versatile, just like Steve Vai.

Ibanez JEM 77 PBFP Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
  • Designed in collaboration with Steve Vai for a sonically versatile guitar that performs like a pro
  • Gorgeous Tree of Life inlay on the rosewood fretboard
  • JEM Premium neck plays incredibly fast, perfect for frantic fretwork
  • Dual DiMarzio Gravity Storm humbuckers and a DiMarzio Evolution single-coil for rich, deep, wide-ranging tone
  • Built-in "Monkey Grip" handle - a mainstay on Steve Vai's guitars
The Ibanez JEM 77 PBFP is designed to keep up with the fastest, most aggressive rockers

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Steve Vai JEM77
  • Body Material American Basswood
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Blue Floral Pattern
  • Neck
  • Neck Material 5-piece Maple/Walnut
  • Neck Shape Wizard
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 15.7"
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Tree of Life
  • Number of Frets 24
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.693"
  • Nut Material Locking
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Edge Zero II
  • Tuners Cosmo Black
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup DiMarzio Gravity Storm
  • Middle Pickup DiMarzio Evolution
  • Bridge Pickup DiMarzio Gravity Storm
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings D'Addario, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Gig Bag
  • Manufacturer Part Number: JEM77PBFP

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Rated 5/5

Perfection

Absolutely satisfied with this one got a demo that had a few blemishes on the back of the body big deal the fret work is on target , lowered the action to my taste and it plays amazing.And sweetwater always delivers with haste ordered on Wednesday got it Saturday
Music background: Solo artist instrumentals
Rated 5/5

Demo was amazing

So I ordered this guitar in the demo form to save a little cash and I'm so glad I did. The guitar looks brand new even had the plastic in the pick guard still. And the scratch that was in the guitar was so much smaller than pictured. Super happy with this purchase. I recommend anyone looking to save to take advantage of the demo.
Rated 5/5

Amazing guitar

I Have had this guitar for maybe 2 years now and it only gets better with age... this guitar is perfect
Music background: 9 years guitar
Rated 5/5

Ibanez Jem floral

Received my Ibanez Jem today. First if you have never had pleking done. It is so worth it. I have a very impressive list of guitars custom made les pail customs original 72 fender telecasters. This guitar with pleking done is top 3. intonation was perfect. Holds tube extremely well. So easy to play and it is super fast. The midrange is insane. Sounds as good as my hand made les Paul made by Gibson for me. I LOVE this guitar. Mason moss is the man. Everything went perfect.
Music background: Worship, country and rock
Rated 5/5

Ibanez JEM77 = Awesome!

I am over the top satisfied with the Ibanez JEM77 Steve Vai Signature - Blue Floral Pattern as well as the excellent service provided by my Sales Engineer Patrick Schaefer. Patrick has helped me in the purchase of other guitars and he always takes the time to answer my questions, gives me time to express my concerns and communicate what I am looking for in a guitar. So (drum roll) here's my assessment of the JEM77:
1. Great neck (no flaws)
2. Love the pickups. The Gravity Storms / Evolution combo along with the pickup settings provide for a wide variance in the character of sound.
3. The Edge Zero II works very well and allows for subtle shifts between tones while staying balanced.
4. Very flexible in styles (sounds great from clean to distorted)

So to wrap it up, awesome guitar (very easy to lose time playing this one!) and another fantastic experience with my Sales Engineer, Patrick Schaefer!
Music background: Vocals, piano, guitar (passionate hobbiest)
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