1988 Ibanez JEM7 RB Root Beer Steve Vai Signature, Japan Fujigen
$2,199.99
$2,199.99
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Up for sale, a 1988 Ibanez JEM7 RB in perfect working order. The first iteration of the JEM7 model only available from 1988-89, this rare Steve Vai signature JEM features a distinctive Root Beer finish and smooth “monkey grip” cutout. This particular JEM7 RB has been outfitted with a pair of Jackson J-80C ceramic humbuckers.
The tonewood complement comprises a basswood body, maple neck, and 24-fret slab rosewood fretboard. The replacement pair of Jackson J-80C humbuckers are built for gain, delivering huge tones with tight, aggressive lows, balanced by the sparkling cut and snap of the original DiMarzio JEM single coil in the middle position, pairing well with the humbuckers at positions 2 and 4 on the five-way pickups selector. This JEM7 weighs 6lbs 15oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 9-42 strings, slinky action, and spot-on intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: JEM (slender D) measuring .755” 1st fret, .840” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 24-fret, scalloping on frets 21-24
-Frets: 6100 jumbo, moderate wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-14
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, Top Lok III locking
-Tuners: Gotoh, cosmo black
Body Specs:
-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: Replacement Jackson J-80C humbucker x2, DiMarzio JEM Single x1
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to June, 1988
-Hardware: Floyd Rose-licensed Edge tremolo, replacement neck plate
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, Strat-style knobs, replacement middle pickup cover
The unique Root Beer finish accents the broad grain in the basswood body, and cosmetic wear on this well-loved example includes several variably-sized chips along the perimeter, the largest of which is at the treble-side waist, buckle rash on the back at the upper bout, and a number of dings and finish scratches on the body as a whole. The maple neck retains its smooth satin finish.
A faux leather padded gigbag is included.
The tonewood complement comprises a basswood body, maple neck, and 24-fret slab rosewood fretboard. The replacement pair of Jackson J-80C humbuckers are built for gain, delivering huge tones with tight, aggressive lows, balanced by the sparkling cut and snap of the original DiMarzio JEM single coil in the middle position, pairing well with the humbuckers at positions 2 and 4 on the five-way pickups selector. This JEM7 weighs 6lbs 15oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 9-42 strings, slinky action, and spot-on intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: JEM (slender D) measuring .755” 1st fret, .840” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 24-fret, scalloping on frets 21-24
-Frets: 6100 jumbo, moderate wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-14
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, Top Lok III locking
-Tuners: Gotoh, cosmo black
Body Specs:
-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: Replacement Jackson J-80C humbucker x2, DiMarzio JEM Single x1
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to June, 1988
-Hardware: Floyd Rose-licensed Edge tremolo, replacement neck plate
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, Strat-style knobs, replacement middle pickup cover
The unique Root Beer finish accents the broad grain in the basswood body, and cosmetic wear on this well-loved example includes several variably-sized chips along the perimeter, the largest of which is at the treble-side waist, buckle rash on the back at the upper bout, and a number of dings and finish scratches on the body as a whole. The maple neck retains its smooth satin finish.
A faux leather padded gigbag is included.
