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Up for sale, a 1997 Ibanez J. Craft JEM7V Steve Vai signature model in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Crafted in Japan at the Fujigen factory as part of Ibanez’s top-tier J Craft series, this early example of the JEM7V features an alder body with basswood veneers and monkey grip, a one-piece flame maple neck, and a slab 24-fret ebony fretboard (a feature only available on early models) with Tree of Life inlay and scalloping on the last four frets.
The HSH pickup array includes DiMarzio Evolution humbuckers and a centrally located Evolution single coil, designed for maximum impact, power, and versatility. The neck pickup is fat and punchy, while the bridge is tight and aggressive. Both pickups have DiMarzio’s dual-resonance configuration to reproduce more harmonic overtones than conventional humbuckers, while their excellent presence and definition help slice through the densest mix. With five-way switching and the ability to pair the single coil with either humbucker for greater clarity and top-end snap, this JEM has a broad tonal spectrum, ideal for singing high gain or pristine, complex-sounding cleans. Weighing 8lbs 1oz, this JEM7V has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, slinky action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: JEM Prestige (slender D), measuring .750” 1st fret, .835” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, 24-fret, scalloping on frets 21-24, Tree of Life inlay
-Frets: 6105 narrow/tall, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, Top-Lok III locking
-Tuners: Gotoh, gold-plated
-Serialization: F97-prefix (Fujigen, 1997)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder, basswood veneers
-Pickups: DiMarzio Evolution HSH
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Lo-Pro Edge tremolo
-Plastics: Three-ply pearloid pickguard and cavity covers, lightly aged Strat-style knobs
This is a well-kept example, with just a couple faint marks on the gloss white finish. The satin finish on the neck profile is flawless.
The original padded Ibanez-branded gigbag is included.
The HSH pickup array includes DiMarzio Evolution humbuckers and a centrally located Evolution single coil, designed for maximum impact, power, and versatility. The neck pickup is fat and punchy, while the bridge is tight and aggressive. Both pickups have DiMarzio’s dual-resonance configuration to reproduce more harmonic overtones than conventional humbuckers, while their excellent presence and definition help slice through the densest mix. With five-way switching and the ability to pair the single coil with either humbucker for greater clarity and top-end snap, this JEM has a broad tonal spectrum, ideal for singing high gain or pristine, complex-sounding cleans. Weighing 8lbs 1oz, this JEM7V has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, slinky action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: JEM Prestige (slender D), measuring .750” 1st fret, .835” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, 24-fret, scalloping on frets 21-24, Tree of Life inlay
-Frets: 6105 narrow/tall, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, Top-Lok III locking
-Tuners: Gotoh, gold-plated
-Serialization: F97-prefix (Fujigen, 1997)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder, basswood veneers
-Pickups: DiMarzio Evolution HSH
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Lo-Pro Edge tremolo
-Plastics: Three-ply pearloid pickguard and cavity covers, lightly aged Strat-style knobs
This is a well-kept example, with just a couple faint marks on the gloss white finish. The satin finish on the neck profile is flawless.
The original padded Ibanez-branded gigbag is included.
