{"product_id":"1998-ibanez-j-custom-jc-fw1-sample-prototype-walnut-w-dimarzio-case-spot-model-japan","title":"1998 Ibanez J Custom 'JC-FW1' Sample Prototype Walnut w\/ DiMarzio \u0026 Case, Spot Model Japan","description":"Up for sale, a 1998 Ibanez J. Custom ‘JC-FW1’ Spot Model in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Part of Ibanez's flagship J. Custom line and crafted at the Fujigen factory, this prototype is rarer than a traditional non-catalog Spot Model (although it still fits that designation), stamped \"Sample\" alongside its model ID in the neck pocket, featuring a satin finish over a walnut body, bisected on top by a thick strip of heavily flamed maple.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeighing a comfortable 8lbs 3oz, premium features include a pair of DiMarzio humbuckers and a Lo-Pro Edge tremolo. The DiMarzio DP156 \"Humbucker From Hell\" is a low-output, hum-canceling neck pickup that delivers the glassy clarity, tight low end, and snappy articulation of a vintage single coil. It is specifically designed to eliminate muddy neck tones in solidbody guitars, making it ideal for bright clean tones, fast shredding, and high-contrast pickup pairings. The Tone Zone at the bridge is a high-output humbucker known for a fat, warm, and aggressive sound with massive low-end and midrange response. This prototype\/Spot Model J.Custom has been professionally set up here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh 9-42 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: Maple\u003cbr\u003e- Shape: Slender D, measuring .805\" at 1st fret, .885\" at 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e- Fretboard: Ebony, 24 fret, 16” radius (430mm), small abalone dot inlay\u003cbr\u003e- Frets: Jumbo, no wear\u003cbr\u003e- Scale Length: 25 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e- Nut: 1 11\/16” (43mm), locking\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners: Gotoh, cosmo black\u003cbr\u003e- Serialization: F98-prefix (1998)\u003cbr\u003e- Factory markings: ‘Sample’, model ID ‘JC-FW1’ stamped in neck heel pocket, ‘JCFW1’ written on neck heel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Body: Walnut, flame maple, mahogany\u003cbr\u003e- Pickups: DiMarzio DP156 HFH (N), DP155 Tone Zone (B)\u003cbr\u003e- Controls: Volume, Tone, three-way selector\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: Lo-Pro Edge, domed knurled knobs (cosmo black)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a very well-kept J Custom, with subtle forearm wear on the bass-side lower bout, light pitting on the hardware, and some faint scuffs and minor marks. The finish on the neck profile has been stripped to the bare maple, lightning-fast and silky smooth in the palm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original Ibanez-branded hardshell case is included.","brand":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50838230106368,"sku":"F9830635","price":6499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_ddff3158-1b98-4aa2-9c5a-5edb40f5afd8.jpg?v=1793365562","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1998-ibanez-j-custom-jc-fw1-sample-prototype-walnut-w-dimarzio-case-spot-model-japan","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}