When Steve Vai teamed up with Ibanez in 1987, little did he realize what a lasting impact his signature model guitar would have. Today, the JEM is an iconic instrument immediately identified with the legendary guitarist.
****Product Features****
- Wizard III Maple neck Ibanez's thin, flat and fast Wizard neck is strong and sturdy and offers unlimited playability and features a two-octave 24-fret fretboard for a wide tonal range.
- Jatoba fretboard Jatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.
- Jumbo frets Jumbo frets contribute to smooth playability, especially for single-note playing.
- Meranti body The Meranti body provides a scooped mid-range with a sweet tone.
- Quantum H-S-H pickups The Quantum pickups provide accelerated bass response for exceptionally fast tracking of high-speed staccato riffing with crushing mid range and precise high-end articulation.
- Double Locking tremolo The Double Locking system holds your guitar in tune even under aggressive on-stage abuse.
****Special Features****
- Monkey Grip One of JEM's most recognizable features: Steve Vai's signature monkey grip. Crank your amp up, grab that baby and hold on for dear life.