Ibanez Premium JEM77P Steve Vai Blue Floral Pattern 2024
Ibanez Premium JEM77P, blue floral, made in Indonesia 2024. Few guitarists have impacted the music universe like Steve Vai. He originally made a name for himself playing guitar for prog royalty Frank Zappa, before going on to widespread recognition for his virtuosic talent in his own right. This is the recent Premium series version of the iconic JEM model. Premium launched around 2010 as a stepping stone between their regular line and their increasingly pricey Prestige offerings. It's got some nice specs: a fancy five piece neck with super slick rolled edges and the gorgeous 'tree of life' inlay, Dimarzio Vai-sig pickups, Edge Zero-II tremolo... snazzy. The blue floral finish will not be to everyone's taste, but geez, it's well executed and certainly makes a nice change from the standard white/black/sunburst options we've done to death. The sound is great: smooth and balanced, teethy growling mids, tight and tidy bass. The HSH setup is pretty versatile, you can pull all manner of useful sounds out of it. Steve has grown on me over the years, and I reckon this guitar will grow with you too.
Model: Ibanez Premium JEM77P
Made: Indonesia, 2024
Serial: I240309947
Finish: blue floral pattern (BFP), gloss poly
Body: American basswood
Neck: maple/walnut five piece Wizard neck, maple cap fretboard, titanium reinforcement rods, 25.5" scale, 400mm radius, 43mm nut
Weight: 3.035kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Dimarzio Gravity Storm humbucker x2, Evolution single coil
Accessories: original padded gig bag, trem arm, docs
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the top edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear only. The back has minor scuffs around the trem cavity. The sides have rub wear in the elbow area. The front has minor scuffs along the back edge.
Overall: excellent condition (9.5/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 9/42 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 9/10, minor wear only