Ibanez JEM7V Steve Vai Jem Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Ibanez JEM7V Steve Vai Jem Electric Guitar (with Case) reviews

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"LIKE NOTHING ELSE"

Feature:
The gold material and the living tree created on the neck is what amazes me the most. These features make the guitar like nothing else out there. Also the tuners are amazing. That guitar seems to never go out of tune. The features are the best Iv'e seen on any other guitar.

Quality:
Everything that this guitar is made of is made from the best material out there. Steve vai wouldn't settle for anything less.

Value:
The jem is well worth the money that it cost. If your thinking about too much money you have no idea how good this guitar is.

Desirability:
This is the best looking guitar i have ever seen. Think about what it looks like on the internet and then think 10 times better than that and thats what it looks like in real life.

Sound:
The sound is amazing! Those dimarzio evolution pickups are incredible. I have never heard such a powerful crunch in each note that you play. If your looking for a huge boost nothing compares to the jem.

Ease of Use:
It's easy because it already comes with a great sound without changing anything on it.

Support:
I like the warranty about fixing it within a year but i have to say ibanez doesn't have the nicest people working there.

Overall:
I don't think I will ever want anything else until i have a chance to make my own guitar. Theres just nothing out like it.

Submitted: 7/15/2007

Style of Music: rock, classical, classical rock

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"One Player's Point of View"

Feature:
While most top end guitars come with a cord, strap, polishing cloth and a wrench or two. (Just check out the goodies that come with a Fender, Gibson, PRS etc.) Not this Team "J" Craft machine. However, I must say the little plastic "zip" bag to hold the wrenches is nice. But you'd think with all the hype, they could at least include a polishing cloth. Ok.... now I'll stop whining and cut to the core, what happen to the ebony finger board? This change from previous years has to do with one thing only ($$$$) and it certainly isn't due to a shortage of quality ebony. Some say not a big deal. Wrong... both in tone and feel not to mention wear after years of use.

Quality:
Quality on my shred machine was nice. Again, the neck was done well including the inlay work. All of the small leaves are quality Abalone (good coloring) and all inlay work was smooth with no filling detected. Frets are prep'd well and appear to be leveled with one another. I could detect no fret buzz on the entire length of the neck. The edges of the fingerboard were slightly ragged in some areas with minor tears in the rosewood. This may have been due to dull tooling when machined. One other factor is that rosewood while an excelent wood is slightly more open grained than ebony and may have been a contributing factor also.

Value:
A good value? Yes, when you consider Ibanez has the best neck profile and overall insterment quality is high. Remember though it's a shred machine and a little tough to tame if you play a large varity of music. But check out some other Ibanez models before you buy. You may find a cheaper model with just as good playability. But if you dead set on spending two grand.... go check out the "J" custom models. These are Ibanez's top of the line models and have a very nice set of pickups.(more versitile) Here's the catch on these... they are only ava. overseas,(Japan, UK) yep, you got it the american market must not be good enough or just too big a demand. But if you love Ibanez guitars you'll find a way!!!! Go check out some of the Japanese web suppliers... you'll see JEM's set up just like Steve's with the sustainer and all.

Desirability:
Just remember the biggest draw for this insturment is Mr. Vai! There are some very nice features though (again that neck profile) and the tremelo... top notch! Monkey grip... yeah I do use it, so it is a nice feature. What I really would like to see though is that all Ibanez RG/JEM bodies using the rear rout cavities and put back that ebony fingerboard! Offer all JEM models with more than one hardware finish selection. Ibanez dealers... speak up, tell the bean counters (and reps)at Ibanez what we want(demand it.)

Sound:
Pickups are just a tad bit too hot... solo's loose some definition as speed increases. I ran guitar through boogie mark I, Marshall "68" plexi and Marshall plexi reissue with min. effects just to make sure it wasn't an amp issue. Volumn must be backed off to 6 or 7 to really bring out the tonal qualities of the insterment. While pickup sustain is easly obtained and quickly drives an amp to "sing", again 10 is just a little too "over the top".

Ease of Use:
There is no doubt that Ibanez has the market on neck shape, fret material used and player friendly feel when compared to all of the rest. The other area Ibanez has down after years of redesign is the Edge Pro tremelo. I like it better than the Lo Pro, and is very user friendly. Take a few extra bucks and buy the intonation adjustment tool if you're going to set the guitar up to suite your own playing needs/feel.

Support:
Here's the scoop on this, If you want to change hardware.... get ready for some frustration. Getting replacment hardware is a task. PLEASE NOTE: I changed mine from the gold, not because there was a problem... it's just a little too much bling for my taste and trying to maintain gold hardware is near impossible. Don't count on much help from your local music store or Ibanez for that mater. Aftermarket parts are ava. and all metal part replacments were Ibanez factory parts. Just hard to find. Most are raped from other Ibanez guitars. I do not know regarding warrenty issues, what their service is like and just guessing don't think I'll have to find out.

Overall:
Here's the deal.... this is a workhorse, not some pretty guitar to be kept in the closet or on a short leash. (like your girlfriend, just arm candy or great in your bedroom) It's meant to be taken out, played hard, used, and abused! That doesn't mean throw it around and beat it up, that means SHRED!!! It plays great and has cool looks too. Not to mention is the signature model of one of the worlds best players! So it's a BUY if ya have the bucks!

Submitted: 3/21/2006

Style of Music: Rock, Fusion, Country, and of course Extreme Guitar

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Few would debate Steve's tremendous influence on Ibanez guitars. Innovations from the guitars created by Steve and Ibanez designers can be found in so many of their instruments, from pro through entry level. Then there's Steve Vai's Universe, the guitar that ignited the 7-string revolution in rock.

When Steve Vai guitars, with their lightening Edge tremolos, lightning fast 2-octave necks, and beautifully sculpted bodies came out in 1987, they were cutting edge. In 2001, they're still cutting edge. And that's the mark of a true classic.

Features
Contoured Alder body with 24-fret JEM neck provides easy access to all registers. Alder is best known as the body wood for the "classic single-coil, bolt-on neck guitar," Alder produces clear full bodied vintage tone that works well for lead or rhythm work.

Deep routed tremolo cavities allow pitches to be raised or lowered

Vai, choice of DiMarzio pickups combined with Ibanez Split-5 wiring provide incredible tonal versatility. Humbuckers: Ceramic magnet humbucker calibrated to the Evolution DP159. Fat, punch, and loud. Designed by Steve Vai. Single coil: JEM custom exclusive. Alnico magnet pickup calibrated for perfect balance with Breed humbuckers. Classic single-coil tone.

6105 frets are a high but thin fret with perfect intonation, good control, and easy playability and "no choking" string bending

Technical Info

Width at nut: 43 mm

Radius: 430 mm

Scale: 25.5 in.

JEM Prestige neck

Alder body

24/6105 frets

Rosewood fingerboard

Edge Pro bridge

Dimarzio Evolution (humbucker) neck pickup

Dimarzio Custom (single-coil) mid pickup

Dimarzio Evolution (humbucker) bridge pickup

Pearl/Abalone vine inlay

Gold hardware
When Ibanez teamed up with Steve Vai, they created the ultimate lead guitar masterpiece: the JEM7V. They chose the best in woods, an innovative selection of pickups, the best tremolo bridge, a 24-fret JEM neck, and a unique body design. A serious guitar for serious lead players.

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