Ibanez JEM77P Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

Don't let the floral pattern and Tree of Life inlay fool you. Gravity Storm humbuckers and an Evolution single-coil make this Vai-approved axe a workhorse.

$1,599.99

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Ibanez JEM70V Steve Vai Electric Guitar with Case

No longer available at zZounds
Beautifully finished and uniquely contoured, the JEM70V sports a 5-piece maple/walnut Wizard Premium reinforced neck and awesome DiMarzio Evolution pickups.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Basswood body Big, warm midrange tones
DiMarzio Evolution DP158 neck pickup Delivers fat, punchy and loud tone
DiMarzio Evolution DPS1 middle pickup Delivers bright and clean tone
DiMarzio Evolution DP159 bridge pickup Tight, aggressive, and punchy tone

Ibanez's JEM 70V Steve Vai electric guitar is an incarnation of the virtuoso shredder's signature model that aims to be more affordable -- without sacrificing tone or playability. Vai disciples will find all the signature elements here, including Steve's unique seafoam green finish.

A Wizard Neck Made for Speed

The JEM 70V features a 5-piece Wizard Premium neck crafted of maple and walnut. The neck has a slim profile for smooth playing in any position. KTS titanium reinforcement rods keep the neck straight so you can wail with wild abandon. The fretboard is made of panga panga and is adorned with Vai's signature Tree of Life inlay -- this time done up in seafoam green to match the body.

DiMarzio Pickups for Virtuosic Sound

In order to make guitars that accurately recreated his sound, Steve Vai worked with DiMarzio to develop the Evolution line of humbuckers featured in the Ibanez JEM models. These pickups have become known for their high output and clarity, even at high speeds and high gain. Evolution pickups also feature DiMarzio's dual-resonance configuration to create more harmonic overtones, bringing out the best in overdriven tube amps.

The JEM 70V is fitted with three Evolution pickups: a humbucker in both the neck and bridge positions, and a single-coil in the middle position. The 70V's five-way switching system allows you to explore the wide range of sounds this guitar has to offer.

Player-Friendly Upgrades Abound

Perhaps the most recognizable feature of read more the JEM line is the Monkey Grip handle. The JEM 70V comes with the cut-out grip and is ready for all your swinging superstar moves. Players who love dive bombs and harmonic squeals will be happy to find the guitar's Edge bridge, complemented by a lion's claw cavity that allows for upward as well as downward motion.

See Steve Vai talk about Ibanez JEM70VSFG signature model:


Features:

-American basswood body
- 5-piece Wizard Premium maple/walnut neck with KTS titanium reinforcement rods
- Panga panga fretboard with Tree of Life Inlay
- DiMarzio Evolution humbucker pickup (neck)
- DiMarzio Evolution humbucker pickup (bridge)
- DiMarzio Evolution single-coil pickup (middle)
- 5-way pickup switching
- Master volume and tone controls
- Edge bridge and lion's claw cavity
- Monkey Grip handle

Pick up a JEM 70V -- by the Monkey Grip, if you like -- and see what Steve Vai's shred machine can do for you.
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Neck type: Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck w/KTS TITANIUM rods
Body: American Basswood body
Fretboard: Panga Panga fretboard w/Floral pattern vine inlay
Fret: Jumbo frets w/Premium fret edge treatment
Bridge: Edge bridge
Neck: DiMarzio Evolution, humbucker Passive/Ceramic
Middle: DiMarzio Evolution, single-coil, Passive/Alnico
Bridge: DiMarzio Evolution, humbucker, Passive/Ceramic
Hardware: Chrome
Scale: 25.5"
Width at Nut: 43mm
Width at Last Fret: 58mm
Thickness at 1st: 18mm
Thickness at 12th: 20mm
Radius: 400mmR

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/

Ibanez JEM70V Steve Vai Electric Guitar

The Ibanez JEM/UV series models, including the JEM70V, are designed to break boundaries. Steve Vai is one of the revered few on that short list of players who have changed the way people think about what a guitar can really do. His signature Ibanez guitars are no different: iconic, sublime, awe inspiring, outrageous. The Ibanez JEM/UV series models, including the JEM70V, are designed to break boundaries.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (8 ratings)
Submitted March 11, 2016 by Jeff S in San Diego, CA

"Beautiful Guitar! Defintely a looker!"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I purchased this guitar about 3 years ago from zZounds. From the moment you open the hard shell case it comes with, you will be shocked by the beauty of this guitar. My JEM70V had no blemishes and played amazing straight out of the case. My only gripe with guitar is the price is a little high figuring you can purchase a Japanese Prestige Ibanez for less than the $1400 price tag. With that being said, this is an amazing playing instrument and I would purchase it again if I did not own it. Ibanez continues to impress and if your looking for a versatile guitar that can play anything from blues, alternative, to metal this guitar will not let you down.

Musical Background:

Playing guitar for 13 years and Violin prior to guitar

Musical Style:

Metal, Shred, Progressive
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