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
- 18 x
- 12 x$133.33
- 8 x$200.00
Overall User Ratings (based on 12 ratings)
Submitted August 11, 2018 by Steven M in Kansas City, MO
"Gem of a Jem"
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have always wanted a JEM series guitar and couldn't afford the upper end ones...i dont have any bad things to say about this guitar.. ..extremely versatile sound wise ..will do any style you want to throw at it... .. servicable tremelo.. although i wish it had the zero return mechanism in it.. but its fine... great looking finish and i love the fact it has a maple board... been using this for shows because it will do enough things i can leave a couple of other guitars at home... im perfectly happy with it ..no regrets
Sound
the pickups will handle everything from progressive shred to merle Haggard tele tones ..i was actually surprised by the number of sounds i can get from it...the humbuckers are quite a bit hotter than the middle single coil ...you'll need to make note of that when switching around to leave yourself some volume control to make up the difference...one tip for the whammy bar it doesnt have a tension bushing in the lock ring so to prevent the bar from swinging around ..which i dont prefer... just put a couple of wraps of teflon plumbers tape on the tremelo lock ring post threads ... the more tape wraps the more stiff the bar will move and stay locked in place ..
Features
great neck on this guitar a little heavier than i expected...fit and finish are spot on
Ease of Use
extremely playable... no problems at all
Quality
the quality is consistent with the ibanez premium brand specifications.. haven't had to do any major setups on it since i had it.. the finish seems to be more durable than past ibanez guitars i9 have owned and i dont always baby my gear ...
Value
i think so i dont look at it and go "why did i do that?" lol... i think the price is fair for what you get
Manufacturer Support
i have several ibanez guitars.. also other brands ...only contacted them a few times ..always helpful
The Wow Factor
im a vai fan so theres that i suppose... but i got a lot more satisfaction out of it than just that point...
Musical Background:
music ed degree ...gigging professional guitar bass drums...mostly guitar tho...
Musical Style:
all/any styles. heavy jam band is my fav...
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Submitted February 11, 2016 by Patrick K in Cartersville, GA
"Worth every penny"
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I've wanted a jem for a long time. The gravity storm pups are incredible. The bridge stays in tune very well. Everything about this guitar oozes quality and excellence. I expect many years of playability out of it.
Musical Background:
Jam at home for 15 years
Musical Style:
Blues rock a little bit of everything
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Submitted March 23, 2017 by Sean E in Fort Smith, AR
"Everything I Expected"
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This Ibanez Jem has been a want of mine for a while. It is truly everything I expected of it and more. Action, finish, tone....all were perfect.....couldn't ask for more
Musical Background:
30 Years
Musical Style:
Blues, Christian, Rock
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Submitted March 14, 2016 by Trey B in Owens Cross Roads, AL
"A tonal masterpiece..."
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Just received this guitar Saturday, March 12, 2016. Came with a very nice hard-shell case and a solidly constructed Ibanez multi-tool for guitar maintenance and set up. The JEM77P is an excellent guitar all around. It took just 5 minutes to perform a quick tune up and action adjustment. The Edge tremolo system is very stable and takes zero effort to utilize. Pickups sound awesome. Very impressive woods and tonal resonance with this guitar. If you're looking for an epic looking and sounding guitar, don't hesitate...
Musical Background:
28 years of musical experience, Guitarist, Musical composition, Some professional experiece
Musical Style:
Blues, Jazz, Classical, Progressive, Power Metal, Death Metal
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Submitted June 30, 2017 by Dan E in The OC, CA
"Solid player"
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I am really having a good time with this guitar. I am mainly a Strat guy, but this feels pretty good. Pick ups sound great through clean channels and certainly through overdriven channels. The weight and balance are spot on. The only negative about this is the volume. It tends to go from 1 to 10 without any real threshold. I'm sure that's an easy fix.
Musical Background:
20 years as musician
Musical Style:
Rock
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Submitted June 27, 2017 by Tyler S in Savannah, GA
"Ibanez RG652MPB Electric Guitar "
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Amazing looks and quality. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this axe. The trem is great, the pickups are great and it's great to look at. I choose over my American Gibson and Fenders. I've had a 7VWH and I love this guitar every bit as much.
Musical Background:
Guitar Shredder
Musical Style:
70s and 80s metal
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Submitted May 26, 2022 by Edward Pallotta in Shirley, NY
"Shredder's Dream Come True"
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Always wanted this guitar since i was a kid because of the blue floral, tree of life, the handle. I never knew how easier it was to shred on this guitar than any guitar I've played on since my Washburn Dime 332. I enjoy playing again, I am playing easier because of the neck. NOTE: It requires about 5-10 minutes of playing with the tuners to setup the bridge which is easy work with the special tool that comes in the bag (which might be the greatest guitar tool ever!) and then the shred begins!! This is such a joy to look at when I'm not playing it, sometimes I take this out of the gig bag that it comes with just so I can stare at it. The sounds is just... WOW. This is easily my favorite guitar to play by FAR.
Musical Background:
Shred Guitar
Musical Style:
Favorite Shredders/Guitarists include (but not limited to): Jason Becker & Marty Friedman (Cacophony), Joe Walsh (Eagles), Chris
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Submitted November 4, 2018 by Johnny T in Anderson, SC
"Wow!"
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This thing does everything I need it to and more! Tones are huge! More than a one trick pony. I play many styles of music and this baby handles them all very well. Everything from Vai covers to praise and worship on Sundays! This thing doesn’t disappoint in the least! I got mine for Valentine’s Day from my wife. She’s so awesome! Thanks babe!
Musical Background:
30 years playing semi professional
Musical Style:
Rock, metal, blues, praise and worship
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Submitted December 24, 2017 by Ian L in Olathe, KS
"better than expected"
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I've been wanting to get back into guitar, but wanted something good this time. So, it arrives 2 days after ordering. It was actually relatively in tune, but about a half step flat.
As I was trying & trying to tune this thing up, it just wouldn't go. After 20 minutes I was getting worried. Then, gradually the notes started to fall into place & started to realize this is going to be the best guitar I've ever owned. I ended up playing for about 6 hours the first day. I found I could make sounds with this guitar that I never had been before. Like the artificial harmonics were very easy to trigger. However, I did find that the fine tuning knobs were extremely hard to turn.
Musical Background:
35 years playing
Musical Style:
rock, classical, pop
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Submitted May 8, 2015 by Quan T in Houston, TX
"Best Ibanez guitar! "
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This is the best Ibanez guitar! The design look for this guitar is out of this world! The action and pickup are great. The only problem I have for this guitar is some fret buzz but that is not a big problem. Easy fix. This guitar is very high in demand right now, I preorder the guitar and have to wait for 2 month to get the guitar. You can go to youtube look for my stage name CTROCK to see me test this guitar out.
Musical Background:
I been playing the guitar for 25 year professionally.
Musical Style:
Rock, Metal, Hip Hop.
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Submitted November 11, 2022 by Alphonse Esposito in Wallingford, CT
"Beautiful guitar but ….."
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Got this guitar today , opened the box , she’s gorgeous . Sit down to fire her up , High E and B strings too low and guitar isn’t even playable for that reason . I don’t understand how a guitar doesn’t get checked for playability before it’s shipped . Disappointed it has to go to my guitar guy to be set up properly ..sad
Musical Background:
Rock and metal home guitarist
Musical Style:
Rock and metal
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Submitted March 8, 2018 by Art C in Madisonville, KY
"It's OK, wouldn't buy another"
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This is a neutral review. I bought this JEM because I have always wanted one ever since I saw Steve Vai the first time. It's a nice guitar to look at, but the play-ability and sound are nothing special. All the reviews that are raving about this guitar must have never played a vintage Stratocaster. I actually got the guitar, set it up, played it and thought, NOPE, put it back in the case and set it a corner.
Musical Background:
40+ years, Studio and Gig musican
Musical Style:
Classic Rock, 80's Hair Metal.
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