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JEM555BK
Steve Vai Signature Model
SN: C04104422 YEAR: 2004 OWNER: Eddy

Details & History

This is a 2004 model with the improved Edge Pro III Trem.
 

 

SN: N/A YEAR: N/A OWNER: © Ibanez Catalogue 1994 USA

Details & History

 

BODY BASSWOOD
NECK JEM
ALL ACCESS
SCALE
FRETBOARD ROSEWOOD
INLAY PEARL DOT w/ VINE
BRIDGE LO TRS II
HARDWARE COSMO BLACK
PICKUP CONFIG H-S-H
PICKUP'S DiMARZIO EVOLUTION (B)
DiMARZIO EVOLUTION (M)
DiMARZIO EVOLUTION (N)
CONTROL 1VOL 1TONE
5WAY
FINISHES BK (BLACK)
WH (WHITE)

 

 

SN: N/A YEAR: N/A OWNER: © Ibanez Catalogue 1998

Details & History

BODY AMERICAN BASSWOOD
NECK JEM
FRETBOARD ROSEWOOD
BRIDGE LO TRS II
HARDWARE CHROME
PICKUP CONFIG H-S-H
PICKUP'S DiMARZIO EVOLUTION (N)
DiMARZIO EVOLUTION (M)
DiMARZIO EVOLUTION (B)
CONTROL 1VOL 1TONE
5WAY SWITCH
FINISHES BK (BLACK)
WH (WHITE)

 

 

SN: N/A C6084264 YEAR: 1996? OWNER: Joe Paulsey

Details & History

I play Jem's for 4 basic reasons. First is the whammy, along with their sustain. There are few guitars out there made today (or ever) that can do the things that a Jem can do with the whammy/sustain combination. Second, is the pickup configuration. It's the ultimate Super-Strat. Humbuckers for fat sounds, low noise, high-output. But yet, you've got the single-coil in there to really satisfy those types of sounds that you may need. Third, the 24 fret neck. I will NOT play a guitar that has any less. I don't personally understand why every guitar in the world doesn't have 24 frets. I guess I'm the freak! or maybe,...they just don't get what the extra 2 or 3 frets buys you... The forth reason,...it just looks cool! Period! The Monkey Grip, the Vine-of-Life, (or Tree-of-Life) fret markers, the finish, the head-stock. It's just plain old COOL! And very ergonomic. But, that's a whole other topic...

(Thanks Joe, a great insight. Joe also has a Jem555WH on here. Ed!)


 

SN: N/A  YEAR: N/A OWNER: Richie's Drum and Guitar

Details & History

This is the Korean made jem junior post 1994 model. the 95 differing in the lack of a pearl pickguard (plain black). These guitars have been given a lot of bad press. And yes they do lack a little, (lo-TRS2 rather then lo-Pro trem, no scalloping, Korean build), but I think this is a little unfair, the half tree of life vine inlay, Steve's name inlayed on the 24th and DiMarzio evolution pickups make I a great guitar for a good price, and I can see the owners using it as a stepping stone to the higher end Jem's when funds allow. after all music should be for all and not just those with a wad of cash to spend. I know of friends that have spent £2500 on a one guitar and 30w amp and can't play for toffee, what make them better to decide what's good? (here he goes again. Ed!) Another friend borrowed £100 from me to buy a Gio Ibanez lefty and he's a great guitarist. there can be a bit to much snobbery at times. sure the 555 isn't as good as the rest of the jem range, but for many its a little bit of Vai at a realist price. *climbs off soap box and goes to make a cup of tea. (got any biscuits? Ed.)

This guitar is for sale, drop them a mail.

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