Ibanez JEMJR-BK

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Ibanez JEMJR-BK

Ibanez

JEMJR-BK

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Product Info

Article Number: 533313
Brand: Ibanez
Model: JEMJR-BK
Price: $592.90

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The JEMJR-BK is a seriously fun, high-performance guitar that captures a lot of Steve Vai's essence at a more accessible price point. It's built for players who want speed, a modern feel, and a versatile range of tones – from searing leads to chunky rhythms. This is a fantastic choice for aspiring shredders and anyone wanting a bit of Vai’s magic in their arsenal.

Product Description

  • Ibanez JEMJR-BK
  • Electric Guitar
  • Steve Vai signature model
  • Body: Meranti
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Jatoba
  • Tree of Life fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Wizard III - thickness at 1st fret: 19 mm / at 12th fret: 21 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
  • Fingerboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Locking nut
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 2 Quantum Humbuckers (neck and bridge) and 1 Quantum Single Coil (middle)
  • Volume and tone controls
  • 5-Way switch
  • Double Locking Tremolo
  • Ibanez machine heads
  • Cosmo Black hardware
  • Strings: .009 - .042
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Meranti body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Wizard III neck profile offers exceptional playability and speed for shredding.
  • • Quantum pickups deliver a modern, high-output tone with clarity and articulation.
  • • Locking tremolo system allows for extreme whammy bar dives with excellent tuning stability.
CONS
  • • Meranti, while good, isn't as tonally complex as mahogany or alder.
  • • Jatoba fingerboard can feel a bit harder and less 'oily' than rosewood or ebony.
  • • Cosmo Black hardware, while aesthetically pleasing, isn't as durable as nickel or stainless steel.

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Key Features

Body Material Meranti
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Jatoba
Pickups Quantum Humbuckers (x2) & Quantum Single Coil
Scale Length 648 mm (25.51")
Frets 24 Jumbo
Bridge Double Locking Tremolo
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.37 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Quantum pickups offer a clear, articulate high-output tone, leaning towards a slightly brighter response than some vintage-voiced humbuckers, but with good definition.
While bolt-on necks generally don't offer the same warmth as set-in, the Wizard III profile and Quantum pickups compensate, delivering a modern, energetic sound.
The locking tremolo system drastically improves tuning stability compared to traditional tremolo systems, although extreme use requires careful setup and maintenance.

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