Ibanez JS240PS-CA
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Ibanez
JS240PS-CA
Product Info
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This JS240PS-CA is a fantastic choice for players who want that signature Satriani tone and expressive capabilities without the extreme cost. The Sustainiac is a game-changer for adding depth and unique textures to your playing, and the overall build quality is solid for a premium-priced instrument. It’s perfect for shredders, fusion enthusiasts, and anyone wanting a truly versatile and inspiring guitar.
Product Description
- Ibanez JS240PS-CA
- Electric Guitar
- Joe Satriani signature model
- Body: American basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Maple/Bubinga
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Fretboard inlays: White dots
- Fretboard radius: 250 mm (9.84")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Locking nut
- Neck profile: JS
- 24 Medium frets
- Neck thickness at the 1st fret: 20 mm
- Neck thickness at the 12th fret: 22 mm
- Pickup: DiMarzio The Satchur8 humbucker (bridge) and Sustainiac Driver single coil (neck)
- Volume control (push / pull for hi-pass filter) and tone control (push / pull for sustainiac on / off)
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Edge tremolo
- Ibanez machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EXL120 .009 - .042 (article no. #104554#)
- Colour: Candy Apple
- Gig bag included
PROS
- • American basswood body provides a balanced, resonant tonal foundation.
- • JS neck profile offers exceptional comfort and speed for demanding playing.
- • DiMarzio Satchur8 delivers Satriani's signature searing, articulate tone.
- • Sustainiac Driver adds a unique, powerful, and expressive tremolo effect.
CONS
- • Bubinga/Maple neck construction can feel stiff to players preferring softer woods.
- • Candy Apple finish, while striking, can be prone to showcasing minor blemishes.
- • The Sustainiac system adds weight, making it noticeably heavier than standard guitars.
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Key Features
Body Material
American Basswood
Neck Material
Maple/Bubinga
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
DiMarzio The Satchur8 (bridge), Sustainiac Driver (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets
24 Medium
Bridge
Edge Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a different beast – the Sustainiac creates a sustained, oscillating effect rather than pitch bending, offering a unique textural element.
Yes, the JS profile is designed for speed and comfort; it's thinner than many Ibanez necks and has a pleasant, rounded feel that suits a wide range of hand sizes.
The volume knob's push/pull activates a high-pass filter for more clarity, while the tone knob's push/pull toggles the Sustainiac Driver on and off, allowing you to use the Satchur8 bridge pickup alone.
