Ibanez JS3CR Joe Satriani
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Ibanez
JS3CR Joe Satriani
Product Info
Article Number:
564987
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
JS3CR Joe Satriani
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,387.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This JS3CR is a seriously well-made axe, built in Japan with a fantastic feel and those iconic Satriani tones. The Satchur8 pickup is a beast for shredding, while the high-pass filter adds a modern edge. It’s perfect for players who want a versatile, high-performance ST-style guitar with a distinctive voice.
Product Description
- Ibanez JS3CR Joe Satriani
- Electric Guitar
- Joe Satriani Signature Model
- Body: Basswood
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- 22 Frets
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl dots
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Pickups: DiMarzio PAF Pro (neck) and DiMarzio Satchur8 (bridge) humbuckers
- Ultralite tremolo
- High-pass filter (push/pull)
- Coil tap switch on tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Colour: Matte Chrome
- Incl. case
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Basswood body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • DiMarzio Satchur8 bridge pickup delivers Satriani's signature searing, high-gain lead tones.
- • Japanese craftsmanship ensures exceptional build quality and rock-solid hardware.
- • High-pass filter and coil-tap switch offer expanded tonal versatility beyond typical ST models.
CONS
- • Basswood, while balanced, lacks the inherent sustain of mahogany or alder.
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel less modern compared to ebony for some players.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for players on tighter budgets.
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Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
DiMarzio PAF Pro (neck) / DiMarzio Satchur8 (bridge)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 inches)
Frets
22
Bridge
Ibanez Ultralite Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Satchur8 is hotter and more aggressive, designed for a more saturated and articulate lead tone than a typical humbucker – it's really geared towards high-gain styles.
It’s surprisingly stable for an ultralite trem, but don’t expect Floyd Rose-level tuning stability; it’s more suited for subtle vibrato and occasional dive bombs.
The Ibanez neck is generally thinner and has a more modern 'C' shape, offering a faster feel compared to many traditional Fender necks.
