Up for sale, a 2007 Ibanez JEM 20th Anniversary Steve Via signature electric guitar in near mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hangtags and hardshell case. Limited to 500 pieces worldwide (only 200 guitars in the USA), this 20th Anniversary model is easily one of the most unique and desirable JEMs ever produced with a solid acrylic body injected with swirls of neon dye and illuminated by green LEDs.
Crafted in Japan as part of Ibanez's top-tier J Craft series, this JEM features an acrylic body which was produced by a Japanese company that fabricates clear tank walls for aquariums. This high grade acrylic is precision cut to the traditional JEM body shape and fitted with TransJem pickups, designed and manufactured by DiMarzio exclusively for this anniversary model JEM to provide optimal performance, given the increased density of the acrylic body compared to traditional tonewoods. DiMarzio designed the TransJem pickups to have greater transient response than standard humbuckers, and each humbucker has individual coils tuned to different frequencies. The middle position single coil is based on the DiMarzio Virtual Vintage Heavy Blues 2, providing more snappy, clear single coil tonalities, and pairing well with the TransJems when additional cut or sparkle is needed. With five-way switching (hum cancelling in all positions), this JEM has a broad tonal spectrum, ideal for singing high gain or clear, complex-sounding cleans. The guitar weighs 11lbs 13oz and has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh strings and slinky action.
The five-piece figured maple neck features three pieces of maple with alternating thin strips of walnut, and the satin finish feels great on the palm. The JEM Prestige neck shape is a slender C, measuring .750" deep at the 1st fret and tapering to .840" at the 12th. The rosewood fretboard features vine inlay, and the last four frets of the 24 fret scale are scalloped. The original 6105 fretwire is flawless, and the guitar plays effortlessly up the 25 1/2" scale. The nut measures 1 11/16" in width, and the headstock retains the original Gotoh tuners with transparent acrylic buttons to match the body.
The electronics all function perfectly, with a push/pull Tone pot to engage the green LEDs inside the body. The Edge Pro tremolo shows just a touch of patina on the fine tune adjustments, and the body is near mint, with just a few extremely faint scuffs in the acrylic and on the back lower bout edge.
The original heavy duty hardshell case with form fit interior is included, along with the original hangtags.