Just as each new Periphery release seems to morph progressive metal another 180 degrees, Jake Bowen, the source of the band’s rich tapestry of guitar-based ambient soundscapes, has also moved the boundaries of guitar design and performance with his Ibanez signature instrument—the JBM. Specifications ArtistJake Bowen ColorPearl White Matte BodyNyatoh Body topMaple Body finishSatin Polyurethan NeckMaple Scale (mm)648 Neck typeWizard III Neck thickness (1st fret, mm)19 Neck thickness (12th fret, mm)21 Neck finishSatin Polyurethane Neck jointBolt-On NutPlastic Nut width (mm)43 End width (mm)58 FretboardRosewood Fretboard radius (mm)400 InlayJBM special inlay on 12th fret Number of frets24 Fret typeJumbo Neck pickupDiMarzio® Titan™ (H) Bridge pickupDiMarzio® Titan™ (H) Controls, pickup selector1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch BridgeGibraltar Standard II String spacing (mm)10.8 Machine headsGotoh® MG-T locking machine heads in gold Hardware colorBlack (Gold machine heads) String gauges (from top to bottom).011/.014/.019/.032/.044/.056 Tuning (from top to bottom)1D,2A,3F,4C,5G,6C Made inIndonesia Recommended bagIGB540-BK Other item(s) includedHexagon Wrench