When Steve Vai teamed up with Ibanez in 1987, little did he realize what a lasting impact his signature model guitar would have. Today, the JEM is an iconic instrument immediately identified with the legendary guitarist. Specifications ColorBlack BodyMeranti Body finishGloss Polyurethane 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 NutLocking Nut width (mm)43 End width (mm)58 FretboardJatoba Fretboard radius (mm)400 InlayTree of Life Number of frets24 Fret typeJumbo Neck pickupQuantum (H) Middle pickupQuantum (S) Bridge pickupQuantum (H) Controls, pickup selector1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch BridgeDouble Locking String spacing (mm)10,5 Machine headsIbanez machine heads Hardware colorCosmo black String gauges (from top to bottom).009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042 Made inIndonesia Recommended bagM300C Other item(s) includedTremolo arm, Hex wrench