🎸 For Sale: Ibanez J.Custom RG8527 / JCRG7-1 – 2000 Sugi-Built 7-String in Vintage Violin

📍Collector-Owned

💬 Open to offers! If you’re genuinely interested, I’m happy to work out a deal.

Up for sale is a rare and highly coveted Ibanez J.Custom RG8527, also known as the JCRG7-1, finished in stunning Vintage Violin. This guitar was hand-built by Sugi in 2000 as part of the first J.Custom 7-string series — a boutique-level instrument rarely seen on the market.

🔹 Specs & Highlights:

• Model: RG8527 / JCRG7-1
• Year: 2000
• Finish: Vintage Violin (VV)
• Top: Figured Maple top over Honduran Mahogany body
• Neck: 5-piece Maple/Wenge J.Custom Wizard-7 neck
• Fingerboard: Bound rosewood with offset dot inlays
• Frets: 24 jumbo frets, J.Custom fret edge treatment
• Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge 7 double-locking tremolo
• Pickups: Dimarzio Custom 7-string set (factory stock)
• Electronics Mod: Tone knob replaced with a kill switch (clean, pro mod)
• Tuners: Gotoh

🔧 Condition:

• Excellent overall condition for a 24-year-old J.Custom with minor dings/chips
• Frets are clean, hardware in great shape, only light cosmetic signs of age
• Plays and sounds incredible — articulate, resonant, and dynamic
• Includes sturdy gigbag

This is a grail piece for serious Ibanez collectors and 7-string players — with only a small number ever made, especially in the Vintage Violin finish. The Sugi craftsmanship is second to none, and the feel and tone of this guitar are exceptional.

🔻 From My Collection:

This guitar is part of a carefully maintained Ibanez collection featuring JEMs, UVs, J.Customs, and more. All guitars are collectible-grade, kept in top condition, and released occasionally to make space for new arrivals.

Thanks for looking — feel free to message with any questions or for more photos!