Shinjuku-Ku, Japan
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Welcome to TC Gakki! All photos are of the item for sale. Please note they are for sale in our store and may sell out. Thank you for looking! Feel free to ask any questions!Product Details________________________________Ibanez 1987 JEM777 Lochness Green #623Do you want the shock and thrill of Steve Vai's electrifying 1980s style and his unmatched playability - the real thing, not a reissue or a later-model version that can never quite capture what shook the world when it first appeared in 1987?Unveiled at the 1987 Summer NAMM show, the JEM777 was unit number one, the guitar that laid the foundation for Ibanez's enduring partnership with Steve Vai.Watching Vai tear across the stage during his time with the David Lee Roth Band, at the height of his fame, is a sight that anyone who lived through that era will never forget. The kind of moment that makes you think back fondly on how exciting those days really were. But finding an example from that first neon-colored production run - especially one hand-signed and numbered by Vai himself - is, even today, a genuinely once-in-a-lifetime find anywhere in the world.This is exactly that: a miraculous, hand-signed and numbered 1987 Ibanez JEM777 Loch Ness Green, capturing all the historic value that Vai devotees crave along with the passion of the 1980s hard rock/heavy metal scene.Clearly bears Steve Vai's own signature and serial number #623, reserved only for the earliest Loch Ness Green production units - collector value here is unquestionably world-class.Based on the Ibanez RG line, its body-mounted monkey grip, vivid Loch Ness Green finish and bold inlay work make it instantly recognizable as his signature model.Features forward-thinking design details built for stress-free technical playing, including a "Lion's Claw" tremolo unit and a deep cutaway for easy access to the upper frets.About 39 years since it was built in 1987, it shows wear and marks consistent with its age - proof that it has genuinely lived through the excitement and history of the 1980s. It carries an unmistakable aura as a vintage, technical guitar.For any collector or guitarist who wants to relive that era's passion, or to own a genuinely historic piece of the JEM story - the first unit of the series, numbered by Vai himself - this may be a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.The instrument that announced the start of a legend. Come see this ultimate, historic piece, numbered in Steve Vai's own hand.[SPEC]BODY: American BasswoodNECK: MapleFINGERBOARD: MapleP.U: DiMarzio PAF PRO x2 / FS-1WEIGHT: 3.5kgNUT WIDTH: 42.7mmw/Original HardcaseMedium Scale NeckNote: this is a consignment item and is not covered by our shop's own warranty; however, at the consignor's request we have carried out careful maintenance to maximize playability.[Repairs / replaced parts / condition]Condition notes reflect only what our inspection could determine on this used/vintage item; please understand this in advance.Please feel free to contact our staff for further details on this item.Handled by: Matsui______________________________Please note that all items are for sale in our Tokyo store.There is a chance they might be sold out. All items are shipped tracked and insured. All import duties or customs fees are the buyers responsibility - please be aware of the requirements for your country. If you have any questions please ask.
Price$11,027.45
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