Ibanez JEMJR Steve Vai Signature Guitar in Black B-Stock 6296

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Ibanez JEMJR Steve Vai Signature Guitar in Black B-Stock 6296 sku number JEMJRBK-B6296
• Small finish chip on lower body edge near output jack with light hairline crack extending along the seam. • Light surface scuffing and scratches on black gloss finish around the affected area. • 100% functionally perfect and includes full manufacturer warranty

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JEMJRBK-B6296
Color
Black
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Description

Sound & Tone

The ceramic Quantum humbuckers at bridge and neck push a tight, aggressive voice with plenty of cut for high-gain rhythm and sustained lead lines, while the alnico single-coil in the middle opens up thinner, more articulate clean and in-between positions for funk and fusion phrasing. A mahogany body lends weight to the low mids, and the Wizard III maple neck with rosewood board and 24 jumbo frets keeps fast runs and upper-register bends clear. With a double-locking tremolo and .009-.042 strings in standard tuning, it handles divebombs and vibrato-heavy playing without losing pitch, making it a natural fit for rock, metal, and instrumental fusion.

Ibanez JEMJR Steve Vai Signature Guitar in Black

The JEMJR captures Steve Vai's iconic design in a compact, right-handed format with a featherlight build that minimizes fatigue during long tracking and overdub sessions. This instrument balances aggressive aesthetics with genuine playability, featuring a fast neck and versatile pickup configuration that adapts seamlessly to rock, metal, and fusion productions. The black finish maintains a professional studio appearance while the familiar Jem contours support both lead tracking and rhythmic work with equal comfort.

Recording & Playability

The Wizard III maple neck paired with a rosewood fingerboard featuring the signature Tree of Life inlay provides a responsive platform for rapid position shifts and complex fingerings across 24 jumbo frets. The lightweight mahogany body reduces fatigue during extended take sequences, while the double-locking tremolo bridge maintains stable tuning throughout sessions featuring aggressive use and divebomb effects—essential for capture-ready performances without mid-session retuning.

Tone Palette & Mix Integration

The three-pickup setup—Quantum Humbuckers (ceramic, passive) at bridge and neck with a Quantum Single-Coil (alnico, passive) in the middle position—produces articulate cleans and aggressive overdriven tones across multiple voicings, adapting easily to different production contexts within a single session. The cosmo black hardware complements the finish while delivering reliable performance, and the standard tuning of 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E with .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042 string gauge readies the instrument for immediate use without setup adjustments.

Key Features

  • Mahogany body with black finish
  • Wizard III maple neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with Tree of Life inlay
  • 24 jumbo frets
  • 2 Quantum Humbucker pickups (ceramic, passive, bridge and neck)
  • 1 Quantum Single-Coil pickup (alnico, passive, middle)
  • Double-locking tremolo bridge
  • Cosmo black hardware
  • Standard tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
  • Factory string gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042

The JEMJR combines proven Jem ergonomics with contemporary electronics and hardware, delivering a lightweight instrument with tonal range and structural reliability—this B-Stock unit exhibits minor cosmetic imperfections that have zero impact on playability, tone, or function.

This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections: a small finish chip on the lower body edge near the output jack area exposing light-colored wood beneath, accompanied by a short hairline finish crack along the body edge and light surface scuffing on the black gloss finish. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. Acquire this iconic Steve Vai signature model at a significant B-Stock discount while enjoying the security of full manufacturer warranty coverage.

More Information
Condition Refurbished
Dexterity Right handed
Country of Manufacture Indonesia
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Specifications

Strings 6
Orientation Right handed
Made In Indonesia

Who This Is For

Great for

  • ✓ Rock
  • ✓ Metal
  • ✓ Fusion
  • ✓ Hard Rock

Not the best pick for

  • – Blues
  • – Country
  • – Folk

Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional

B-Stock Savings

Same model new

$549.99

This B-Stock unit

$439.99

You save

$110 (20%)

B-Stock units are fully functional and play-tested, with minor cosmetic imperfections noted in the description above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does B-Stock mean for this guitar?

B-Stock indicates the guitar is fully functional with minor cosmetic imperfections. This unit has a small finish chip on the lower body edge near the output jack, a short hairline finish crack along the body edge, and light surface scuffing on the black gloss—none of which affect playability, tone, or structural integrity.

Is this guitar suitable for metal and high-gain playing?

Yes. The ceramic Quantum Humbuckers at bridge and neck are designed for aggressive overdriven tones, and the double-locking tremolo maintains stable tuning during intense playing and effects like divebombs. The .009 gauge strings and 24 jumbo frets support fast technical work typical of metal and fusion.

How does the three-pickup setup work for tonal variety?

The bridge and neck positions use ceramic passive humbuckers for heavy, articulate tones, while the middle position features an alnico passive single-coil that blends in for cleaner, brighter voicings. This configuration covers everything from aggressive overdriven sounds to articulate cleans across rock, metal, and fusion contexts.

Will this guitar stay in tune during extended performance?

The double-locking tremolo bridge is engineered for tuning stability even during aggressive use and divebomb effects. Combined with the lightweight mahogany body and reliable cosmo black hardware, the guitar is built for consistent performance through long sets.

Is the neck comfortable for long playing sessions?

The lightweight mahogany body reduces fatigue during standing performance, and the fast Wizard III maple neck with 24 jumbo frets supports rapid position shifts and complex fingerings. The Jem contours provide ergonomic support for both soloing and chordal work.

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