Ibanez Steve Vai Signature JEMJR Electric Guitar White B-Stock 1642
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- SKU
- JEMJRWH-B1642
- Color
- White
Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body lends warmth and sustain beneath the ceramic Quantum humbuckers, which push a tight, cutting attack at the bridge and a thick, singing voice at the neck, while the alnico middle single-coil adds brighter, more articulate snap. The five-way switch covers dense rhythm tones through to glassy in-between blends, and the 25.5" scale keeps notes defined and taut for fast, precise runs. With 24 frets, jumbo fretwire, a thin Wizard III neck and a double-locking tremolo, it leans toward hard rock, metal and shred-oriented lead playing, where dive-bomb vibrato and high-register soloing stay in tune.
Ibanez Steve Vai Signature JEMJR Electric Guitar White B-Stock
The JEMJR delivers the speed and comfort of Steve Vai's design in a compact, highly playable package. The Wizard III maple neck is one of the fastest profiles ever produced, with a thin profile and fast fretboard radius that supports both lead lines and comfortable rhythm playing. This white B-stock unit comes factory-tuned and ready to play.
Recording & Session Performance
Mahogany body construction paired with the Wizard III neck creates a lightweight, resonant instrument with excellent sustain and natural warmth that translates well to both direct recording and miked amplifier sessions. The 24-fret rosewood fingerboard accommodates high-register work essential for layered lead tracking, while jumbo frets reduce finger pressure and enable precise intonation across the entire range for consistent take-to-take performance. A double-locking tremolo bridge and locking nut ensure stable tuning even during expressive whammy bar use, critical for maintaining phase coherence across multiple passes and punch-ins.
Tonal Palette & Studio Versatility
The Quantum pickup set—comprising two ceramic humbuckers and a single alnico single-coil—delivers clarity and definition across all positions, capturing articulate transients that cut through dense mixes. A five-way selector switch provides tonal flexibility from thick, sustained rhythms to bright, articulate leads, with controlled blending in the middle positions for sculpting your sonic footprint across rhythm and lead parts.
Key Features
- Wizard III maple neck — fast, thin profile for high-speed playing
- Mahogany body with white finish
- 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with Tree of Life vine inlays
- Jumbo frets for reduced finger pressure and precise intonation
- Double-locking tremolo bridge for tuning stability
- Locking nut and angled output jack
- Quantum humbucking pickups (neck and bridge, ceramic) and Quantum single-coil (middle, alnico)
- Five-way selector switch for tonal control
- Signature monkey grip on upper body and lion's claw rout behind tremolo
- White pickguard and white control knobs
- Factory tuning and setup
- 25.5" scale length with 648mm precision
This B-stock JEMJR combines Steve Vai's signature ergonomic design with reliable Quantum electronics and hardware, capturing both aggressive lead articulation and nuanced expression with minimal setup work.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections: a finish chip at the neck pocket and a dimple on the finish next to the pickguard. 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 full manufacturer warranty coverage.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Pickups | HSH |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Shred
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean, and how does it affect the guitar?
B-Stock means this unit is fully functional with minor cosmetic imperfections—in this case, a small finish chip at the neck pocket and a dimple next to the pickguard. These marks have absolutely zero impact on playability, tone, or structural integrity. You receive full manufacturer warranty coverage and significant savings.
Is this guitar suitable for beginners?
This model is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The fast Wizard III neck and shred-oriented ergonomics are best suited to players with established technique who can take full advantage of its speed and high-fretboard access.
What genres does the JEMJR handle best?
The JEMJR excels in rock, metal, progressive, and hard-rock styles. Its articulate single-coil clarity, thick sustained rhythms, and aggressive tremolo stability make it less suited to jazz, folk, and country applications.
How does the pickup configuration affect tone across the five positions?
The Quantum set pairs two ceramic humbuckers (neck and bridge) with an alnico single-coil (middle). The five-way selector blends these for thick, sustained rhythms in the humbucker positions and bright, articulate leads in the single-coil position, with controlled blending options in between.
What makes the tremolo system reliable for heavy use?
The double-locking tremolo bridge and locking nut lock your strings at both the bridge and headstock, maintaining tuning stability even during aggressive whammy-bar work. The system is factory-tuned and ready to play out of the box.
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