Today, the JEM is an iconic instrument immediately identified with the legendary guitarist.

Premium -
”Designed to Inspire”, all Ibanez Premium series are manufactured with select tone woods, high-profile electronics, hardware and dedicated skills of craftsmanship and care in details for your musical journey. The richness of sound, stunning appearance and unrivalled playability of the Ibanez Premium series will open the gate of your reservoir of inspiration.

Product Features

Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck with KTS™ TITANIUM rods
Ibanez's thin, flat and fast Wizard neck is strong and sturdy and offers unlimited playability for demanding players. KTS™ TITANIUM rods provides absolute rock solid stability.

Ebony fretboard
Ebony produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain.

Jumbo frets with Premium fret edge treatment
The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes.

The Premium Fret Edge Treatment offers a super smooth, comfortable performance.

Alder body
The Alder body delivers a well-balanced bright tone, enriched resonance and sustain.

DiMarzio® Evolution® pickups
Steve Vai's Signature features DiMarzio® Evolution® humbuckers in the bridge and neck positions and a DiMarzio® Evolution® single coil in the middle position offer a wide array of rock tones.

Gotoh® machine heads
Gotoh® machine heads provide super precision, smooth feel, and minimal back lush.

Edge tremolo
The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.

Gig bag included
Ibanez Gig bags are made out of durable materials.

Special Features

Monkey Grip
One of JEM's most recognizable features: Steve Vai's signature monkey grip. Crank your amp up, grab that baby and hold on for dear life.