Ibanez JEM77P-BFP Blue Floral Pattern Signature Steve Vai Premium

Essential Information About the Ibanez JEM77P Steve Vai Signature Guitar

• Steve Vai's Iconic Signature: spectacular "Tree of Life" look and instantly recognizable Monkey Grip handle.


• Premium 5-piece Maple/Walnut Wizard Neck reinforced with KTS Titanium Rods: speed, stability, and comfort for modern playing.


• Edge-Zero II Bridge: smooth tremolo, low profile, and excellent tuning stability thanks to locking studs.


• H-S-H DiMarzio Configuration (Gravity Storm, Evolution): strong sustain, precise attack, and a tonal palette tailored for lead playing.

A Premium JEM: Vai's Legacy, Performance Spirit

The JEM is one of the most iconic "superstrat" guitars in modern rock history. This JEM77P follows the lineage of models designed for virtuosity: access to high notes, right-hand comfort, and emblematic aesthetic details. Positioned in the Premium series, it aims to offer a high-end experience oriented towards stage and studio, with a refined finish and components built for endurance.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The Ibanez JEM77P is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an ultra-playable electric: legato, tapping, sweep picking, bends, and vibrato on the tremolo find an ideal playground here. It excels in rock, metal, fusion, and progressive styles, while remaining versatile enough for modern clean tones and articulate rhythms thanks to the 5-position selector switch.

The Sound

Its American basswood body provides a very effective balance: present mids, controlled lows, and a smooth response that highlights effects and high-gain amplifiers. Regarding pickups, the pair of DiMarzio Gravity Storm (neck and bridge, Alnico) delivers a dense and expressive sound, ideal for singing leads with a nice sustain feel. The central DiMarzio Evolution (single coil, ceramic) adds precision and bite for snappier intermediate positions and clear arpeggios. The 5-position selector offers combinations designed to quickly switch from full humbucker tones to thinner, "scooped" sounds, perfect for alternating rhythm and solo without adjusting the amp.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay true to the original specifications, plan on a set of D'Addario EXL120 strings in 9-42 gauge (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042). A tuner and a spare set of strings are particularly useful with a vibrato system to maintain optimal tuning stability. The gig bag is included for transport.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	H	Body	Linden
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Multicolor
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Maple	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	24

Type	electric guitar	Number of frets	24
Neck type	Wizard	Bridge	Edge-Zero II tremolo
Construction	5-piece maple/walnut neck with KTS titanium rods	String spacing (bridge)	10.8 mm / 0.43"
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Hardware color	Cosmo Black
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"	Neck pickup	DiMarzio Gravity Storm (humbucker) (passive / Alnico)
Width at 24th fret	58 mm / 2.28"	Middle pickup	DiMarzio Evolution (single coil) (passive / ceramic)
Thickness at 1st fret	18 mm / 0.71"	Bridge pickup	DiMarzio Gravity Storm (humbucker) (passive / Alnico)
Thickness at 12th fret	20 mm / 0.79"	Selector switch	5 positions
Radius	400 mm / 15.75"	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Inlays	Tree of Life (matching)	Factory tuning	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Frets	Jumbo	Gauge	.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
Fret edge finish	Premium treatment	Gig bag	included