Ibanez JS3CR Signature Joe Satriani

A JS in the Satriani Spirit: Performance, Comfort, and Reliability

The JS3CR follows the line of Joe Satriani signature models: an Ibanez electric guitar designed to meet the demands of modern playing, with a fast neck, balanced craftsmanship, and performance-oriented hardware. The DiMarzio pickup duo and Edge tremolo make it an instrument tailored for both stage and studio, with a true identity and great versatility.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This Ibanez is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a stable, responsive, and comfortable guitar, especially for rock, hard rock, melodic metal, and fusion. The JS profile neck and natural access to fast playing make it an excellent foundation for legato, technical runs, and expressive solos, while remaining relevant in rhythm playing thanks to its coil split and high-pass filter.

The Sound

The basswood body provides a balanced output, with clear mids and a consistent response, ideal for precise saturated tones without excessive harshness. The PAF Pro in the neck position favors singing leads, definition, and harmonics, while the Satchur8 at the bridge pushes presence and impact further, perfect for tight riffs and solos that cut through the mix. The electronics add nuance: the high-pass filter on the volume helps maintain clarity when lowering the level, and the push/pull tone control allows exploration of finer, snappier textures via coil splitting, useful for clean and crunch sounds.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This guitar comes with a hard case, as well as a hex wrench and an Ultralite tremolo. It is set up for D'Addario EXL120 strings with gauges .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042, an excellent choice to preserve the original feel and balance of the Edge tremolo.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Category	ST	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Grey
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Number of strings	6	Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots
Material	basswood	Bridge	Edge
Finish	glossy polyurethane	Nut	locking nut
Total length	981 mm	Hardware finish	chrome
Body thickness	44 mm	Tuners	Gotoh
Body length	452 mm	Active or passive	passive
Body width	318 mm	Neck pickup	DiMarzio PAF Pro (H)
Neck type	JS	Bridge pickup	DiMarzio Satchur8 (H)
Neck joint	bolt-on	Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Thickness at 1st fret	20 mm	Selector switch	3 positions
Thickness at 12th fret	22.3 mm	String gauge	.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Special strings	D'Addario EXL120
Nut width	1.68" / 42.8 mm	Tuning (from high to low)	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Fingerboard	rosewood	Recommended gig bag	IGB540-BK
Number of frets	22	Hard case	included
Radius	250 mm / 9.84"	Also included	hex wrench, Ultralite tremolo, certificate of authenticity