Ibanez Jsa5-Vb Vintage Burst Signature Joe Satriani
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A Signature Designed for Acoustic Performance
The JSA5 embodies the spirit of Ibanez signature instruments dedicated to demanding guitarists: quick playability, meticulous finish, and lutherie choices designed for real use, from the living room to the stage. Its "JSA" body shape and Fishman setup make it a modern acoustic guitar focused on precision, stability, and hassle-free amplification.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This guitar is especially suited for intermediate to advanced players seeking a comfortable electro-acoustic capable of transitioning from detailed fingerstyle to energetic strumming. It fits very well with pop, acoustic rock, blues, fusion, as well as live settings where a direct, controllable sound via the preamp (quick adjustments, built-in tuner) is needed.
Sound Characteristics
The solid Engelmann spruce top delivers a lively and expressive response, with present mids and clear articulation, highlighting both arpeggios and rhythms. The okoumé back and sides contribute to a warm and balanced tone with good clarity in the mix. The engineered maple fingerboard and bridge enhance stability and consistent feel, while promoting precise attack and clean sustain. Plugged in, the Fishman Sonicore + Presys combo allows quick adjustment of bass, mids, and treble, while the phase switch helps control feedback depending on the stage and positioning.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original string tension and feel, choose a set of DAddario XTAPB1253 12-53 strings (same specs as factory setup). For amplification, a 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) instrument jack cable is the standard suitable for the indicated output jack.
Technical specifications
| Body Shape | JSA | Fingerboard | engineered maple |
| Top | solid Engelmann spruce | Inlays | abalone dots |
| Back and Sides | okoumé | Number of Frets | 20 |
| Body Dimensions (A) Length | 511 mm / 20.12 inches | Bridge | engineered maple |
| Body Dimensions (B) Width | 409 mm / 16.10 inches | Tuners | chrome Grover, die-cast |
| Body Dimensions (C) Maximum Depth | 108 mm / 4.25 inches | Bridge Pins | Ibanez Advantage |
| Rosette | abalone | String Spacing | 0.43 inch / 11 mm |
| Neck | JSA, nyatoh | Pickup | Fishman Sonicore |
| Scale Length | 25.6 inches / 651 mm | Preamp | Fishman Presys with built-in tuner |
| Nut Width | 1.69 inches / 43 mm | Controls | volume, tuner on/off, 3-band EQ (bass, mid, treble), phase |
| Width at 14th Fret | 2.17 inches / 55 mm | Output Jack | 1/4 inch / 6.35 mm |
| Thickness at 1st Fret | 0.79 inches / 20 mm | Strings | DAddario XTAPB1253 |
| Thickness at 7th Fret | 0.83 inches / 21 mm | String Gauges | .012 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 / .053 |
| Radius | 12.01 inches / 305 mm | Factory Tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez JSA5-VB suitable for stage use?
The Fishman Sonicore electronics with Presys preamp provide a 6.35 mm jack output. The 3-band EQ, phase switch, and built-in tuner allow for direct adjustments in amplified settings.
What sound characteristics does the solid Engelmann spruce top provide?
The solid Engelmann spruce top offers a lively response, pronounced midrange, and clear articulation. The okoumé back and sides contribute to a warm and balanced tone.
What is the neck comfort like on this Joe Satriani signature acoustic?
The nyatoh JSA neck features a 651 mm scale length and a nut width of 43 mm. Its thickness measures 20 mm at the 1st fret and 21 mm at the 7th fret. The maple fretboard has a 305 mm radius and 20 frets.
Which strings are recommended for the JSA5-VB?
The original setup uses D'Addario XTAPB1253 strings, with gauges .012 to .053. This reference maintains the gauge specified for the instrument.
Is the guitar suitable for fingerstyle and strumming?
This model suits detailed fingerstyle playing as well as energetic strumming, thanks to its JSA body shape and solid top. The string spacing at the bridge is 11 mm.
