Ibanez JSM10-VYS Vintage Yellow Sunburst Signature John Scofield
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An Artstar Designed Around a Reference: Scofield's AS200
John Scofield long favored the feel and balance of his 1981 AS200, which became his "natural go-to" guitar. With this in mind, Ibanez launched the JSM John Scofield Model in 2001: a guitar designed to capture the DNA of the original while adding targeted improvements for stage and studio use. The JSM10 continues this tradition, with a clear identity focused on expressive playing, nuance, and dynamics.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
The Ibanez JSM10 is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an electric guitar that accurately translates touch. It excels in jazz, blues, fusion, and sophisticated pop, while remaining comfortable when controlled bite is needed. Its ergonomics (set-in neck, comfortable access to 22 frets) and wiring options make it an excellent partner for musicians alternating between rich chords, singing lines, and articulated phrasing.
The Sound
The two Super 58 humbuckers deliver a voice that is both smooth, nuanced and capable of "growl" when attacked aggressively. The Alnico character and voicing of these pickups favor singing mids, sustained lows, and defined highs, perfect for jazz voicings, legato, and back-and-forth picking attacks. The Tri-sound applied to the neck pickup multiplies textures: series mode for thickness, parallel mode for more air and clarity, and single coil selection for a finer response. On the lutherie side, the flamed maple (top/back/sides) contributes to precise attack and clear projection, while the ebony fingerboard adds speed and rich sustain. The Gibraltar Artist bridge (aluminum frame, zinc saddles) enhances tuning stability and a "direct" feel under the fingers.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original feel, favor an electric guitar string set with gauge .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052 (factory gauge). A hard case is included, ideal for transport and protection.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Nbrs of frets | 22 |
| Category | Hollow body | Body | Flamed Maple |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Yellow |
| Top | Flamed maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Hardware | Gold |
| Top / back | flamed maple | Number of frets | 22 |
| Sides | flamed maple | Bridge | Gibraltar Artist |
| Dimensions | length 48.9 cm / 489 mm / 19.25"; width 40 cm / 400 mm / 15.75"; max depth 6.7 cm / 67 mm / 2.64" | String spacing | 10.5 mm / 0.41" |
| Neck type | JSM | Tailpiece | Quik Change III |
| Construction | set-in neck | Nut | bone |
| Wood | 3-piece nyatoh / maple | Hardware color | gold |
| Scale length | 24.7" / 628 mm | Hard case | included |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Neck pickup | Super 58 (H) (passive / Alnico) |
| Width at 22nd fret | 57 mm / 2.24" | Bridge pickup | Super 58 (H) (passive / Alnico) |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 21 mm / 0.83" | Selector switch | 3 positions (neck / neck + bridge / bridge) |
| Thickness at 9th fret | 24 mm / 0.94" | Switch | Tri-sound (for the neck pickup) |
| Radius (fingerboard) | 12.0" / 305 mm | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Inlays | acrylic and abalone | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Frets | medium | String gauge | .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052 |
| Fret finish | Artstar Fret Edge | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Super 58 pickups of the JSM10 offer?
The two passive Super 58 Alnico magnet humbuckers emphasize singing midrange, tight lows, and defined highs. This HH configuration suits jazz voicings, blues, and fusion phrasing.
How does the Tri-sound work on the Ibanez JSM10-VYS?
The Tri-sound switch affects the neck Super 58 pickup. The series mode provides more thickness. The parallel and single coil modes offer more clarity and a finer response, respectively.
What is the neck of this John Scofield guitar like?
With its set-neck construction and three-piece nyatoh/maple JSM profile, the neck measures 21 mm thick at the 1st fret and 24 mm at the 9th. The scale length is 628 mm, with a 43 mm bone nut and a 305 mm radius ebony fingerboard.
Is the JSM10 supplied with a case?
A hard case is included for transport and protection of this hollow body guitar.
What string gauge is factory-fitted on the JSM10?
The factory setup uses .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052 strings. The fixed Gibraltar Artist bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece complete this configuration.
