Ibanez Jem 10th Anniversary Guitar Specification and pictures

IBANEZ JEM 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Ibanez Jem 10TH ANNIVERSARY

The Ibanez JEM10TH is a JEM series guitar model and signature model of American guitarist Steve Vai. It was released in 1996 to commemorate the 10th year anniversary of the Ibanez JEM series. Special features are the engraved aluminum pickguard and headstock overlay and pearloid and abalone binding and inlays. All JEM10TH models have a unique serial number engraved in the pickguard. It is claimed that only 852 were made, although higher serial numbers do exist.

Other features include typical JEM features such as a basswood body, DiMarzio Evolution pickups and a Lo Pro Edge tremolo.

The Jem 10th model was created for JEM's tenth anniversary in 1997, although production started in 1996. "This sub-model of Anniversary JEM includes numbered letter of authenticity hand-signed by Steve Vai. The aluminium pickguard has an engraved vine and its JEM10 serial number. JEM10s designated for the USA have a silver tweed JEM case with outside plaque and inner silk screened protective shroud. Later numbered JEM10s going to the USA have their JEM10 plaque screwed onto the case, instead of riveted/glued on." There are 852 JEM10 guitars around the globe (210 of them are in the United States), and each guitar has its own serial number. #1 is at Hoshino USA, #2 is at Roland (Roland/Meinl) in Germany. #3, #5, #7, and #9 went for sale in the US and JEM10 #16 was given away by Steve during G3.

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Ibanez Jem Specifications

Name: JEM10TH Years: 1996-1997 Areas: Worldwide Made in: Japan Finishes: BK (Black)

Body

Neck

Electronics

Body material:
American Basswood with Pearloid/Abalone binding
Neck joint:
AANJ
Bridge:
Lo Pro Edge tremolo
Hardware color:
Chrome
Pickguard:
Engraved Aluminum

Neck type:
JEM
Frets 21-24 not scalloped (problems with pearl inlays)
Neck material:
1-Piece Maple
Fingerboard:
Ebony with Pearloid binding
Inlays:
Pearl/Abalone Vine
Frets:
24 / 6105

PU Config:
HSH
Neck PU:
DiMarzio Evolution
Mid PU:
DiMarzio Evolution
Bridge PU:
DiMarzio Evolution
Controls:
1 Volume / 1 Tone / 5-Way Lever

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Ibanez Jem 10th Anniversary REVIEW 1

By Jem10's review (Translated)

"I bought my JEM 10 in Germany, in December 2002. I do not use in the studio: a too fine instrument to risk damaging it on a stage (JEM will prefer, white or blue).
It's a perfect guitar.
The price of the JEM 10, as I said, is very high. Is justified only for lovers who can afford it. The JEM 7 is expensive too, but not more than any other instrument that high quality. If you are considering investing in a great guitar - Stratocaster, Les Paul, ... - It would be ridiculous not to compare with JEM."

Ibanez Jem 10th Anniversary REVIEW 2

By David Weaver

Sound Quality
"I'm not sure if i'm good enough for this guitar. i've been playing guitar for 10 years, and can cover a lot of genre's, but this guitar is probably for more of a technician of a musician than myself. The sound is almost unreal, run through almost anything that isn't a peavey 1x12 or some other lame toneless amp. The sound is really warm, and the tone is somehow very clear without sounding "Screamy". The best way i can describe it is "soaring" tone. Listen to a vai cd and it's nearly identical (not quite because i don't know what ridiculously complex amp and effects loop setup vai uses). The only part of this guitar that is lacking is mid crunch, but If you're going to buy this guitar, you're not buying it because you're going to use it playing the rhythm of "you shook me". It absolutely soars with smoothness in tone, and when you play a lead with good tone and technique, it makes you listen. The single coil has a very nice tinny type of sound, and complements the guitar well with clean tone. Again, the lack of mid-crunch is the only weakness, but having this would erase the soaring tone during leads. As you would expect from a guitar that listed for somewhere around $3300, it sounds absolutely incredible.

Reliability/Durability
This guitar would, of course, stand live playing. Vai used one in part of one of his tours, even though he usually uses a VWH. The finish is so dark and deep that i don't think you could shine a laser through it. It holds tune very well, but i still would never play a gig without a backup (try it if you're new to live playing, and see what creative entertainment methods you come up with to entertain people while you change a string). I've seen Vai shake his guitars around pretty good, just holding the trem bar, so i'd imagine it's pretty durable. One never knows, though, what's been done to his guitars.

General Comments
I only put this rating up because none of the other 210 people in the US who own one put one up, and i'm really surprised. I know the moderators claim they won't put up "perfect" reviews, but i hope they post this one. This guitar really deserves some acclaim, and it would be a shame if this isn't posted It'd be nice if Gibson would take a lesson from this model on fit and finish. I like to buy american as much as the next guy, but you can't be crazy and do it when the disparity between construction is this large. I know there are people who will question the quality because it's basswood, and doesn't have any of the frills like flame top, or arch-top. That's not this guitar's style, though. It honestly makes me say "i can't believe this was produced for $2000", while at the same time, i can't believe my SG was even half the cost. This guitar lacks some versatility, and you won't be a complete player if this is your only guitar. But, if you're going to be a technical player, this guitar is no doubt a winner if you can fork over the dough (i understand they sell used for as much or more than they were new sometimes). sorry to give an overly long review, but this guitar deserves to be mentioned, and not just because it costs a lot. Let me make quick note that there are serious quality differences between this guitar and a 550 RG, which i also have. If you've played an RG, the Jem 10 is what an RG is when the luthiers get a chance to make it how they want to without cost being an object. Get a hold of one if you can. Again, i'm sorry that this is reviewed with all 10's, because it seems skewed, but this guitar deserves no less. At $2000, it was a fantastic value. I know there are pictures at the jem site"

Ibanez Jem 10th Anniversary REVIEW 3

By Kurt Wyberanec

Sound Quality
I thought this Jem would sound very similar to the 7 V which I love the sound of. Instead it was very very different. Not good or bad different, just different. It's much smoother sounding and is very well balanced, however I feel it's frequency response is less than the 7V, it's odd cause they are supposed to be the same evolution pickups. I have to say I like the sound of the 7V more but this has a great sound in it's own. It reminds me more of a PRS Santana when it comes to tone more than a Jem, but it's really good just the same. The bottom is a little rounder and the highs are much smoother which depending on your liking is good or bad.
Reliability/Durability
It's an Ibanez, what does that mean? It means excellent quality control from one unit to the next. I have said many times that if I had to choose randomly I would take a $200 Ibanez to a $2000 Gibson, simply cause you never know what you are going to get from them and many others and the Ibanez you do. I do like Gibson btw have one and am looking for another. The only bad thing I hold against Ibanez, is I don't feel their paint jobs are ever durable enough. It shouldn't be so easy to nick and ding a guitar, fender is guilty sometimes too although better.
Price/Value

General Comments
This is a guitar that I consider unreplaceable, with only a few hundred in the US this is also somewhat true. I would only part with it for something else that was really special. It's a great guitar, but it's also too much money. What I paid is what the lesser condition ones go for and I personally think that is what they should have gone for new. I have seen used mint ones go for as much as $4500 which is outrageous. There is nothing in this guitar that is worth that much. There are many guitars that are for superior for 2 or 3 thousand dollars. I just after picking up a Parker Supreme Tobacco Burst Flame Top and that kills this guitar. However, this is a great instrument just the same. If you are looking for the ultimate Jem in looks, style, and feel, this is it, depending upon your sound taste though, cause like I mentioned it sounds very little like the 7V, just different.

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