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Please note. This guitar is part of our private "VAULT" collection of guitars. A place reserved for the finest guitars we could find, these have immense value to us as collectors, players and enthusiasts. Whilst they are not technically for sale the vault was created to allow fans and other collectors to take a look and we also took the decision to allow serious buyers the opportunity, if they wish, to put in an offer on the guitars of our dreams.
These guitars are all immensely sought after instruments, exceptionally rare or extraordinary in their own right and the result of decades of searching in our constant pursuit to find the absolute very best Jems on the planet. Of course it would be difficult for us to let this go but you just might offer something that we could accept and would force us to part with these Jems and place them in your hands.
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These guitars are all immensely sought after instruments, exceptionally rare or extraordinary in their own right and the result of decades of searching in our constant pursuit to find the absolute very best Jems on the planet. Of course it would be difficult for us to let this go but you just might offer something that we could accept and would force us to part with these Jems and place them in your hands.
You can use the button to contact us with any questions or make an offer
Guitar Summary
The history behind this guitar is almost as colourful as the finish. The VSK never made it to a full public release due to the paint fading under UV light and being recalled. Most VSK’s were then sold off in dribs and drabs, refinished or stripped down for parts with a few that were left intact in storage. Rarest of all the jems and rarer still to find any in Mint condition like this one. It was an absolute joy to photograph.
777VSK Raw specs include a wizard neck, PAF pro pickups, The original Edge Tremolo system, Pink Vine Inlay, Neon Pink finish that has to be seen to be believed (bring shades), 1 Piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 6100 frets. The specs mean very little relative to the piece of guitar history that this guitar encapsulates and that feeling you get holding something like this in your hands when you pick up the enigmatic guitar for the first time. The guitar has an aura that is very difficult to capture in words but known only to those lucky few in the world who actually have one.
Guitars History
Guitar is completely original, bought from new by original owner and played by him until it went into storage for some time. He contemplated stripping it and making it a project guitar back in the 90s but thankfully didn't.
Almost no fade, which is remarkable for a model that fades in direct sunlight on the paint, Hardware is in exceptional condition throughout, No wood cracks (small hairline in the neck pocket, not structural) a few small chips/donks that have been photographed and reflected in the lower asking price.
You will notice a small line behind the headstock, this is not a wood crack of any kind, just a small indentation where the guitar was once lent against something or from a guitar hanger, its completely sound and barely noticeable but thought I would highlight it here.
Guitar comes with original case, a period correct 90s Ibanez hard case, as these were so rare and actually unreleased jems they were shipped in an assortment of Ibanez cases at the mail order company that sold them on and used what they had.
IBANEZ JEM 777VSK INFORMATION
The Ibanez JEM777VSK is a JEM guitar model and a signature model of guitarist Steve Vai. The JEM777VDY is similar to the JEM777SK, but features a rosewood fingerboard with vine inlay. JEM777VSK - vine inlay, Shocking Pink, American Basswood body ( year of production 1989)
The 777VSK is the most difficult manufactured JEM to get hold off and information on this most elusive model is also equally difficult to ascertain. Here is what we know about the 777 Series.
The history behind this guitar is almost as colourful as the finish. The VSK never made it to a full public release due to the paint fading under UV light and being recalled. Most VSK’s were then sold off in dribs and drabs, refinished or stripped down for parts with a few that were left intact in storage. Rarest of all the jems and rarer still to find any in Mint condition like this one. It was an absolute joy to photograph.
777VSK Raw specs include a wizard neck, PAF pro pickups, The original Edge Tremolo system, Pink Vine Inlay, Neon Pink finish that has to be seen to be believed (bring shades), 1 Piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 6100 frets. The specs mean very little relative to the piece of guitar history that this guitar encapsulates and that feeling you get holding something like this in your hands when you pick up the enigmatic guitar for the first time. The guitar has an aura that is very difficult to capture in words but known only to those lucky few in the world who actually have one.
The Ibanez JEM777 is the oldest Jem model having been developed back in 1985 and released in 1987 by the merged powers of Steve Vai and Ibanez whilst he was shopping around for a company fitting enough to bring the vision of the Jem into reality. Three different models were produced each labeled as the JEM777DY, JEM777SK, and JEM777LNG, with the color being the only real difference between them, each colored Desert Sun Yellow, Shocking Pink, and Loch Ness Green respectively.
The 777LNG was the first produced of all 777 Jems and only 777 exist each of which was numbered and signed by Steve Vai himself. The numbers produced of the yellow and pink guitars are unknown, but for what it’s worth the pink was produced from 1987 up to 1987 and the yellow from 87 all the way up to 1996. The original 777 models featured a basswood body with a maple neck and fretboard and had an Edge tremolo and DiMarzio PAF Pro pickups. The inlays were also originally pyramids that gradually depleted as they went higher up on the neck.
In 1988 a new black model was introduced which was overall the same save for the inclusion of a rosewood fretboard and the introduction of the now standard vine inlay. The black 777VBK ran until 1992. In 1989 two new models were introduced, or rather to new variations of older models. The 777DY and 777SK models were re released as the 777VDY and 777VSK with the rosewood fretboard and vine inlay, and while the pink didn’t linger past 1989 the yellow lasted up until 1991. It’s also worth mentioning the 777VDY and 777VSK featured Ibanez’s Wizard neck where the other models had thicker necks.
Also, since we’re on the topic, the 777VSK was manufactured, but not for a USA release due to a tendency for the pink paint used to fade. That would be the dictating reason why the pink models did not last past 1989.
These days the 777 line is among the most collectible guitars out there. It’s pretty infrequent, but every so often you can catch them on EBay for a substantially high price, and even more rare and proportionately more pricey you can find a Loch Ness Green JEM777. In fact that’s pretty much how this article began. A year ago Jameson actually spotted one and wrote this article. I’m just updating it now because having dead auction links crammed in single paragraph articles tend to look stupid. But you know what doesn’t look stupid? JEM777 guitars. At least if you’re into neon pink they don’t… and if you dig handle grips built into the body.
The 777VSK is the most difficult manufactured JEM to get hold off and information on this most elusive model is also equally difficult to ascertain. Here is what we know about the 777 Series.
The history behind this guitar is almost as colourful as the finish. The VSK never made it to a full public release due to the paint fading under UV light and being recalled. Most VSK’s were then sold off in dribs and drabs, refinished or stripped down for parts with a few that were left intact in storage. Rarest of all the jems and rarer still to find any in Mint condition like this one. It was an absolute joy to photograph.
777VSK Raw specs include a wizard neck, PAF pro pickups, The original Edge Tremolo system, Pink Vine Inlay, Neon Pink finish that has to be seen to be believed (bring shades), 1 Piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 6100 frets. The specs mean very little relative to the piece of guitar history that this guitar encapsulates and that feeling you get holding something like this in your hands when you pick up the enigmatic guitar for the first time. The guitar has an aura that is very difficult to capture in words but known only to those lucky few in the world who actually have one.
The Ibanez JEM777 is the oldest Jem model having been developed back in 1985 and released in 1987 by the merged powers of Steve Vai and Ibanez whilst he was shopping around for a company fitting enough to bring the vision of the Jem into reality. Three different models were produced each labeled as the JEM777DY, JEM777SK, and JEM777LNG, with the color being the only real difference between them, each colored Desert Sun Yellow, Shocking Pink, and Loch Ness Green respectively.
The 777LNG was the first produced of all 777 Jems and only 777 exist each of which was numbered and signed by Steve Vai himself. The numbers produced of the yellow and pink guitars are unknown, but for what it’s worth the pink was produced from 1987 up to 1987 and the yellow from 87 all the way up to 1996. The original 777 models featured a basswood body with a maple neck and fretboard and had an Edge tremolo and DiMarzio PAF Pro pickups. The inlays were also originally pyramids that gradually depleted as they went higher up on the neck.
In 1988 a new black model was introduced which was overall the same save for the inclusion of a rosewood fretboard and the introduction of the now standard vine inlay. The black 777VBK ran until 1992. In 1989 two new models were introduced, or rather to new variations of older models. The 777DY and 777SK models were re released as the 777VDY and 777VSK with the rosewood fretboard and vine inlay, and while the pink didn’t linger past 1989 the yellow lasted up until 1991. It’s also worth mentioning the 777VDY and 777VSK featured Ibanez’s Wizard neck where the other models had thicker necks.
Also, since we’re on the topic, the 777VSK was manufactured, but not for a USA release due to a tendency for the pink paint used to fade. That would be the dictating reason why the pink models did not last past 1989.
These days the 777 line is among the most collectible guitars out there. It’s pretty infrequent, but every so often you can catch them on EBay for a substantially high price, and even more rare and proportionately more pricey you can find a Loch Ness Green JEM777. In fact that’s pretty much how this article began. A year ago Jameson actually spotted one and wrote this article. I’m just updating it now because having dead auction links crammed in single paragraph articles tend to look stupid. But you know what doesn’t look stupid? JEM777 guitars. At least if you’re into neon pink they don’t… and if you dig handle grips built into the body.
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