Discussion
Morning all;
Any owners of Ibanez Jems on here ?
I've had a hankering for one of these guitars since the '80s - when I definitely couldn't afford one !
Things change, and I now can.
Anyone got one ? Specifically, the MIJ models.
The new reissues (pink, green, yellow) sound great but as they are limited production its going to be difficult to get to play one before purchase.
Second hand older models seem to fall into two categories; unplayed collectors pieces or road worn workhorses. I wouldn't want a collectors piece, as to me, a guitar is there to be played. You can still look after it and not abuse it. Ive still got my first electric from over 30 years ago, and its not in bad condition, despite being regularly gigged in the 80's / 90's, and in use today.
I've got a fair selection of guitars to date - and play most of them daily, but the JEM is still an itch that needs scratching.
Just not sure which model
TIA
Any owners of Ibanez Jems on here ?
I've had a hankering for one of these guitars since the '80s - when I definitely couldn't afford one !
Things change, and I now can.
Anyone got one ? Specifically, the MIJ models.
The new reissues (pink, green, yellow) sound great but as they are limited production its going to be difficult to get to play one before purchase.
Second hand older models seem to fall into two categories; unplayed collectors pieces or road worn workhorses. I wouldn't want a collectors piece, as to me, a guitar is there to be played. You can still look after it and not abuse it. Ive still got my first electric from over 30 years ago, and its not in bad condition, despite being regularly gigged in the 80's / 90's, and in use today.
I've got a fair selection of guitars to date - and play most of them daily, but the JEM is still an itch that needs scratching.
Just not sure which model
TIA
Cheers all;
I'm a bit torn on splurging the 3.5K on a new 30th anniversary model, or a 2.8K Jem77-FP2.
My concern with the anni model is that it being a limited edition might put me off playing it !
Don't get me wrong, I look after all the guitars I have, but accidents do happen.
I'm happy at setting up guitars; last nights job was restringing, setting the Edge 2 trem system, neck relief pickup height and intonation on my RD550XH.
Stupidly, I'd never checked the intonation when I got it new.
all the saddles were right at the front of the bridge, and intonation was way out !
also reminded me how crap my Korg tuner really is, and how good the Helix tuner is....
Always been a bit of a Steve Via fan, so the plunge will soon be taken
I'm a bit torn on splurging the 3.5K on a new 30th anniversary model, or a 2.8K Jem77-FP2.
My concern with the anni model is that it being a limited edition might put me off playing it !
Don't get me wrong, I look after all the guitars I have, but accidents do happen.
I'm happy at setting up guitars; last nights job was restringing, setting the Edge 2 trem system, neck relief pickup height and intonation on my RD550XH.
Stupidly, I'd never checked the intonation when I got it new.
all the saddles were right at the front of the bridge, and intonation was way out !
also reminded me how crap my Korg tuner really is, and how good the Helix tuner is....
Always been a bit of a Steve Via fan, so the plunge will soon be taken
robbocop33 said:
I would expand on that last sentence, and take that 'consistency' to being, 'the whole Ibanez range sounds the same'.
I've had every rg all the way up, got all excited when i finally afforded a mint 7vwh, and to be honest with you it sounded no different to any other lower RG guitar i had before, yes, stick Steve Vai's talent and rig on the end of one 'then' they sound ok.
Just my opinion. ;-)
kind of makes sense; after all, we're not talking about an acoustic / classical guitar where the wood does actually make a significant difference.I've had every rg all the way up, got all excited when i finally afforded a mint 7vwh, and to be honest with you it sounded no different to any other lower RG guitar i had before, yes, stick Steve Vai's talent and rig on the end of one 'then' they sound ok.
Just my opinion. ;-)
I know the wood and build on an electric do make a difference - I've got a Les Paul with some SD pickups in, and a generic superstrat type guitar with he same pickups, and there is a difference, not much granted, but its discernible; mostly in the sustain.
I like the neck playability of my RG550XH, its just that with 30 frets, theres not much room around the pickup area for your right hand !
Going to get on the phone this morning and see what the music shops have to say about the 30th anni model availability.
Failing that, I think it will be an FP2
Really ?
not sure how clamping the strings at or behind the nut would affect a guitars sound; can you elaborate ?
Sure, all the gibbons at the other end can and does make a difference. Knife edge pivots, multiple springs, various bits of metal do make a difference.
To be fair, IMHO, the most dominant item (99%) on sound is the pickup; everything else is in the 1% band.
not sure how clamping the strings at or behind the nut would affect a guitars sound; can you elaborate ?
Sure, all the gibbons at the other end can and does make a difference. Knife edge pivots, multiple springs, various bits of metal do make a difference.
To be fair, IMHO, the most dominant item (99%) on sound is the pickup; everything else is in the 1% band.
well, having now played my new JEM77-FP2, it is by far one of the nicest guitars I've ever owned; thats from both setup / playability POV, and the tone.
A dead plank it aint !
Its the first guitar that I've ever bought that was 100% spot on from factory; intonation perfect, trem setup perfect, string height perfect - and the finish is gorgeous.
Well worth the £
One happy camper here
A dead plank it aint !
Its the first guitar that I've ever bought that was 100% spot on from factory; intonation perfect, trem setup perfect, string height perfect - and the finish is gorgeous.
Well worth the £
One happy camper here
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