Ibanez JEM779 1P-01

Ibanez JEM77P 1P-01 #I150901031 w/HSC

The Ibanez JEM77P is a Steve Vai signature model electric guitar, introduced in 2015 as part of the Premium line and produced in Indonesia. It features a basswood body, a 5-piece maple and walnut "Wizard Premium" neck with titanium rods, a maple fingerboard with blue "Tree of Life" inlays, and 24 jumbo frets. The pickup configuration is a DiMarzio HSH setup with Gravity Storm humbuckers and an Evolution single-coil. It is equipped with a double-locking Edge-Zero II tremolo bridge and includes a gig bag. The model is identified by its distinctive Blue Floral Pattern (BFP) finish.

Key Features

• Body: American Basswood
• Neck: 5-piece Maple/Walnut Wizard Premium with KTS titanium rods
• Fretboard: Maple with blue "Tree of Life" inlays
• Frets: 24 Jumbo frets with Premium fret edge treatment
• Pickups: HSH configuration - DiMarzio Gravity Storm (neck & bridge humbuckers), DiMarzio Evolution (middle single-coil)
• Bridge: Edge-Zero II tremolo bridge
• Hardware: Cosmo Black
• Signature Elements: Steve Vai's "Monkey Grip" handle
• Finish: Blue Floral Pattern (BFP)

Purpose and Positioning

• Signature Model: A mass-market version of Steve Vai's signature JEM guitar, designed with his specific needs in mind.
• Premium Series: A step up in quality from standard Ibanez models, though produced in Indonesia rather than the higher-end Japanese Prestige line.
• Ergonomics: The guitar features a comfortable, contoured basswood body and a fast-playing Wizard neck for ease of use and upper-fret access.