When Steve Vai first collaborated with Ibanez in 1987, few could have predicted the iconic status the JEM series would achieve. The Ibanez JEMJRL brings the legendary guitarist’s signature design, playability, and unmistakable style to players at an accessible price point. With its fast neck, versatile pickups, and unmistakable “Monkey Grip”, the JEMJRL is a true statement instrument that delivers both performance and personality.

Key Features

• Wizard III Maple Neck – Thin, flat, fast and strong, offering exceptional playability and access to all 24 frets.
• Jatoba Fretboard – Warm midrange with crisp highs, perfect for expressive playing.
• Jumbo Frets – Smooth playability, especially for fast single-note runs.
• Meranti Body – Balanced tone with sweet, scooped mids.
• Quantum H-S-H Pickups – Dynamic tonal palette with fast bass response, punchy mids, and precise high-end articulation.
• Double Locking Tremolo System – Rock-solid tuning stability, even under extreme whammy bar use.

Special Feature

• Monkey Grip – Steve Vai’s instantly recognisable signature feature. Iconic, practical, and undeniably cool.

Why Choose the Ibanez JEMJRL?

• A signature guitar designed in collaboration with Steve Vai.
• Combines comfort, speed, and precision for modern players.
• Versatile pickup configuration suitable for rock, metal, fusion, and more.
• Classic Ibanez playability with cutting-edge tone.
• Iconic “Monkey Grip” design for instant visual impact.

Ibanez JEMJRL Specifications

• Colour: White
• Neck type: Wizard III Maple neck
• Top/back/body: Meranti body
• Fretboard: Jatoba fretboard Tree of Life inlay
• Fret: Jumbo frets
• Number of frets: 24
• Bridge: Double Locking bridge
• String space: 10.5mm
• Neck pickup: Quantum (H) neck pickup Passive/Ceramic
• Middle pickup: Quantum (S) middle pickup Passive/Alnico
• Bridge pickup: Quantum (H) bridge pickup Passive/Ceramic
• Factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• String gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
• Nut: Locking nut
• Hardware colour: Cosmo Black

Neck Dimensions

• Scale: 648mm/25.5"
• Width: 43mm at NUT
• Width: 58mm at 24F
• Thickness: 19mm at 1F
• Thickness: 21mm at 12F
• Radius :: 400mm

Outside the UK?

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