![]() The slim JEM 5-piece maple/walnut neck is jointed with a metal plate including the 30th anniversary logo. As featured in the original JEM777, the body is solid basswood with a fat but well-balanced tonality, including the JEM’s symbolic feature: the “Monkey Grip” handle. Ibanez proudly revives the classic JEM777 with updated specs and celebrates its anniversary. The year 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of JEM series. The JEM777 was available in three different colours over several periods: Loch Ness Green (LNG) (1987), Desert Sun Yellow (DY) (1987–1996), and Shocking Pink (SK) (1987–1989). Ibanez is very pleased to celebrate this 30-year milestone in the ever-evolving and fruitful collaboration with Steve Vai. ![]() 30 years later, the JEM has become an iconic image in the world of guitar and, for over a decade, its sister model, the RG, is second in worldwide sales only to the Fender Stratocaster. Ibanez was finally viewed as an important innovator and there would be no looking back. The JEM, with its cutting edge floating tremolo and monkey grip, took off like a rocket. ![]() The 1987 Chicago NAMM Show marked the introduction of the Steve Vai-designed JEM guitars and constituted a major turning point in the fortunes of Ibanez and the development of the electric guitar. The legend is back! The Ibanez JEM777 is the first JEM series of Steve Vai’s signature model. ![]() Ibanez Steve Vai Signature JEM777 30th Anniversary Overview by GAK:
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