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Ibanez Steve Vai JEM505 (White) (No Longer Available)

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Basswood Body, 5-piece Maple/Walnut Neck, Maple Fingerboard, Two Humbucking Pickups, and One Single-coil Pickup - White

Sorry, the Ibanez Steve Vai JEM505 (White) is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

From Our Research Team:

Built for a Master of Shred!

Ready for an instrument that's at Steve Vai's level of shreddery? Enter the Steve Vai JEM505. It's got an basswood body for a classic tone that handles your lead and rhythm work equally well. Want a variety of tones from a single instrument? This is the guitar for the job! The JEM505's packed with three special pickups — a pair of vintage-style humbuckers for articulate tones and a hot single-coil for added attitude. This sonic beast is a beauty to behold, for sure. Put this guitar through a killer amp and see what this baby can do for you! But be careful: in the wrong hands, the JEM505 can be very dangerous!

Ibanez Steve Vai JEM505 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features at a Glance:
  • Finish: White
  • Neck Material: 5-piece Maple/Walnut
  • Neck Type: JEM Prestige
  • Body: Basswood body
  • Frets: 6105 frets
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Inlay: Black dot inlay
  • Bridge: Edge bridge
  • Neck PU: V7
  • Middle PU: S1
  • Bridge PU: V8
  • HW Color: Chrome

The latest collaboration between Steve Vai and Ibanez — The JEM505!
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number JEM505WH

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Extreme versatility

by Brad from Fort Wayne, In
December 28, 2010
Music Background: Hobbyist
Other reviewer online have missed what this guitar is all about. It's not a metal guitar- it's an everything guitar. The pickup configuration allows for any musical style to be played. Some have c... read more [+]ommented that the pickups should be replaced, but give these a fair assessment before replacing just to appease brand loyalty.

This is just an exceptional instrument. close [-]

I have to say it's the most personal order I've ever made from the pre-ship phone call, to the email, and finally the candy in the box. Thanks! I don't think I could beat the customer service even in a local shop


Chrystal, McMinnville, TN
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