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Ibanez JSA5BK

Item ID: JSA5BK

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Fishman Sonicore Pickup with Presys Preamp — Black

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Weight: 5lbs 2oz
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Ibanez JSA5BK

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An Acoustic-electric Worthy of a Rock Legend!

There are a lot of reasons a rocker like Joe Satriani prefers an acoustic guitar like the Ibanez JSA5. If you normally play a solidbody, you'll be surprised at how comfortable the JSA5 is when you first pick one up. That's because the JSA's body is built similar to a jumbo's, but on a medium scale that's easier to maneuver around on. Another thing that you'll notice right away is the unique cutaway that gives you complete access to the JSA5's upper frets; there's nothing in the way when you're soloing. The JSA5's sound is powerful and clear, thanks to its mahogany back, neck, and sides, as well as its bright-sounding spruce top. Add to that a sophisticated Fishman Sonicore Pickup and Presys preamp, and you've got an acoustic-electric guitar with the range of tonal control and projection you need onstage.

Ibanez JSA5 Joe Satriani Model Acoustic-electric Guitar Features at a Glance:
  • Color: Black high-gloss finish
  • Body shape: JSA Original body
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Back/sides: Mahogany
  • Top: Solid Engelmann spruce
  • Rosette: Abalone
  • Tuners: Chrome Grovers
  • Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
  • Electronics: Fishman Presys preamp with onboard tuner
  • Fretboard: Rosewood bridge and fretboard
  • Saddle: Ivorex II nut and saddle
  • Bridge pins: Advantage
  • Strings: D'Addario EXP

For an acoustic guitar built for rock, turn to Satch's Ibanez JSA5!
Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape JSA Original
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Color Black
Finish High Gloss
Top Wood Solid Engelmann Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Mahogany
Body Bracing JSA Standard
Neck Wood Mahogany
Fingerboard Material Ebony, 11-4/5" Radius
Fingerboard Inlay Dots
Binding Abalone
Neck Shape JSA
Number of Frets 20
Scale Length 25.23"
Tuning Machines Chrome Grover Tuners
Bridge Material Ebony
Nut/Saddle Material Ivorex II
Nut Width 1.69"
Body Length 20"
Body Width 16.25"
Electronics Fishman Acoustic Sonicore Pickup and Presys Preamp with Onboard Tuner
Case Included None
Manufacturer Part Number JSA5BK

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Reviews

based on 3 reviews

NO REGRETS!!!!

by Stevo from United States
May 9, 2012
Music Background: Bad-*** Rockstar
This is a professional instrument! It sounds so rich and delicious that it should come with a Hershey Bar! The first thing I love is its looks; Beautiful High-Glossy Black with Real Abalone inlays! Bu... read more [+]t I am also awestruck with the quality! These Grover tuning pegs feel silky smooth when you turn'm, yet they really grip the string and keep it from falling out of tune, unlike any tuning pegs I've ever had! The Fishman pre-amp is soooo sick! I didn't even know about the on-board digital tuner until after it arrived but I was pleasantly surprised! It's size is totally perfect! It's not all bulky like a jumbo and the action is more like an electric than an acoustic! It plays so nice! I just wish it had an ebony fretboard and bridge without the extra $500 on the price tag of the JSA10. Not a problem though, I'm just not a huge fan of Rosewood fretboards. The only problem that I've encountered was when I tried to open the pre-amp compartment, it felt like it was stuck and I was affraid to force it open because it felt like I was going to break it, but it was just some old battery crust making it stick. All in all though, I would recommend this guitar to any serious guitar player who is looking for a quality acoustic/electric for a reasonable price! close [-]

The Sound............

by from Durham, NH
July 20, 2010
Music Background: Student Musician
i am actually going to buy this guitar but haven't yet....Tomorrow's my day. BUT I have gone to 4-5 Stores and tried out the guitar unplugged and plugged in. It sounds amazing I've tried it in cheap a... read more [+]mps and in more expensive it's great and has everything I want....SOlid Spruce Top...Acoustic-Electric.....Great Price.....Awesome Shape...No Laminate....And lastly the ound of trhis guitar is great I've been looking at ones for about $350-$400 but they DO Not sound the same but the joe Satriani is definetly the best sounding!!!!!!!1 If you have only $500 this is the BESt you can do with it in my opinion

~HK close [-]

same as the Vai signature

by Ray from texas
April 15, 2012
Music Background: pro
well it looks just like the steve via same specs to WTF i have the via i like it and i dont like it the frets are rough not very good quality for the price i expected more from Ibenez on a sinature gu... read more [+]itar. close [-]

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