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Date Spotted: Dec 28, 2001
Owner: jerrye (jemsite
member)
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Steve Vai signature design. originally a jem777sk it has been
refinished and repainted by Darren Johansen of About Time Designs,
(the original Ibanez swirl painter and painter of the famous
DNA Jem swirl and the original Passion & Warfare Steve Vai
Universe on which this design is based. multi coloured pyramid
inlay, Monkey grip, Lions claw. this is a 1987 model with the
pink PAF-Pro pick ups replaced with the best pick up ever made
(my opinion) the green DiMarzio Evolutions, used on the later
JEM series guitars and preferred by Mr. Vai. The body has been
totally refinished and then painted so the result is brand new
but with wonderful old wood, so a fantastic tone. The neck has
had some headstock work but has been left largely alone as its
so sweet, it has had a refret before I purchased, but no real
wear. The headstock has been finished in shocking pink with a
custom clear plate with the Ibanez and JEM logo's engraved on
the reverse and in filled in green. looks amazing. all the pick-up's
pyramid inlays and control knobs glow under UV light, all the
hardware i original and in great working condition with no unusually
wear.
Please understand this IS a real and genuine Jem777, the only
difference is the new paint and headstock work.
This is NOT a RG copy with routing done on it, it IS the real
thing.
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