Ibanez Jem Jr: My personal and honest review. Is it worthy?

My opinion, insight and demo of the Ibanez Jem Jr. To put it in perspective, I don't think Steve Vai would associate his name to it if it wasn't up to standards.

[@chicobrutalguitar]

I've had my JEM Jr. for 2 years, and absolutely love it.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

I just got a used JEM Jr. in Shocking Pink, I love it! It looks like it has a Dimarzio rail pickup in the bridge position (in matching pink), as well! I may actually swap the pickups out for blue or green ones... got some blue Dimarzios sitting around, but we'll see.

[@ThePedroDB]

Bought a 2017 Hot Pink Jr SP as a bit of a project. Trem upgrades include Floyd Rose Push-fit Tremolo Arm/Socket, Fatter 34mm Brass Block and Gotoh Power Springs. Massive improvement in sustain and returns to pitch flawlessly (so far). Time will tell regarding durability. I also modded the neck to feel more like the MIJ models. It's one of my favourite guitars now. Lots of fun to play 👍

[@JayAgassi]

I just bought one, I’m learning about it , great review! 👍

[@RotterStudios]

I love the look of this over the Jem 7V. I had a few Jim 7V's and sold them after a time. I couldn't stand the gold with white and this plain white pick guard looks so much better to me.

[@noelvlog5580]

I'm just curious on how did you installed the trim center on the back of the spring For tones stability as i also ask personally one of the seller of jem jr that after a few hours of playing. Tones was hardly back to normal.

[@RickordProductions]

There are videos on how you can install it. I had someone do it for me being that I’ve never done it before.

[@IbanezRiq]

im from brazil and im gonna buy this.

[@miguelsalgado4673]

The quantom pickuos sounds good to me. In fact, they are used on many lines like the saber models

[@gatraprima3029]

sounds good man..which one do you prefer..this jem or jackson js32?thanks

[@RickordProductions]

Thanks man. I used to have the Jackson JS32 and it wasn’t bad. It sounded even better when I put Seymour Duncan JB SH pickups in it too. If you check out my older videos I have a few where I play a JS32. Pretty solid for a lower end Dinky.

[@gatraprima3029]

so which one do you prefer?ibanez or jackson?i think im gonna swap the pickup too

[@RickordProductions]

@@gatraprima3029 The only Jacksons I prefer are the higher end ones like Soloists models. If I were to choose between the Jem or JS32 I’d go with the Jem.

[@jeffreyp1855]

I'm going to pick one up really soon. I am lucky as I have an friend who is a guitar tech, so I will probably replace a pickup or two at a later date.

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

My first guitar was a Jem 1987 no monkey grip not a junior thing was 1000 bucks back in 88 but I could never play it turns out I was born left-handed and it was hard for me to learn right handed now I play left-handed. I’m thinking about it.

[@RickordProductions]

They do sell a left handed version of the Jem Jr.

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

@@RickordProductions yes I know it’s in my wish list at ZZOUND but I have to pay off my Kramer first

[@crisektoras8588]

Should i get it from a market place offer at 320?

[@RickordProductions]

$320 is a good price. Just be aware of any possible defects. The guitar goes for $499 brand new but it sounds like you came across a good deal.

[@crisektoras8588]

@@RickordProductions i have other guitars such as js1200 but i wanted a jem jr to upgrade with medium quality items to be a little higher than factory

[@mercerstmustang]

nice, what pedals are you using

[@RickordProductions]

I’m running it through a Boss ME-80 in this video.

[@manishlagun4401]

Ibanez rg350dxz vs Ibanez jem jr which is better to buy plz give me suggestions

[@RickordProductions]

The Jem is also an RG model. It just has Steve Vai’s signature look. They both are set up the same way so it really depends on how you do your own set up if you choose either guitar. Plus either one will sound good with the right pickups and good intonation. At the end of the day, the Jem Jr is pretty much an RG350 or 450 with a monkey grip and tree of life inlay and both guitars cost around the same price.

[@manishlagun4401]

@@RickordProductions So I should go for Jem Jr from your suggestions

[@ThePedroDB]

@@manishlagun4401 RG350XZ has the Edge Zero 2 tremolo and Zero Point System (ZPS). This is a higher spec trem than that fitted to the Jem Jr. Pups are similar. They will play very similarly. If you want the Vai aesthetic the Jr is the only choice. I own a 2011 RG370DXZ and a couple of Jem Jrs. WIth a bit of TLC/set-up and a few cheap mods there is no reason not to buy the Jem. I would suggest buying used and putting the money saved towards a decent set-up/parts upgrades (e.g. a Gotoh GE1996T tremolo)

[@gkarone3228]

Does it stay in tune like my Floyd orig. I just got one 48mos interest free $12 a month my wife can yell at with my Marshall at 10 bla bla bla ARE YOU LISTENING! me, I can't hear you 😂 how can I pass up 12 bucks a month????

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

OK, you gave me heart failure. I sold mine for $300 in 94 and now I looked it up in a damn thing worth 20 grand. What a bunch of.💩