Ibanez JS2450 Improv & Review (Repost)

[@SendilSelvan]

Thank you for sharing your experience! After 26 years of Satch discipleship I’m one week away from getting this very guitar ❤

[@cicimbello]

Yeah Tony ,wife couldnt realky understand the love and passion we have for that thing with 6 string which you gaze upon since you were a teenage ...now you got it in your hands and it is mind blowing..my wife is also scratching her head when she see how deep is my love for the guitare..by the way i have js1200 ,amazing instrument!

[@1970borntorun]

Very tasty playing, man! I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on this online, used. The ironic thing is, I'm not a huge Satch fan, but this Guitar is fantastic and incredibly well-designed. I'm old enough to remember that this body style goes back to the Radius Series back in the 80s from Ibanez, just for Trivia/Guitar Geek sake lol Take care ♫

[@gmmakesmehurl]

That kind of improvisational skill is what we should all aspire to. That was amazing. Im so impressed.

[@tonlarj37]

Thank you for your kind words

[@guitarz]

Monster playing man... I gotta get my hands on one of these. Purple by far the best color.

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks!

[@ericwright3646]

my road to a Satriani guitar was pretty much exactly the same as yours. I picked up a powder blue Pia last October, then picked up the JS2450 in muscle car purple here a coupla months ago. Same exact thoughts on my end, the JS actually is more my speed between it and the Pia. For the record, turned 50 in August... I think you and I probably had the same childhood. Good job with the opening song. Got yourself a new subscriber.

[@tonlarj37]

@@ericwright3646 that’s so cool! Thanks. I’m 52 and still loving these guitars. :)

[@BelenfromLB]

I like that you say it has a fatter neck and more radius too. I'm gonna have to test drive one

[@jordir2596]

Hey Tony today i got my Mucle Car i hope to enjoy like half Satriani. Thank you for the review and history 👍🏻

[@tonlarj37]

You’re welcome. Thank you! And, congrats!

[@stewweimer6615]

That is a beautiful guitar. I have never played any of the JS guitars. I wish that charvel would do an HS pickup combination on the San dimas models like they did on the SC1 super stock

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks!

[@zool84]

Look at Warren Demartini signature by Charvel

[@ClassicMetalDen]

Really cool guitar - love the color Tony!

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks!

[@satchwayne]

Getting one in May! Cool 😎 I have nine JS models including a chromeboy

[@whiteonion670]

just bought a 2450 , the whammy bar white plastic rings, how far do you push them in ? I din't want o force something.

[@musicman78626]

Love the video. Which Gotoh locking tuners did you use and did it take any modifications to install?

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks! Same tuners, just the locking staggered version. No modifications needed.

[@krushinghead246]

Very nice playing and sound. 👍

[@MisterBlue80]

I've never played one..Does the neck feel at all similar to like PRS or something? None of these around where i live. From everyone's comments is sounds like its comfortable.. I play a Charvel DK24 right now..I like the necks on those PRS' though and planning on getting one when i can..but i too love the look and design of these- want to see one in person though! FANTASTIC playing there also..

[@tonlarj37]

Kinda like some PRS guitars, but I’d say also similar to a Music man.

[@MisterBlue80]

@@tonlarj37 Thanks! ✌🏼

[@jeffmccann6608]

Hi Loved your video. I just picked up a JS2450. Where did you order the chrome selector switch from?

[@tonlarj37]

Thank you! I honestly don’t remember. It’s been so long. It was reverb, eBay, or googled it.

[@jeffmccann6608]

@@tonlarj37 thanks

[@jonathancarmichael1578]

Thanks for making this helpful review. Great playing! I'm really interested in the usability of the trem stopper you added. I've been considering getting a JS2410 and installing something like that. Does it allow you to put enough tension on the springs so that you can execute 2.5 stop bends and unison bends without pulling the bridge down?

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks! Yes! You can tighten it down well enough for double stops

[@tonlarj37]

I have a tremol-no I might put in my new one. I’ve used them for years. They work well. They’re $50, but do the deed without screwing into the guitar. And, you can put everything back to stick if needed. Just can’t put the back plate on. I always keep mine off anyway. So, for whatever that’s worth.

[@jonathancarmichael1578]

@@tonlarj37 The Tremol-no was my first attempt at achieving this on my JS1200. I might have gotten a dud because I could not get it to lock down. It kept slipping. I was very disappointed because I had high expectations. That's what's led me to consider the stopper like you have. Other than having to screw it into the wood, is there any downside that you've encountered with it?

[@tonlarj37]

@@jonathancarmichael1578 I haven’t experienced any downside on any of my guitars with stoppers. Yet. Knock on wood. ;)

[@Matt_McFaul]

excellent playing man...do you happen to know exactly what model of gotoh locking tuners you used? Did they require any extra holes?

[@tonlarj37]

Thank you! Here ya go. reverb.com/item/6550846-gotoh-sg381-mgt-07-6-in-line-locking-mini-tuners-magnum-lock-traditional-chrome

[@Matt_McFaul]

@@tonlarj37 thanks a lot man! Saves a ton of research

[@pankajthakuri921]

Thank you for the video sir

[@Sanjiocom]

That’s some really nice playing.

[@willman100]

Nice video. Do you think the pickups are hot enough to play Maiden, Metallica etc..?

[@tonlarj37]

Absolutely! IMO

[@groovecartell]

Hi, what Kemper profile are you using please? It sounds great.

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks! Think the profile was a stock M Britt Matchbox with tube screamer, reverb, and delay.

[@raymondalfons3071]

Tony, i´m in doubt. I recently played a JS 2480 the red one with sustaniac and i think it´s awesome. Should it be possible to put a sustaniac in de 2450 MCP? Because i do not like the color red and the purple 2450 is a great color. What do you think about the sustaniac?

[@tonlarj37]

I think sustainiac is really fun, but not necessary for most situation’s. At least in my opinion. I wouldn’t risk the complications of putting on in unless you know someone who’s ‘an expert.

[@raymondalfons3071]

Thanks for the reaction Tony! I decided to keep it away from an sustaniac, the local guitarshop also said it would be a risk to put in a sustaniac. I can't wait to get the 2450, you still impressed by it?

[@krisjupp]

I have just brought JS2480. Can u tell me the locking tuners you brought ? Was there any problems fitting them . Personally I think it is something guitars of this price range should have ! Thanks

[@tonlarj37]

Sure. These are the same brand Goto tuners and drop right in... no problems. reverb.com/item/6550846-gotoh-sg381-07-mgt-6-in-line-locking-mini-tuners-magnum-lock-traditional-chrome

[@krisjupp]

@@tonlarj37 Yhanks very much !!

[@musicman78626]

sounded great Tony. I just bought one of these on Reverb... I had a JS240p that I really liked but I ended up selling it because I did not like the candy red color. That guitar was great but I have a feeling the 2450 will be even better... What are your thoughts of the PIA. I know the JS & the PIA are very different. to me, the JS guitars are more practical than the JEMs...

[@tonlarj37]

Love the PIA. Shred stick! The JS is too, but closer Strat

[@shichen4805]

i just got my JS2410 MSO, which has the same material and everything(except the finish color) with JS2450, but I feel the sound is quite dim and stuffy, comparing to my js1cr and your JS2450 in this video, I play it through a JVM410hjs. I'm wondering if there is any adjustment I can do to make sound more 'right'?

[@tonlarj37]

Congrats! As far as the sound goes? This bridge pickup has a higher midrange. Might just need to tinker with the eq and settings until you find it? I use a Kemper and have tried a lot of different amps to find what works best to my ear. I've tried a JVM410hjs profile and it sounds really good. Maybe see if there's any KZbin video's of the JVM410hjs that can help?

[@shichen4805]

@@tonlarj37 Thank you for replying! I think it might be the problem with the pickup height or the worn out power tubes in my jvm410hjs, or both maybe, gonna try fix from both ends. Thank you!

[@shichen4805]

@@tonlarj37 an update here, I tried adjusting the pickup and it worked quite well, and adding a buffer to both front and end of the pedal chain also helped. I'm waiting for my tools for re-tube work atm :D

[@joshayton8805]

Cool video and very cool guitar

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks! Yeah.... love this thing!

[@jeanjoun2774]

How low were you able to get your action? Just got mine today and the high e chokes out on bends if i have it anywhere lower than 2mm on the 12th fret, seems pretty high for an ibanez!

[@tonlarj37]

I had mine super low. You might want to adjust your truss rod and make sure the bridge is set properly if you’ve not already done that.

[@chocolatecookie8571]

What would you consider to be your best playing, comfortable guitar of your collection?

[@tonlarj37]

I have all my guitars setup to play the best. Each vary depending on songs or styles. For instance, my JS2450 is probably overall favorite for fast shredding, legato, but I don’t prefer it on something I’d use my Grestch TN Rose. Just depends on what I’m writing and recording.

[@kornelious1]

How thick is the neck? on both the JS and the PIA? I was told they aren't wizard necks.

[@tonlarj37]

JE is like a fender/music man. PIA just has more of a shoulder and feels nicer then the Wizard, to me.

[@rollipollirock]

I love muscle car orange 🍊

[@robfrasier9412]

How would you compare the JS2450 to the PIA? Can you recommend one over the other if you could only get one? Why?

[@tonlarj37]

They are two completely different feeling/ style of guitar. It would depend on what playing style you prefer best. I like them both for different applications. PIA has a wide and flat neck and built for effortless speed. Feels like a typical Ibanez shred guitar. But, the JS2450 feels more like in the realm of a MusicMan/PRS/Suhr/Fender neck with an almost 10in radius, thicker neck, than PIA and smaller frets. They both feel great and I can shed them both. But, the JS2450 is a little more diverse and probably be comfortable for most guitarist. I'm more comfortable playing bluesy rock on that one. The PIA is more of a lead guitarist virtuoso type instrument. You really need to try and find some of these to play. Or, take the risk. Again, they're both great! I sold my PIA because I had to sell some guitars. Though, I think I liked it a little better. It came down to being able to get more $ for the PIA and the JS2450 is just an around solid guitar that has fantastic coil slit sounds. Hope this helps?

[@robfrasier9412]

Thank you for taking the time to reply. Helped a lot! 😊

[@tonlarj37]

@@robfrasier9412 No problem

[@willman100]

Hey Tony, forgot to ask you. If the fretboard glossed? is it sticky or smooth? thanks

[@tonlarj37]

No. it's rosewood. oiled and smooth

[@willman100]

@@tonlarj37 Do you still have the guitar?

[@tonlarj37]

@@willman100 I don’t. I was forced to sell a few months ago. Along with a couple others. Everything eventually worked out, and I’m actually looking at replacing it with another ASAP. I have a couple in my cart. Hope to make the decision soon. I love this guitar.

[@willman100]

@@tonlarj37. Cool, seems like a great guitar. Too bad it doesn't have SS frets. Other than that, it seems to check all the boxes. Have you tried the Music Man JP15 or the Majesty? Thanks

[@tonlarj37]

@@willman100 Yes. And, I've had 3 EBMM guitars and either sent back or sold due to either neck or frets issues... frets rising from the fretboard. The only one I've kept is my Stingray bass. I still have to constantly adjust the roasted neck on it. Makes me wonder if their necks are really roasted? Anyway, love the feel of their guitars, though.

[@Abysinian4]

Hi whats the name of the song?

[@BFHPET]

Does it have a maple top or is there no top on?

[@tonlarj37]

It’s just an alder body. No top

[@BFHPET]

@@tonlarj37 thats a shame but i have a js2450 muscle car black its awesome too

[@kim-andresandnes5749]

Mid life crisis 🤣🤣🤣 Well you’re not alone. Cool review 👍👍👍

[@BFHPET]

4:08 locking tuners whit floyd rose isnt that very rare? o_O

[@tonlarj37]

Not sure I understand what you mean? I never said this was a rare thing... just my preference. ✌️

[@BFHPET]

@@tonlarj37 no i didnt say you said it was rare things but when i look other fr guitar op they dont got locking tuners and i love locking tuners just like you and the js2450 looks like it have it so i just wondering does it have it?

[@tonlarj37]

@@BFHPET oh, okay. I understand. Yeah, so much easier to change the strings. Especially, with having a Floyd or any other floating trem.

[@BFHPET]

@@tonlarj37 so it does havr locking tuners?😬😱

[@tonlarj37]

@@BFHPET yes. I added them. It didn’t come with them.

[@krushinghead246]

I just bought THAT guitar......I mean like literally the one he's holding. Can't wait. Sounds great, looks great.

[@adrianc.7495]

He loved it soooo much that he sold it to you already? lol

[@krushinghead246]

@@adrianc.7495 he sold it on reverb... the video is older then 5 months ago🤦‍♀️

[@krushinghead246]

@@adrianc.7495 so yeah...I have THAT one!

[@Brad143]

Price ?

[@tonlarj37]

$2600 new - $2100- 2k used

[@cleremond]

Please please please! Can you post a link to this backing track that you are playing to! I have been searching everywhere for it! I would be so grateful. You will definitely get a Llike and Sub from me. Many thanks!

[@astro2069]

This or the PIA? 😎

[@tonlarj37]

That’s one I go back and forth on. They’re completely different other than the name and bridge. I think it’s the JS that suits me more. But, my PIA is so fun and unique. And, I have a history with the JEM, which is essentially a favorable upgraded PIA. I’ve been experimenting and flipping guitars for the last 5 years and can’t begin let these go. Between these Ibanez guitars and my Tom Anderson. I finally feel content. JS

[@SoCalDrone4u]

For the price of this guitar, it should have a sustainiac. That would be perfect.

[@RichardLuna2025]

Do you have one to give away... 🧐 little pricey..

[@tonlarj37]

Have a look on reverb… can get one for around 1k cheaper

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

You look like Paul Gilbert a little bit

[@tonlarj37]

Hahaha I’ve not heard that before. 🤘I’m just 2 inches shorter and not as good. Lol

[@phenixreturns]

The problem is : no boost, a very bad neck joint for the price no tbx no frx (easier for the hand) but alder is better than mine with a simple basswood sustain is ok

[@adamwright7954]

Anyone reason you feel the need to comment and talk shit on every video for this model?

[@phenixreturns]

no hss = :no Knopfler!