Ibanez JEM7VP Steve Vai Signature Premium Electric Guitar - White
The JEM7V is the definitive Steve Vai signature — the white, Tree of Life-inlaid instrument most closely associated with him across four decades. The JEM7VP brings that specification into Ibanez's Premium line, retaining the appointments that define the model at a price well below the Japanese-built original.
Alder Body and Ebony Fretboard
The JEM7VP departs from the basswood used across much of the JEM line in favor of alder, which brings a tighter low end and more pronounced upper midrange — a slightly more focused, cutting voice. The ebony fretboard adds density and attack, contributing clarity that suits fast lead playing. Together they give this model a somewhat more articulate character than its basswood siblings, which is a real difference rather than a marketing distinction.
The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life inlay running the full length of the fingerboard is among the most elaborate pieces of inlay work in production guitar manufacturing, and it is the JEM7V's signature visual element. Paired with the white finish, matching headstock, and gold-toned appointments, it produces an instrument that is unmistakable at any distance.
Playability and Hardware
The maple and walnut neck delivers the thin, fast profile the JEM platform is built on, across 24 frets with the deep cutaway that gives real access to the top of the range. The HSH pickup layout covers glassy cleans through full humbucker lead tones, and the Edge tremolo handles both dives and pull-ups thanks to the scooped lion's claw cavity behind the bridge. The monkey grip handle remains, as functional as it is recognizable.
Specifications
| Series |
Ibanez Premium — Steve Vai JEM |
| Strings |
6 |
| Body |
Alder |
| Neck |
Maple/Walnut |
| Fretboard |
Ebony |
| Frets |
24 |
| Inlays |
Tree of Life |
| Pickups |
2 Humbuckers + 1 Single-coil (HSH) |
| Bridge |
Edge Tremolo |
| Features |
Monkey Grip, Lion's Claw tremolo cavity |
| Finish |
White |
Buying From XGuitars
Every guitar sold through XGuitars receives a hands-on professional setup and thorough inspection. Owner Geoff Ferdón personally inspects and sets up each instrument, checking action height, intonation, neck relief, fret ends, tuning stability, electronics, and finish quality. All instruments are stored in a climate-controlled environment at proper humidity and temperature. We also offer a zero-cost warranty — we cover all shipping costs for warranty claims within the continental U.S. Availability: Contact for ETA.
Questions about this guitar or need help choosing between models? Call us at 828-417-9515 or email
sales@xguitars.com.
