Ibanez jem neck pocket cracks

A lot of my ibanez guitars had the cracks, or breaks and ive repaired them with thin superglue. Basically a strat style neck that can fit on a superstrat body. There was never any question of ibanez doing anything for jem owners with neck pocket finish cracks they simply werent interested. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. A pure collectors dream and a time capsule to the most amazing year of jem production. I have noticed a number of ibanez necks on ebay, some of which have cracks. I know of a few companies like sims custom shop and et guitars in the uk and australia respectively but i was hoping to find a custom parts provider on the same side of the pond. One about 100mm long the other 10mm along each side of the neck pocket. These are very common and not generally something to be concerned with. Great condition purchased new from american musical supply 4 years ago. This shortish video looks at neck pocket cracks the scourge of just about all boltnecked guitars bought online. Premium jem style diy electric guitar kit luthier do it. The guitars most notable and codesigner is steve via. Thus, the ibanez jem was born in 1987 and it certainly didnt disappoint, being the perfect accompaniment to steves radical and creative technique and creative and featuring all of the innovations that vai had attempted on his previous guitars such as the monkey grip, lion claw bridge cavity, superslim 24fret neck, scalloped upper frets and.

Up for bid is an ibanez rg320 body swirled with a picasso black and white theme. This jem 7rb is unique in that the stock neck does not have the upper neck scalloping that the later ones do. The neck holes on the neck may have to be plugged and drilled to fit the body. They are found on a lot of bolton guitars in general. Also comes with an ibanez rg420 neck in good condtion. Im looking for a way to get a custom ibanez replacement neck in the usa or canada. We offer free shipping when you order diy guitar kits. Here we have a really cool and quite coveted 1980s made in japan ibanez jem77 floral patern. Im bewildered as to what may have caused these cracks.

Ed roman guitars can supply you with a kit for almost any ibanez guitar. The board looks like gun oil or something was applied at some point. As long as it penetrates your problem will be solved. Maybe its because theyve been broken in or a little thinner from wear. Et stratojem 24 fret, strat style headstock, 1piece construction, compatible with ibanez style all. There is one neck pocket crack on the bass side and no crack on the treble side.

This guitar absolutely screams and is a homage to everything great about the old 777 jems. If i get into my ultra ibanez corksniffing, the feel of the necks on the old ones are hard to beat. South pacific mahogany we rate as a balanced tonewood in our charts all access neck joint aanj compatible. Ibanez jem sfg with original hsc musical instruments by.

No neck pocket cracks, no corrosion of the tremolo. The ibanez jem 77fp 15th anniversary edition in completely mint condition and represents a celebration of one of the jems most iconic designs for a 1 year. As of 2010, there have been five submodels of the jem. One stop shop for all things from your favorite brand. Ibanez jem neck for sale in uk 60 used ibanez jem necks. It seems as soon as you squeeze in a nice tight neck that a little crack or sometimes a little chunk pops out from the exterior paint finish. On ibanez rg type guitars inc vaipgm etc which are all variations of this model, the cracks are almost always caused by neck movement resulting from a combination of trem use, shallow pocket and skinny neck.

Yes, but most people expect to see neck pocket cracks on older ibanez. Hello, i was thinking about bidding on an item on ebay but i am not very experienced and i have a question. Universes gilberts timmons kranso petruccis beachs gambales korn strauss. Near mint ibanez jem 777sk 1988 first year production. Create your own jem style electric guitar with this diy jem style guitar kit from seismic audio. The chips will touch up with ca, the fine line of finish cracks on the edge near them will not. The reason most of mine have it is because over the years as ive bought, sold, and traded, ive gotten way more money for uncracked necks. No fretwear but has a 38 neck joint crack bass side. The neck pocket on one side shows a hairline mark around 1inch electronics as you would expect in a new instrument there are no issues with electronics.

The crack is about 14 and the burn thru is on the very tip of the neck pocket bass side. New listing 2005 ibanez rg350 dx rh electric guitar neck aanj. Ibanez wizard neck, laser blue, sharktooth inlay, square heel, rg770, rg750. Just about every single rg is going to get a finish crack at the neck pocket over time. Nov 07, 2005 a lot of my ibanez guitars had the cracks, or breaks and ive repaired them with thin superglue.

I prefer them over my jcustom ultra neck and even the similarly specd jem neck. It is a work in progress, so feel free to email us if you have any suggestions. If you see an ibanez jem in the store you would like to own i will be happy to quote a part ex or trade in price so that your dream guitar can end up in your hands rather than someone elses. We offer true 0% interest payment plans applying is easy. Ibanez jem is the iconic electric guitar manufactured by ibanez and first produced in 1987. Share copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format adapt remix, transform, and build upon the material. The neck has a little wear on the the first few frets and is a little loose in the neck pocket. So then, has anyone had positive experience with having these types of stress cracks repaired. Custom necks et guitars custom built guitars off the. Ibanez rg body neck pocket cracks my understanding was that the wood gives a little with the stresses on string tension and use, where the finish, which is fairly hard and plasticky, does not. Clamp the heel of the neck to the lumber, in this case a 1 x 4, and then slowly and carefully clamp down the headstock end to spread the crack apart. Making an rgjem style guitar body by 12 is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 4.

The neck and fret board shows no visual sign of play wear to the neckfretboard or the frets which are smooth. Ive been fantasizing about an alderrosewood jem, but with with a 50s neck profile rather than a shredder neck profile, and it seems like he might be the guy who can do it. Mahoganybubinga 5ply neck for 2000 model pc 1nksr44. The frets are also great with plenty of life left and show major wear and no indentations.

The body wood grain is parallel with the neck socket so a crack that runs straight back could be into the wood. You can specify the body, neck, tremolo, pickups, color, type of wood etc etc. Ibanez style 24 fret, 1 or 3 piece construction, compatible with ibanez style all access neck joint, or original square heel. Of course you dont want to break the headstock off the neck, but you do want to open it wide enough so you can get the glue to penetrate deeply into. Compatible with ibanez edge, or lopro, tremelo units. Many ibanez enthusiasts feel that the early jem and universe models. A common source of question and confusion is how does the size of this jem neck compare to that jem neck. If youve read, you will know that jem and most ibanez necks are hand finished which will provide some variability in the final neck size and proportions. Ibanez jem sfg with original hsc musical instruments. I have a 1987 ibanez jem rb thats ive been using regularly since i. All stock except for the back spring cover which is new.

All items are quality inspected before dispatch prior to any return please get in contact with us, so we can help you quickly and. I have never ever seen an ibanez in that condition they have some of the best quality basses there are for the money. Cracks on ibanez neck solidbody guitar and bass chat. Neck original neck straight as an arrow with an incredible feel and grain. Rigtalk view topic ibanez guys older prestige rg vs. Pbc iswas a company that made replacement necks that boasted a dual truss rod system that relieves most of the string tension from the neck. Hey all, i have jackson warrior xt and it was pre owned before i had it, and i just recently noticed 2 large semideep cracks and one hairline crack a. If they mention them at all, sellers tend to describe them as superficial. The cracks are almost always tangential away from the pocket ie at an angle, which is a reasonable way of telling that the underlying wood isnt involved. Finish this guitar kit with the paint or stain of your choosing and focus on the great sound from this guitar kit. Overall this jem is in very good condition less some minor play wear a few body dings, and the usual minor stress cracks you see on the back of the neck from the floyd and in the body by the neck pocket. When buying a moses neck somewhere else, please be aware that the externally mounted truss rod adjusting wheel that ed roman provides will not fit correctly.

I really enjoy the feel of my 91 rg770565 neck over any newer prestige or iron label neck. Making an rgjemstyle guitar body instrument building. In the midnineties, ibanez switched to the pbc tension free neck design on its usa custom series. Unfollow ibanez neck to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Near mint 1 of 366 ultra rare original ibanez jem 77gmc green multi colour. Use your own debit or credit card, enjoy fast and free shipping, and add an ibanez jem guitar to your creative setup. The original finish on the fretboard is almost completely intact, minor wear through around the second and forth frets. All original with original case, this guitar is so rare to find one in this condition, none of those neck pocket cracks you see on these all the time, color is vibrant, frets are smooth, no chips or noticeable scratches, ive been following these for years and they dont come up very often in this type of condition. This shortish video looks at neck pocket cracks the scourge of just about all bolt necked guitars bought online. If youve read, you will know that jem and most ibanez necks are hand finished which will provide some. Line 6 helix suhr classic t antique 1994 ibanez jem 7v 2017 ibanez jem. This guitar kit comes with everything you need to create your own jem design inspired guitar.

Early, unique, and rare 1987 preproduction jem 7rb. Its not very easy to spot, but its visible if you take a closer look at it. Guitar necks for sale, fender,gibson, prs, ibanez, bc rich. All i have ever done is apply some clear nail polish really lightly and then take a piece of cellophane or plastic and smooth it. On offer a mint condition steve vai ibanez jem 77 fp2 2015.

Crack in the neck pocket5 string vs 4 string neck relief. Features evolution pickups for unparalleled tone and sustain. Ibanez jem77 floral pattern 1990 floral guitar for sale. The body of the guitar had a substantial crack running through it that affected. I do not recall any finish cracks, but neck pocket finish cracks in.

This is the most affordable prestige guitar series available from ibanez. This helps keep the neck from bowing when changing string gauges or doing adjustments. Guitar necks for sale, fender,gibson, prs, ibanez, bc. No pocket cracks which is astounding for the year of this guitar. Sep 01, 2016 this shortish video looks at neck pocket cracks the scourge of just about all boltnecked guitars bought online. Stabilizing a broken neck pocket on an ibanez xiphos. Yes, but most people expect to see neck pocket cracks on older ibanez guitars and they will not fuss over it too much. The original pick ups are still in place and sound absolutely incredible. See more of loch ness green ibanez jem 777 on facebook. Evo is the name that steve vai has given to his primary stage and recording guitar, an ibanez. It appears normal cracks around the locking nut have been repaired. The basswood body is ultra resonant and lightweight. The neck pocket has two cracks on each side, the one on the high string side is about 34mm long, but the one on the low string side is almost 1cm.