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Stunning Early Vintage Ibanez Jem 1990 777VBK (Vine Black) + Hard Case + Tremolo
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Description Brand: Ibanez String Configuration: 6 String MPN: Does Not Apply Body Colour: Green Black Swirl Body Type: Solid Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan Model: Jem 777VBK EAN: Does not apply
The 777 Guitars are all incredibly rare, amazing and beautiful instruments. The V series 777 (VSK VBK VDY) are another level of all these 3 things and the ultimate collectors item. Hugely privileged to offer this fantastic, lovely example of the legendary 777VBK (Vine Black) manufactured in 1990, 1990 represents one of the golden years of Ibanez jem guitar manufacturing. Ibanez had something to prove with the introduction of this model and the level of craftsmanship and material quality is up with the highest level of guitar building and testament to their perfection. This Black Vine is deeply vibrant and pops out of the case with the eccentric green toped pick ups a real head turner. the VBK is something different, unique and a real head turner and represents an amazing investment for any Ibanez collector or for someone who simply wants the rarest guitars that will only continue to increase in value.If you have any questions at all or would like to make an offer please : Guitars History
This is a guitar thats been loved, played and had the privilege of enjoying the life of a rock star like they were built for. This guitar is ideal for the collector who wants the feel and sound of the very best Ibanez Jems without the worry of making a pick scratch. A guitar full of character, history and nostalgia and as such it does have a few battle scars along its body edge that have been well covered overCondition: Fit and Finish
This is a played condition 777VBK with good conditioned hardware throughout. A few chips along the outside edge have been touched up, some buckle rash on the back. The guitar has a fantastic feel, neck and hard ware throughout.Fret Life/Fretboard - Fret-life is still strong with plenty of life left in them. No issues with the frets or fretboard, its a guitar ready to be played
Tremolo - Remarkably good finish and clearly taken care of. almost no blemishing with no pitting present on the tremolo unit. Take a look at the close up pictures
Neck - Original Neck Straight as an arrow with an incredible feel and grain. No cracks or wood problems. These old guitars can sometimes have issue with the nut end causing a crack but this guitar is solid NO NECK POCKET CRACKS!.
Electronics - Sounds like a dream and these pick ups absolutely scream! You will not believe the power of PAF pros if you haven't heard them before!
Body work- Black is deep. There is no evidence of fading . A rare VBK that you don't have to be afraid to play if you want to. This is a players guitar. A few body bruises on the outside edge, all photographed. some very small dings on the front body most are surface only marks and the buckle rash along the back of the guitar. All clearly marked in the pictures for you to see, none of these marks are truly very obvious places.
Case - This guitar comes with the a lovely hard Case in good condition. Only a few signs of ware from storage, minimal marking. all elements flawlessly functionalReturnsPlease take a look at the sellmyjem & for both international and domestic, we know how important peace of mind is when purchasing a Jem and that is why we publish reviews from all of our happy customers. Most Ibanez Jem sellers dont honor any returns at all but if you are not happy with your purchase then im happy to accept a return providing you conform to the returns policy of the website. The JEM777 variants are the oldest variants among all JEM models. Currently no 777 model is in production. There are exactly 777 JEM777LNG (which stands for "Loch Ness Green") guitars around the world, which is also the first variant produced. One of the most noted users of these was the late Denis D'Amour of Canadian band Voivod. The guitars were also hand signed by Steve Vai. From a technical point of view, all JEM777 guitars have more or less the same specifications with the other two JEM models (JEM7 and JEM77) . All Jem777LNGs have been signed and numbered by Steve Vai with a differing squiggle/graphic underneath making each guitar very unique.JEM777VBK - vine inlay, Black, American Basswood body (years of production 1988 - 1992)
The Ibanez JEM777 is the oldest Jem model having been developed back in 1985 and released in 1987 by the merged powers of Steve Vai and Ibanez whilst he was shopping around for a company fitting enough to bring the vision of the Jem into reality. Three different models were produced each labeled as the , , and , with the color being the only real difference between them, each colored Desert Sun Yellow, Shocking Pink, and Loch Ness Green respectively.The 777LNG was the first produced of all 777 Jems and only 777 exist each of which was numbered and signed by Steve Vai himself. The numbers produced of the yellow and pink guitars are unknown, but for what it’s worth the pink was produced from 1987 up to 1987 and the yellow from 87 all the way up to 1996. The original 777 models featured a basswood body with a maple neck and fretboard and had an Edge tremolo and DiMarzio PAF Pro pickups. The inlays were also originally pyramids that gradually depleted as they went higher up on the neck.In 1988 a new black model was introduced which was overall the same save for the inclusion of a rosewood fretboard and the introduction of the now standard vine inlay. The black 777VBK ran until 1992. In 1989 two new models were introduced, or rather to new variations of older models. The 777DY and 777SK models were re released as the and with the rosewood fretboard and vine inlay, and while the pink didn’t linger past 1989 the yellow lasted up until 1991. It’s also worth mentioning the 777VDY and 777VSK featured Ibanez’s Wizard neck where the other models had thicker necks.Also, since we’re on the topic, the 777VSK was manufactured, but not for a USA release due to a tendency for the pink paint used to fade. That would be the dictating reason why the pink models did not last past 1989.These days the 777 line is among the most collectible guitars out there. It’s pretty infrequent, but every so often you can catch them on EBay for a substantially high price, and even more rare and proportionately more pricey you can find a . In fact that’s pretty much how this article began. A year ago Jameson actually spotted one and wrote this article. I’m just updating it now because having dead auction links crammed in single paragraph articles tend to look stupid. But you know what doesn’t look stupid? JEM777 guitars. At least if you’re into neon pink they don’t… and if you dig handle grips built into the body.Ibanez Jem 777VBK Specifications
Name: JEM777 VBK Years: 1989 Areas: Worldwide Made in: Japan Finishes: VBK 1988-1992American Basswood
Neck joint:
Cutaway Heel
Bridge:
1987-1990: Edge tremolo
1991-1996: Lo Pro Edge tremolo
Hardware color:
Cosmo Black
Pickguard:
BlackNeck type:
JEM
Neck material:
1-Piece Maple
Fingerboard:
ROSEWOOD Vine Inlay
Fret 21-24 scalloped
Inlays:
Green Vine Inlay
Frets:
24 / 6100PU Config:
HSH
Neck PU:
DiMarzio PAF Pro
Mid PU:
DiMarzio JEM Single
Bridge PU:
DiMarzio PAF Pro
Controls:
1 Volume / 1 Tone / 5-Way Lever
Description
| Brand: | Ibanez | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Body Colour: | Green Black Swirl |
| Body Type: | Solid | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan |
| Model: | Jem 777VBK | EAN: | Does not apply |
The 777 Guitars are all incredibly rare, amazing and beautiful instruments. The V series 777 (VSK VBK VDY) are another level of all these 3 things and the ultimate collectors item. Hugely privileged to offer this fantastic, lovely example of the legendary 777VBK (Vine Black) manufactured in 1990, 1990 represents one of the golden years of Ibanez jem guitar manufacturing. Ibanez had something to prove with the introduction of this model and the level of craftsmanship and material quality is up with the highest level of guitar building and testament to their perfection. This Black Vine is deeply vibrant and pops out of the case with the eccentric green toped pick ups a real head turner. the VBK is something different, unique and a real head turner and represents an amazing investment for any Ibanez collector or for someone who simply wants the rarest guitars that will only continue to increase in value.If you have any questions at all or would like to make an offer please : Guitars History
This is a guitar thats been loved, played and had the privilege of enjoying the life of a rock star like they were built for. This guitar is ideal for the collector who wants the feel and sound of the very best Ibanez Jems without the worry of making a pick scratch. A guitar full of character, history and nostalgia and as such it does have a few battle scars along its body edge that have been well covered overCondition: Fit and Finish
This is a played condition 777VBK with good conditioned hardware throughout. A few chips along the outside edge have been touched up, some buckle rash on the back. The guitar has a fantastic feel, neck and hard ware throughout.Fret Life/Fretboard - Fret-life is still strong with plenty of life left in them. No issues with the frets or fretboard, its a guitar ready to be played
Tremolo - Remarkably good finish and clearly taken care of. almost no blemishing with no pitting present on the tremolo unit. Take a look at the close up pictures
Neck - Original Neck Straight as an arrow with an incredible feel and grain. No cracks or wood problems. These old guitars can sometimes have issue with the nut end causing a crack but this guitar is solid NO NECK POCKET CRACKS!.
Electronics - Sounds like a dream and these pick ups absolutely scream! You will not believe the power of PAF pros if you haven't heard them before!
Body work- Black is deep. There is no evidence of fading . A rare VBK that you don't have to be afraid to play if you want to. This is a players guitar. A few body bruises on the outside edge, all photographed. some very small dings on the front body most are surface only marks and the buckle rash along the back of the guitar. All clearly marked in the pictures for you to see, none of these marks are truly very obvious places.
Case - This guitar comes with the a lovely hard Case in good condition. Only a few signs of ware from storage, minimal marking. all elements flawlessly functional
This is a guitar thats been loved, played and had the privilege of enjoying the life of a rock star like they were built for. This guitar is ideal for the collector who wants the feel and sound of the very best Ibanez Jems without the worry of making a pick scratch. A guitar full of character, history and nostalgia and as such it does have a few battle scars along its body edge that have been well covered overCondition: Fit and Finish
This is a played condition 777VBK with good conditioned hardware throughout. A few chips along the outside edge have been touched up, some buckle rash on the back. The guitar has a fantastic feel, neck and hard ware throughout.Fret Life/Fretboard - Fret-life is still strong with plenty of life left in them. No issues with the frets or fretboard, its a guitar ready to be played
Tremolo - Remarkably good finish and clearly taken care of. almost no blemishing with no pitting present on the tremolo unit. Take a look at the close up pictures
Neck - Original Neck Straight as an arrow with an incredible feel and grain. No cracks or wood problems. These old guitars can sometimes have issue with the nut end causing a crack but this guitar is solid NO NECK POCKET CRACKS!.
Electronics - Sounds like a dream and these pick ups absolutely scream! You will not believe the power of PAF pros if you haven't heard them before!
Body work- Black is deep. There is no evidence of fading . A rare VBK that you don't have to be afraid to play if you want to. This is a players guitar. A few body bruises on the outside edge, all photographed. some very small dings on the front body most are surface only marks and the buckle rash along the back of the guitar. All clearly marked in the pictures for you to see, none of these marks are truly very obvious places.
Case - This guitar comes with the a lovely hard Case in good condition. Only a few signs of ware from storage, minimal marking. all elements flawlessly functional
ReturnsPlease take a look at the sellmyjem & for both international and domestic, we know how important peace of mind is when purchasing a Jem and that is why we publish reviews from all of our happy customers. Most Ibanez Jem sellers dont honor any returns at all but if you are not happy with your purchase then im happy to accept a return providing you conform to the returns policy of the website.
The JEM777 variants are the oldest variants among all JEM models. Currently no 777 model is in production. There are exactly 777 JEM777LNG (which stands for "Loch Ness Green") guitars around the world, which is also the first variant produced. One of the most noted users of these was the late Denis D'Amour of Canadian band Voivod. The guitars were also hand signed by Steve Vai. From a technical point of view, all JEM777 guitars have more or less the same specifications with the other two JEM models (JEM7 and JEM77) . All Jem777LNGs have been signed and numbered by Steve Vai with a differing squiggle/graphic underneath making each guitar very unique.JEM777VBK - vine inlay, Black, American Basswood body (years of production 1988 - 1992)
The Ibanez JEM777 is the oldest Jem model having been developed back in 1985 and released in 1987 by the merged powers of Steve Vai and Ibanez whilst he was shopping around for a company fitting enough to bring the vision of the Jem into reality. Three different models were produced each labeled as the , , and , with the color being the only real difference between them, each colored Desert Sun Yellow, Shocking Pink, and Loch Ness Green respectively.The 777LNG was the first produced of all 777 Jems and only 777 exist each of which was numbered and signed by Steve Vai himself. The numbers produced of the yellow and pink guitars are unknown, but for what it’s worth the pink was produced from 1987 up to 1987 and the yellow from 87 all the way up to 1996. The original 777 models featured a basswood body with a maple neck and fretboard and had an Edge tremolo and DiMarzio PAF Pro pickups. The inlays were also originally pyramids that gradually depleted as they went higher up on the neck.In 1988 a new black model was introduced which was overall the same save for the inclusion of a rosewood fretboard and the introduction of the now standard vine inlay. The black 777VBK ran until 1992. In 1989 two new models were introduced, or rather to new variations of older models. The 777DY and 777SK models were re released as the and with the rosewood fretboard and vine inlay, and while the pink didn’t linger past 1989 the yellow lasted up until 1991. It’s also worth mentioning the 777VDY and 777VSK featured Ibanez’s Wizard neck where the other models had thicker necks.Also, since we’re on the topic, the 777VSK was manufactured, but not for a USA release due to a tendency for the pink paint used to fade. That would be the dictating reason why the pink models did not last past 1989.These days the 777 line is among the most collectible guitars out there. It’s pretty infrequent, but every so often you can catch them on EBay for a substantially high price, and even more rare and proportionately more pricey you can find a . In fact that’s pretty much how this article began. A year ago Jameson actually spotted one and wrote this article. I’m just updating it now because having dead auction links crammed in single paragraph articles tend to look stupid. But you know what doesn’t look stupid? JEM777 guitars. At least if you’re into neon pink they don’t… and if you dig handle grips built into the body.Ibanez Jem 777VBK Specifications
Name: JEM777 VBK Years: 1989 Areas: Worldwide Made in: Japan Finishes: VBK 1988-1992American Basswood
Neck joint:
Cutaway Heel
Bridge:
1987-1990: Edge tremolo
1991-1996: Lo Pro Edge tremolo
Hardware color:
Cosmo Black
Pickguard:
BlackNeck type:
JEM
Neck material:
1-Piece Maple
Fingerboard:
ROSEWOOD Vine Inlay
Fret 21-24 scalloped
Inlays:
Green Vine Inlay
Frets:
24 / 6100PU Config:
HSH
Neck PU:
DiMarzio PAF Pro
Mid PU:
DiMarzio JEM Single
Bridge PU:
DiMarzio PAF Pro
Controls:
1 Volume / 1 Tone / 5-Way Lever
The Ibanez JEM777 is the oldest Jem model having been developed back in 1985 and released in 1987 by the merged powers of Steve Vai and Ibanez whilst he was shopping around for a company fitting enough to bring the vision of the Jem into reality. Three different models were produced each labeled as the , , and , with the color being the only real difference between them, each colored Desert Sun Yellow, Shocking Pink, and Loch Ness Green respectively.The 777LNG was the first produced of all 777 Jems and only 777 exist each of which was numbered and signed by Steve Vai himself. The numbers produced of the yellow and pink guitars are unknown, but for what it’s worth the pink was produced from 1987 up to 1987 and the yellow from 87 all the way up to 1996. The original 777 models featured a basswood body with a maple neck and fretboard and had an Edge tremolo and DiMarzio PAF Pro pickups. The inlays were also originally pyramids that gradually depleted as they went higher up on the neck.In 1988 a new black model was introduced which was overall the same save for the inclusion of a rosewood fretboard and the introduction of the now standard vine inlay. The black 777VBK ran until 1992. In 1989 two new models were introduced, or rather to new variations of older models. The 777DY and 777SK models were re released as the and with the rosewood fretboard and vine inlay, and while the pink didn’t linger past 1989 the yellow lasted up until 1991. It’s also worth mentioning the 777VDY and 777VSK featured Ibanez’s Wizard neck where the other models had thicker necks.Also, since we’re on the topic, the 777VSK was manufactured, but not for a USA release due to a tendency for the pink paint used to fade. That would be the dictating reason why the pink models did not last past 1989.These days the 777 line is among the most collectible guitars out there. It’s pretty infrequent, but every so often you can catch them on EBay for a substantially high price, and even more rare and proportionately more pricey you can find a . In fact that’s pretty much how this article began. A year ago Jameson actually spotted one and wrote this article. I’m just updating it now because having dead auction links crammed in single paragraph articles tend to look stupid. But you know what doesn’t look stupid? JEM777 guitars. At least if you’re into neon pink they don’t… and if you dig handle grips built into the body.Ibanez Jem 777VBK Specifications
Name: JEM777 VBK Years: 1989 Areas: Worldwide Made in: Japan Finishes: VBK 1988-1992American Basswood
Neck joint:
Cutaway Heel
Bridge:
1987-1990: Edge tremolo
1991-1996: Lo Pro Edge tremolo
Hardware color:
Cosmo Black
Pickguard:
BlackNeck type:
JEM
Neck material:
1-Piece Maple
Fingerboard:
ROSEWOOD Vine Inlay
Fret 21-24 scalloped
Inlays:
Green Vine Inlay
Frets:
24 / 6100PU Config:
HSH
Neck PU:
DiMarzio PAF Pro
Mid PU:
DiMarzio JEM Single
Bridge PU:
DiMarzio PAF Pro
Controls:
1 Volume / 1 Tone / 5-Way Lever