Early JEM models with Handrest

Passion_and_Warfare · #1 05-12-2007, 11:43 AM

Are the handrests an added bonus??

**GilkyBear** · #2 05-12-2007, 01:09 PM

Yes. They came out on the very earliest ones and then Ibanez got sued by someone who had patented the idea beforehand so they had to stop. So only the earliest ones have it. I have seen it on LNGs, SKs, and RBs.

Distantshore · #3 05-12-2007, 03:40 PM

I still have mine from my SK. (Wish I still had the guitar to go with it.)

Passion_and_Warfare · #4 05-14-2007, 11:51 AM

Does the handrest make a big difference in price compared to an SK in the same condition but without the Handrest.

chromeboy · #5 05-14-2007, 11:59 AM

On the guitar maybe not. But I saw a palmrest on e*ay that went for good $$$.

**GilkyBear** · #6 05-14-2007, 12:20 PM

Well, it is kind of tied to the fact that the handrests were only on the very earliest models. So if it has one, it was a first year, making it more valuable anyway. I would pay more for a guitar with one also just because of the rarity. Gotta admit they were pretty darn cool.

Passion_and_Warfare · #7 05-14-2007, 12:39 PM

Yeh, I really thought them Handrests were a very nice touch. Great idea too.

Passion_and_Warfare · #8 05-14-2007, 12:41 PM

oh yeh a bit off topic, but I seen your(Gilkybear) collection of JEMS on a thread here and my jaw hit the floor! Stunning collection mate. Nice missus too

Man that PMC was fine as! The LNG was awesome too, looks in top mint condition!

**GilkyBear** · #9 05-14-2007, 01:28 PM

Thanks man, I'm just getting started!

Passion_and_Warfare · #10 05-14-2007, 01:31 PM

Whats your next target?

**GilkyBear** · #11 05-14-2007, 01:38 PM

Gotta be a DNA. I was hoping to compile the entire 'Darren collection' with a DNA and a UVMC, but the way the prices went crazy I am afraid I may have to give up the GMC to get them. I play the GMC the least, the PMC is an absolute monster, and I fell in love when I played a DNA. Love the neck, and love the Breeds. Gotta have it.

Passion_and_Warfare · #12 05-14-2007, 01:41 PM

DNA, pure stunning guitar. I got my hands on one 3 years back, it belonged to a friend of mine in the US, them breeds sound unreal in the DNA, must be down to Steve's blood!

Passion_and_Warfare · #13 05-14-2007, 01:43 PM

I'm on the quest for a LNG, but I ain't seen one for sale in the UK for ages, there was one in a magazine a few months back in Mint condition selling £1300($2550) but I never had the money at the time.

**GilkyBear** · #14 05-14-2007, 01:47 PM

Holy cow that would have been a great deal. I absolutely love mine, and it is amazing how much different the color looks in person. Yeah, the DNA was something else. The breeds almost sounded likr there was a built in compressor. Amazing seperation, amazing tone. Sadly, I was playing Wolfgang's (WMerkert) so I am now forever spoiled, it's the absolute nicest one I have ever seen, the ultimate swirl!