JEM for classic rock

[jipajapa]

I know everyone on this forum is probably a JEM fanboy, but I have a question. I really like the look, playability, and sound of JEMs. I've been considering getting one as my next guitar. I like Vai alot, but mostly listen to and play classic rock. If I got one, I wouldn't only want to use it when I play stuff in Vai's genre, I'd like to use it for all styles of music. Do y'all think its a good guitar for that?

Thanks

[luvuvibanez]

Most certainly, just switch to the neck PU for a more full ballsy tone or play around with the single coil for the strat-esque sound. Add effects as needed. All of this however depends upon which Jem you get, they're not all constucted from the same parts and materials (Basswood, Alder, Breed's, Evo's, PAF's, etc....).

[rickcard71]

Right now the band I play in mostly plays classic rock...and it's perfect. However, I'm in the market for either a Les Paul or a stop-tail PRS.

[elcid]

Absolutely not. It is forbidden by many laws to play classic rock on a Jem.
If you do the neck will fall off and the handle will close up.

[Phishphood42]

Originally Posted by elcid

Absolutely not. It is forbidden by many laws to play classic rock on a Jem.
If you do the neck will fall off and the handle will close up.

Also, never play it with anything other than an Ibanez amp. Never mix and match things like Gibson guitar/Fender amp, its seriously detrimental to the guitar. How do you think Evo got that crack?

[JJEMMER777]

Lol.......

A Jem has everything you need to play ANY style of music

[Distantshore]

Originally Posted by Phishphood42

Also, never play it with anything other than an Ibanez amp. Never mix and match things like Gibson guitar/Fender amp, its seriously detrimental to the guitar. How do you think Evo got that crack?

lmao welcome to Jemsite jipajapa. as others have stated the Jem is very versatile use it as you see fit!

[jipajapa]

Thanks for all the replies guys. I've played a few JEMs, and as far as I could tell they did seem very versatile. I just wanted some opinions from people with lots of experience with 'em. Ill be having lots more questions, and Ill certainly come here for answers.

Thanks

[Bezial]

Originally Posted by elcid

Absolutely not. It is forbidden by many laws to play classic rock on a Jem.
If you do the neck will fall off and the handle will close up.

is that what happened to the jem on the passion and warfare cover

[elcid]

That was a Universe. Turn in your Jemsite card and go sit in the corner

[andy7jem]

[OLIE_ROCKS_THE_80'S]

Originally Posted by elcid

That was a Universe. Turn in your Jemsite card and go sit in the corner

[Rodney James]

The Jem sounds Awesome in any style, They Rule the Universe!

[Rocker1]

Originally Posted by Rodney James

The Jem sounds Awesome in any style, They Rule the Universe!

O i ged it!!!!

[Bezial]

we get a card oh well i had a card