Jem777VSK - how rare

Scott 74 · #1 03-13-2002, 11:43 PM

I'm intrested in getting a 777VSK. Just curious how rare and when was the last time someone saw one for sale??? Thx!

yurich · #2 03-13-2002, 11:55 PM

from the spec page:

"JEM777VSK Note - Never intended for release in the US because the pink "changed colors". AMS (a large mail order shop) bought the leftover run of these from Hoshino and sold some highly discounted in the early 90s. It's neck has the dimensions of the Wizard neck."

Scott 74 · #3 03-14-2002, 12:13 AM

Thanks Snake! Kinda depressing, but appreciate it! Now I wonder if Glen and Rich know if this one was released and sold in Japan?

Rich · #4 03-14-2002, 02:20 AM

I don't know, but if anybody here lives in Japan you should get them to find out.

**jemsite** · #5 03-14-2002, 02:22 AM

these were released and sold in Japan and perhaps worldwide except North America... glen

Rich · #6 03-14-2002, 02:45 AM

I did of course read somewhere that *12* of them were imported to the US :rotf:

jay ratkowski · #7 03-14-2002, 02:47 AM

24! *And they are way better then the VSKs not brought to the US.

raijin · #8 03-14-2002, 06:36 AM

Never seen one in these neck of the woods. Of course, guitars of domestic brands never been that popular here either... (Most guitar shops here have Fenders and Gibsons on display instead.)

- raijin

elfstones · #9 03-14-2002, 09:34 AM

<<< * *I did of course read somewhere that *12* of them were imported to the US

<<< *24! *And they are way better then the VSKs not brought to the US

Oh man. We don't really want to head down this road again do we?

Oh well, I can't resist:

Rich/Glen can we start a 777VSK Registry to get an accurate count? (sorry) *

Scott 74 · #10 03-14-2002, 11:01 AM

raijin where are you in Japan if you don't mind me asking? I thought I was the only one living in Japan at the moment

Thx everyone who knows maybe I'll be able to track one down here, but Raijin is right. Gibson and Fender are mostly the guitars of choice here. I love going to blues night and bringing my Ibanez just so I can get a reaction out of all the Strat players(can't wait to take my VBK) :laugh: *

Rich · #11 03-14-2002, 05:12 PM

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elfstones on 8:34 am on Mar. 14, 2002
<<< * *I did of course read somewhere that *12* of them were imported to the US

<<< *24! *And they are way better then the VSKs not brought to the US

Oh man. We don't really want to head down this road again do we?

Oh well, I can't resist:

Rich/Glen can we start a 777VSK Registry to get an accurate count? (sorry) *

I was actually being serious

A rep had reported long ago it was 12, but we all know how much they like that #

raijin · #12 03-14-2002, 09:58 PM

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Scott 74 on 10:01 am on Mar. 14, 2002
raijin where are you in Japan if you don't mind me asking? I thought I was the only one living in Japan at the moment

Thx everyone who knows maybe I'll be able to track one down here, but Raijin is right. Gibson and Fender are mostly the guitars of choice here. I love going to blues night and bringing my Ibanez just so I can get a reaction out of all the Strat players(can't wait to take my VBK) :laugh: *

Sorry, didn't notice that you were located in Japan too! I currently live in Mito, Ibaraki, because this is my wife's home town. But I spent most of my years in Tokyo and Yokohama. So, where you at?

- raijin

Scott 74 · #13 03-15-2002, 06:07 AM

Cool I'm not sure how far that is from here, but I'm located in the Tachikawa area. How far is that from you? Later.....................

raijin · #14 03-15-2002, 06:17 AM

I think it's like a 3 ~ 4 hour drive from here. Pretty far...

But it sure is nice knowing there's another jemsiter here in Japan. Was feelin' kinda lonely out here! :biggrin:

- raijin

Scott 74 · #15 03-15-2002, 07:39 PM

Yeah I know what you mean Raijin

Who knows maybe one day we can hook up and got to Tokyo or something. Got any good gutiar shops up there? Also if you run across a Jem777VSK let me know!! Later.................