JEM7DBK or JEM7VH ?

Fritzon · #1 08-22-2005, 08:49 AM

I have decided to fill out my guitar collection with a JEM guitar.
The choise is between a used JEM7DBK in great condition or a new JEM7V.
So can you help me choose

I dont know much about them so whats the differens between them?

Cedric777 · #2 08-22-2005, 09:07 AM

For me there is some differences in the look , sound and the neck . (the DBK doesnt have a Jem neck profile)
The better for me is the Jem7vwh but try both and you will see by yourself .
Na?

markg5150 · #3 08-22-2005, 09:08 AM

Basically

7VWH
> Alder body
> Evolution pickups
> Tree of life inlay
> Scalloped 21-24 frets
> Oh yeah - Vai uses it

7DBK
> Basswood body
> Breed pickups (not as hot as Evos)
> Cool black finish

I think the neck profiles are slightly different, and a new VWH is much more expensive than a used 7Vwh

Fritzon · #4 08-22-2005, 09:24 AM

hehe

Oh yeah - Vai uses it ....Hmmm...got to get me one of those

Tree of life inlay hmm...that is really beautiful....think I need this one

btw...which one has the thinnest neck ?

And whats the differens between JEM7V, JEM7VH and JEM7VWH...Im not so god at this yet....I have always played on a strat....untill I got a DBK in my hands....

damo7v · #5 08-22-2005, 09:34 AM

JEM7V can refer to several different models that began with that designation.

there is no JEM7VH... it'd be the JEM7VWH, which basically designates a JEM that has a vine inlay with a white finish.

the 7DBK has a very wizard-like neck profile. appreciably thinner than the standard JEM profile, and visually similar in construction to a late model RG neck.

marianozz · #6 08-23-2005, 04:15 PM

id get the DBK and a used VWH with old hardware if youre willing to spend on new VWH

King Knall · #7 08-24-2005, 12:43 PM

I'd get a DBK if it were me. I prefer the weight of the basswood (lighter than alder), the neck profile, and prefer the sound of breeds compared to evo's.

Remember, choose one on what suits you. Better yet, try one out at your local dealer if they have them.

screamndemon69 · #8 08-24-2005, 01:58 PM

i personally like the VWH for its tone and i believe it to be a higher quality Jem IMHO. the DBK is very cool but the Breeds just didn't do it for me. i might eventually get another DBK but put in some Evos.
i like the look of the DBK more - 7VWH is Elvis all the way. i plan to put a piece of tape on my 7VWH and name it Elvis just like Steve with Evo or Flo. just my 2 cents.

red5 · #9 08-24-2005, 05:15 PM

I have a 7vwh and it's great! I'd recommend that to anyone.

JJEMMER777 · #10 08-24-2005, 05:48 PM

7VWH - No contest

quik · #11 08-24-2005, 06:45 PM

It's up to your personal preference. However, the 7VWH model is a couple of steps above the 7DBK model, with upgrades such as: vine inlay, alder vs. basswood, gold hardware, Evolutions, status as Steve's guitar-of-choice, etc., so the 2 you're looking at should be priced accordingly (i.e., 7DBK should be hundreds cheaper than the 7VWH).

bluealien · #12 08-24-2005, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamikaze_1

I prefer the weight of the basswood (lighter than alder)

Ummm, my 01' 7wvh with the alder body is lighter then all my other Jems, but they are before 93'

I would get the Jem7wvh, I love the tone & sustain it gets...

bob mclaughlin · #13 08-24-2005, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluealien

Ummm, my 01' 7wvh with the alder body is lighter then all my other Jems, but they are before 93'

I would get the Jem7wvh, I love the tone & sustain it gets...

Ummm, you don't have a DBK, it IS lighter than a 7VWH...........