Korean Made JEM 7VWH

[Opethfan]

Im wondering about how these sound/play compared to Japanese models?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=52106505

That is the one im looking at.

Im assuming its just a low model of the JEM. I'll have to sell my '90 RG570 to help pay for it, but i really need a newer guitar.

Any thoughts?

[RAI6]

Taken from the actual page you linked to:
"This is a IBANEZ JEM 7VWH STEVE VAI Replica GUITAR this is why the buy know is so cheap-( Made in Korea ) Not Japan..."

Please note "Replica".

Next, visit the following topic:
http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45348

Happy reading!

[Rich]

Replace the word REPLICA with FAKE, and Korea with China, and then see one of the many FAKE JEM threads on the board.

[Cozi101]

And Rich's Fake's Page.

http://www.ibanezrules.com/fakes.htm

[bpd111]

Even if you were to find a real 555 or 333, most on this BB would suggest you keep your 570.

[Chris From Singapore.]

Stay away from that at all costs.

[Ant1981]

There is no such thing as a Korean Jem 7VWH. Only fakes. No Korean (Ibanez or not) could ever have the quality of any Ibanez made in Japan.

[red5]

Since you know what not to do, I feel I have to add a different comment just for contrasting purposes

OMG! You should buy that ASAP!*

*Please note: SARCASM!

[surfdog777]

Glad to see someone is at least attempting to do some homework before handing over their money. Congratulations, you've just saved yourself a lot of money and a tremendous headache.