Sunburst Jem?

jemnabors · #1 07-09-2002, 04:55 PM

Why hasn't Ibanez made a sunburst Jem? Since it isn't the day-glo 80's people might want a traditional look with the quality of a Jem.

SalemB · #2 07-09-2002, 05:13 PM

Ask Steve Vai that question instead.
He's the one that decides on the colours of the JEM guitars.

wheresthebeef · #3 07-09-2002, 11:00 PM

hey salem, does steve also have to approve the universes?

**jemsite** · #4 07-09-2002, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheresthebeef

hey salem, does steve also have to approve the universes?

Yes, as per any signature model.

caprile · #5 07-10-2002, 12:12 AM

some RB's look pretty sunburst to me

BrianH · #6 07-10-2002, 12:52 AM

I could be wrong, but I highly doubt Steve actually truely has the total say so on the Jem.. that is I bet he has to stay within certian cost limits and such...

caprile · #7 07-10-2002, 01:34 AM

mmm yeah but if you think about it, the vwh has an expensive inlay, all gold hardware ,ebony board, and it's a production model. i think if steve wanted a guitar with duncans or a fernandes sustainer it may be more complicated because of contracts and stuff.
then again, just a thought, i know nothing about guitar business!

BeastofLove · #8 07-10-2002, 08:09 AM

Reminds me of another thread where jem7vwh wanted an amber-burst Jem.
http://www.jemsite.insomnia-vhosting...amp;highlight=

-Ben

BrianH · #9 07-10-2002, 10:45 AM

amber-burst ot tiger-eye would be awesome...

mike777 · #10 07-10-2002, 02:13 PM

That's a great concept but I think it needs a vine or some pyramids or something. This would make a great 77 model, too (direct mounted pickups with clear pickguard).

The Euphor · #11 07-10-2002, 05:07 PM

Really a nice version, with amberburst top.
A sunburst Jem would probably be similar to the AT, Andy Timmons signature model. And the AT looks very much like a F*nder. And that's not good, or is it...

Regards

Euph

bigfootguitars · #12 07-10-2002, 07:41 PM

I argee with you guys.. I'm into the custom jem.
I am making one with a 3 tone burst on an ash body with a white pearl pickguard.. I am also making one with a 5a quilt maple top bent over the contour.. I am doing that in either purple or tigerseye with a slight burst.
I have always thought that Ibanez and steve should have done a jem with some vintage qualities.