Has Ibanez Ever Done a Limited Run of Custom Guitars?

[gkelm]

As much as I think and "in house" guitar would be cool, if that were the case, I might just opt to have them build one to my specs completely. IMHO, in what we're talking about, and Ibanez would be the way to go.

As far as desired specs...

- Chambered mahogany RG
- quilt top stained
- Viper neck (ala JPM, 42mm nut)
- flamed maple binding on neck, scraped on body
- rose or ebony with offset abalone dots, or JEMSITE inlay at 12th fret
- cosmo Edge pro
- TZ/AN w/5-way

Greg

[The Euphor]

A few things I think is a must:

- Jem model, Jemsite model.
With that in mind, what makes the Jem/UV models to what they are?
- Scalloped top frets.
- Five way switch and HSH configuration.
- Monkey grip, Claw of da Lion.
- Pyramid, TOL inlays.
- Swirlfinish... The list goes on.

Should it be a retrospective guitar? Should it be a model like 'we' would like to see the next Jem? IMO, a Jemsite model should pay respect to the Jem as we know it. And consist of true Jem details, with a twist.
If you want a custommade guitar, there are craftsmen on this forum that can turn your dreams into reality. Ibanez all the way!

Euph

[Timanator]

A few questions.

1st. Whats the option Jackson guys are opting for and what price have they been quoted.

2nd. Would some minor variations be allowed (Finish of hardware/plastic pieces)

3rd. Instead of all these crazy options you are all asking for, why not a stripped down strat like (Think Andy Timmons model) guitar with some nice good or chambered body.

[Drew]

haha, after a quick read of this thread... yeah, this will never happen simply because we'll never be able to agree on a set of specs. HOW many different options have been tossed around here?

-D

[darren wilson]

Or how about doing a limited run of some of Steve's prototypes that never made it to production?

Orange multi-colour?

The "Ultimate" Jem with the mirrored top, sustainer, LEDs and laser?

[jim777]

I'd like to see the original tri-colored pyramids on a jet black ebony board or a plain ebony board and "Jemsite" on the 12th fret.
I'd really rather have ebony than rosewood, though.

jim

[Mark DY]

This has been great to watch unfold! It's a great idea, but ultimately Ibanez would have to decide what the Jemsite LE would be (based on the 4.3 million ideas tossed out so far).

I'd be in no matter what provided:

- It's higher end in quality with an RG based body style that's "unique"
- It's a limited production run

As for a JEM - I tend to agree with jim777 as far as the contractual obligations - I'm sure they'd need Steve's approval to do anything with a JEM body style and that likely doesn't happen at the drop of a hat - whereas they can do anything with an RG (ala Texas Prestige).

We'd never all agree to the specs, but I'm sure if Ibanez put out 75 pieces
they'd get snapped up

[jim777]

Hey Matt, any motion on this front?

jim

[bduersch]

Originally Posted by gkelm

As far as desired specs...

- Chambered mahogany RG
- quilt top stained
- Viper neck (ala JPM, 42mm nut)
- flamed maple binding on neck, scraped on body
- rose or ebony with offset abalone dots, or JEMSITE inlay at 12th fret
- cosmo Edge pro
- TZ/AN w/5-way

What? No matching headstock? (heck, sign me up either way!)

--B

[babahi]

Hey, I know!

Let's get the heart guitar with the 3 necks! I can just see 75 of those circulating continuously through evilbay for eternity, never meeting the reserve...

[JEAPSON]

I wonder what would be the problem for Steve as to a limited run of JEM. If the contract (and it is certainly the case) provides that prototypes must first be submitted to Steve's approval prior to lanufacture and sell, ok, fine. This is not an obstacle to the project. I don't see why Ibanez would not submit a project to Steve (provided the necessary number of user agree on the same specs). As to the payment of Steve, it makes no doubt that he has a royalty on each model JEM/UV sold. So, a Jemsite limited run guitar (JEM or UV) would just keep the same process applied. Further money for Steve, jemsite buyers happy, Steve and Ibanez add points to their image.

[jemsite]

Originally Posted by JEAPSON

I wonder what would be the problem for Steve as to a limited run of JEM. If the contract (and it is certainly the case) provides that prototypes must first be submitted to Steve's approval prior to lanufacture and sell, ok, fine. This is not an obstacle to the project. I don't see why Ibanez would not submit a project to Steve (provided the necessary number of user agree on the same specs). As to the payment of Steve, it makes no doubt that he has a royalty on each model JEM/UV sold. So, a Jemsite limited run guitar (JEM or UV) would just keep the same process applied. Further money for Steve, jemsite buyers happy, Steve and Ibanez add points to their image.

You know, it really comes down to both parties being pretty non-responsive overall...

Ibanez is a Japanese company that really is not in "tune" with customers, especially in the USA.

Steve is busy with a ton of stuff and as you might have noticed, often "over-extends" himself with projects that never come to fruition.

If this is not VERY obvious, then you have not really been paying attention.

Call a custom jem a very low priority on each parties totem-pole... glen

[Tezifon]

why not a custom iceman?

[Willin]

Because Icemen are gross! :P

Just produce "Bad Horsie" as a regular model or a jemsite.com limited edition and I don't think i'd need another guitar for the rest of my life! :P

Slap an ebony fretboard on this puppy and i'd be in heaven:

http://www.vai.com/Machines/guitarpages/guitar113.html

[atifman]

hell yeah dude!