[jemboyee]

Because jmp just had to start his NGD thread, I was lusted into lightening my wallet. In his thread, I stated that I never had any intentions of purchasing any of the PIA models. After seeing his photos, for whatever reason the fire was lit. I ordered it on Thursday and it showed up on Saturday in all its splendor:

Super easy to setup, feels great, and at this point I have nothing to complain about. Initial inspection has me very pleased.

 

[WMerkert]

Congrats !
Very cool, you did the right choice ! I also couldn't resist. Enjoy !

Chears !

 

[jemboyee]

Okay, one small complaint. As usual, Ibanez shims the nut WAY too high. :|

 

[joabim]

Okay, one small complaint. As usual, Ibanez shims the nut WAY too high. :|

It's just so you can get those soaring, detuned cowboy chords

 

[WMerkert]

Okay, one small complaint. As usual, Ibanez shims the nut WAY too high. :|

I cannot spot a shim on my PIA.

 

[jemboyee]

I cannot spot a shim on my PIA.

I can see two.

 

[jmp]

:devil:

 

[LHORAXE-Seba]

that is an insanely freaking pretty guitar,
trying to figure out what I want next, I was set on an RG but this... this looks special without being pretentious, it has class... its like Audrey Hepburn came back as a guitar.
dang.
I'm super happy for you dude, please share your experience with it as time passes!

 

[SpaceIceCream]

Green is the best PIA color. It would look extra nice with pink pickups, ala the original green Charvel.

 

[jmp]

Green is the best PIA color. It would look extra nice with pink pickups, ala the original green Charvel.

Someone on the Facebook JEM/PIA group did exactly that! He put pink DiMarzios, yellow knobs and cosmo black hardware on a green PIA to match his 777 LNG. Looks killer!

 

[jemboyee]

Someone on the Facebook JEM/PIA group did exactly that! He put pink DiMarzios, yellow knobs and cosmo black hardware on a green PIA to match his 777 LNG. Looks killer!

Can you share the link or upload the photo?

 

[jmp]

Can you share the link or upload the photo?

Not sure if this link will work, but here it is:

 

[jemboyee]

Not sure if this link will work, but here it is:

That does look great.

 

[sonny13]

I had to relevel a few frets, also the saddles started fading 3 weeks later lol, Ibanez sent me a whole new set which was great!! The only real complaint whcih ive seen no one mention ( except Vai) the fret board /neck is wide, feels nothing like a jem,, initial was disappointed because of the neck but Ive learned to like it

 

[madmardigan]

Cool! Imagining while you are playing this guitar😅

 

[PBGas]

I had to relevel a few frets, also the saddles started fading 3 weeks later lol, Ibanez sent me a whole new set which was great!! The only real complaint whcih ive seen no one mention ( except Vai) the fret board /neck is wide, feels nothing like a jem,, initial was disappointed because of the neck but Ive learned to like it

This is the entire reason why I like this new neck so much. There is also more shoulder to it then the previous Jem neck. I find it way more comfortable now!

 

[jemboyee]

I had to relevel a few frets, also the saddles started fading 3 weeks later lol, Ibanez sent me a whole new set which was great!! The only real complaint whcih ive seen no one mention ( except Vai) the fret board /neck is wide, feels nothing like a jem,, initial was disappointed because of the neck but Ive learned to like it

I get along with both necks just fine, but i do prefer the older neck profiles as well.