Jem70VSFG first take

So, today I was wandering around Excelsior hotel and in SV guitars, the Ibanez Jem70VSFG was just staring at me. I couldn't resist. I had to try it. This is my first take of the instrument.

If your are thinking of getting this and hoping to get the feel of a Jem, this isn't like the Jem7V. It has a thinner neck compared to the standard Jem necks and the last four frets isn't scalloped. The frets aren't 6105 but instead the 6100. This means that it has the standard jumbo frets that comes with most of the other Ibanez.

That being said, this doesn't mean that this is a sucky instrument. The build of the instrument is top notch. The walnut strips behind the guitar are very thick. A lot thicker than the prestige. In fact, I would argue that the build of the instrument is comparable to a prestige or in fact better. The bullet fret end finishing is top notch and the inlays, even though plastic looks really sick. Nothing like a Chibanez. The tremolo that comes with this guitar is an original Edge and comes with locking studs. That is a big major plus point.

Tonewise, it display the standard overdose of mids from the Dimarzio Evos and the basswood body. Acoustic wise, the notes ring out clearly and sweet. This is really a top notch instrument. My conclusion from the first take is, this isn't like the other Jems. However, this is nonetheless a real Jem. And a different one that is very well build!