Ibanez JEM 77 FP - Japan 1988

A true shredder’s dream, the 1988 Ibanez JEM 77 FP (Floral Pattern) is an iconic Steve Vai signature model, combining high-performance playability with striking aesthetics. Featuring a basswood body wrapped in floral fabric, this early JEM is as much a statement piece as it is a precision-built rock machine.

Loaded with its original DiMarzio PAF Pro (neck & bridge) and DiMarzio JEM Single (middle) pickups, this JEM delivers searing lead tones, articulate cleans, and aggressive bite, making it incredibly versatile. The super-thin maple/walnut neck with a 17” radius rosewood board ensures effortless speed and control, while the Edge tremolo system provides rock-solid tuning stability even under extreme divebombs.

This example is in excellent condition for its age, with only minor signs of use. It plays flawlessly, with no issues, and comes with its original Ibanez hardshell case.

A legendary late 80s shred machine, built for speed, tone, and stage presence. These early JEMs are getting harder to find—available now at Premier Guitars!

Features:

Action at 1st fret: 0.25mm

Action at 12th fret: 1.25mm

Neck depth at 1st fret: 20.1mm

Neck depth at 12th fret: 21.3mm

Nut Width: 42.91mm

12 fret width: 52.68mm

Weight: 3.44kg / 7.58lb

Model: 1988 Ibanez JEM 77 FP

Finish: Floral Pattern

Body: Basswood with Floral Fabric Overlay

Neck: 5-Piece Maple/Walnut, Super Wizard Profile

Fretboard: Rosewood, 24 Frets, Vine Inlay

Pickups: DiMarzio PAF Pro (Neck & Bridge), DiMarzio JEM Single (Middle)

Bridge: Original Ibanez Edge Tremolo

Electronics: 5-Way Switch, 1 Volume, 1 Tone

Hardware: Cosmo Black

Case: Original Ibanez Hardshell Case