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
