Ibanez JEM Jr — JEM platform (used)

Ibanez JEM Jr Steve Vai model, asking $654.95 (used).

Why we selected it today

The JEM is Steve Vai’s signature platform, recognised by its grip cut‑out, ornate inlays and performance‑focused hardware. This example is priced below the current like‑for‑like asking‑price median: the listing at $654.95 is roughly 8% below the current like‑for‑like median of $724.50 and slightly below a benchmark of $712.49. The comparison uses observed eBay asking prices (not confirmed final sale prices) and the current like‑for‑like pool includes four listings. The pricing evidence helped too: AG currently rates the asking price as Good Value against its like-for-like comparison set.

The model’s pedigree

Ibanez JEM — Steve Vai signature platform noted for the grip cut‑out, ornate inlays and performance hardware. Genuine JEM models span multiple price tiers.

How we matched this guitar

Detected identity: Ibanez JEM (medium confidence). The JEM name implies specific aesthetic and performance details but complete model suffix and serial should be checked to confirm exact variant.

Key features

Grip cut‑out, ornate inlays and performance‑focused hardware typical of the JEM family. Tremolo condition and authenticity of hardware are commonly variable between examples and tiers.

How the asking price compares

At $654.95, this sits against a current median asking price of $724.50 across 4 other closely matched listings. Allowing for the like-for-like asking-price history we have collected, the AG benchmark is $712.49. The featured guitar is about 8.1% below that level. That earns AG’s Good Value rating: it looks attractively positioned without relying on an unrealistic outlier price. These are observed eBay asking prices, not confirmed sold prices.

What a buyer should check

Check the complete model suffix, serial number, tremolo condition and authenticity of hardware and inlays. Copies and lookalikes are common.