Steve Vai - "30 years of the Ibanez JEM"

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024

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  • @jdamagedgoods
    @jdamagedgoods 5 лет назад +1210

    Homeboy who carved the body needs his own documentary.

    • @williamwashington8290
      @williamwashington8290 5 лет назад +32

      Its super clean.

    • @castlehill6717
      @castlehill6717 4 года назад +51

      Why are so many Luthiers meth heads? I personally knew a legit luthier who would make his own meth pipes with a glass tube at a friends house. He looked and acted alot like this guy.
      Straight meth

    • @BotkinMusic
      @BotkinMusic 4 года назад +15

      Castlehill650 most tweakers say it helps the work but it’s just an excuse to do it it’s sad

    • @swaginyourmouth
      @swaginyourmouth 4 года назад +2

      Rev VII truth

    • @swaginyourmouth
      @swaginyourmouth 4 года назад +11

      Castlehill650 imagine if they were into dope (H) instead lol guitars showing up months late to wrong countries

  • @ronnie_5150
    @ronnie_5150 2 года назад +121

    I was 17 years old in 1991 had my first job making $7.50 an hour, and I took out a loan to buy an Ibanez JEM FP (Floral Print).
    One of the happiest days of my life. A guitar I still have to this day. (2022). Thank you Mr. Vai, and Ibanez.

    • @snapcult464
      @snapcult464 Год назад +8

      Nothing more 90’s than a loan for gear. I bought an SVT head and an 8x10 brand new for a grand.

    • @ronnie_5150
      @ronnie_5150 Год назад

      @@snapcult464 Nice! :)

    • @bastianogr4960
      @bastianogr4960 Год назад +5

      Same here. At 19 years old, I worked a whole year for my JEM FP, which I finally was able to buy in 1996. I loved that guitar so much. Unfortunately I had to sell it a couple of years ago, which really hurt. Very special instrument! At least I know, it's in good hands.

    • @sleevelessace
      @sleevelessace Год назад

      idk why but that story is beautiful man, i just think every guitarist no matter the age has that 1 guitar that you would take out a loan or give our right pinky ;) for!.. and just the hapiness that you had that day when you got home n plugged it in i can imagine!!

    • @ronnie_5150
      @ronnie_5150 Год назад +3

      All my friends were saving for and buying their first car. I was taking the bus, but I had my dream guitar. I was never happier. :)@@sleevelessace

  • @A_Final_Hit
    @A_Final_Hit 7 лет назад +84

    In a word, the JEM is legendary, as is Steve and his creativity.

    • @DRGeralt
      @DRGeralt 7 лет назад

      Legendary was the word, dummy.

    • @SynphamyMusic
      @SynphamyMusic 7 лет назад +3

      tumeni notes is awesome!!

    • @denz_kie
      @denz_kie 7 лет назад

      sub me ill sub u back

  • @immigrant4227
    @immigrant4227 5 лет назад +89

    The smile on his face at 8:00 when he grabs the grip says it all. The man loves what he does, and he loves his guitar. And he's obviously a really nice guy.

  • @VoodooDewey69
    @VoodooDewey69 4 года назад +171

    I love seeing the Japanese working with american musicians , very inspiring , make music not war.I never realized how humble Mr. Vai is , he trully deserves all the recognition coming his way.

    • @SavitTheGoalie
      @SavitTheGoalie 2 года назад +1

      His just a normal human

    • @slickstrings
      @slickstrings 2 года назад +4

      had a quick hello with him backstage after a show back in 06. he's a perfectly lovely guy.

    • @GetzGoth
      @GetzGoth 2 года назад

      I always thought he was an arrogant, conceited, scrotum until I watched some of his interviews and realized he's actually not like that at all. Very humble. According to Dave Weiner he has seen Steve on various occasions remain in freezing cold signing items for fans until he had signed everything for everyone there. That seems like a cool cat to me. Cheers!

  • @triciabrown3035
    @triciabrown3035 5 лет назад +154

    "I was concerned with how cool I looked." Don't worry, Steve, you always look cool, simply put, you are cool.

    • @DeathBringer769
      @DeathBringer769 5 лет назад +13

      He said he used to always practice playing guitar in front of the mirror to make sure he looked cool, tried to practice "cool faces" and "cool poses" lol. Gotta love Vai ;)

  • @nordicomsystems8841
    @nordicomsystems8841 3 года назад +33

    I've always been a huge fan of Steve's playing but over the years I've gotten to really respect him as a artist and as a person, seems like the kind of role model our kids sorely need these days.

  • @programmedwrong3795
    @programmedwrong3795 7 лет назад +712

    Ibanez seems like a really good group of people. Maybe I should look into Ibanez more.

    • @Despond
      @Despond 7 лет назад +29

      Whole gem series is over--priced hype.

    • @programmedwrong3795
      @programmedwrong3795 7 лет назад +28

      Despond If I got a Ibanez, I'd go the hollow body route. Or, I'd go with that type of look. I never really liked the Gem look. I'm not a big fan of 80's looking guitars. Nor, do I like "Metal" looking guitars. The only metal guitar that I sort of like is Hetfields guitar. But, I wouldn't buy one. It just looks right with him. I'm more of a Fender/Gibson person. I like guitars that look classic. I'm not saying I wouldn't own a metal guitar. I just wouldn't buy it.

    • @ElindorBG
      @ElindorBG 7 лет назад +3

      I am strongly against going for specific brand because of anithing but visual look ... Look is my main priority about guitars ( I have glossy white jackson - js11 .. because is simply freaking beautiful and at the same time fairly afortable ) you can make ENY kind of modifications on any kind of guitar : you can put humbuckers on singlecoil guitar ; you can make humbucker guitar spit coil ; you can add more switches for what ever you want - kill switches , volume switches for separate pickups ext. ; ... and basically after all , gear does not matter at all ..

    • @andym28
      @andym28 7 лет назад +6

      I'm not a fan of jem type axes now because they just take some much away from the tone compared to a traditional guitar. However I've never had a bad Ibby. Left one in a case for four years and it was still in tune.

    • @danielelise7348
      @danielelise7348 7 лет назад +13

      I can assure you,you will not be disappointed mate!

  • @susancorgi
    @susancorgi 7 лет назад +1587

    Ibanez would be very different today without Mr. Vai.

    • @the.communist
      @the.communist 7 лет назад +11

      Anucha SeoDml no doubt

    • @atteljas
      @atteljas 7 лет назад +68

      Anucha SeoDml almost as Randy Rhoads was for Jackson.Actually Jackson existed due Randy Rhoads but both guitars have been huge

    • @GabrielMartiniMs
      @GabrielMartiniMs 7 лет назад +7

      atteljas I was thinking the same when I saw the "Ibanez without Vai" comment.

    • @goldeneggthatneverhatched4252
      @goldeneggthatneverhatched4252 6 лет назад +8

      So would Be My dads guitar collection

    • @deadwaxrecords5253
      @deadwaxrecords5253 5 лет назад +18

      Without satriani you wouldn't have Steve vai

  • @MicaiahLaCross777
    @MicaiahLaCross777 4 года назад +81

    The guy that made the guitar reminds me of someone from Wayne’s world!

    • @pistonhedd
      @pistonhedd 4 года назад +1

      Mike Myers (Wayne from Wayne's world)?

    • @vonicrimson3619
      @vonicrimson3619 4 года назад +1

      Omg I was thinking the same thing 😂😂😂

    • @wadesharp11
      @wadesharp11 4 года назад +1

      Omg😂he does lol

    • @stringsattached67
      @stringsattached67 4 месяца назад

      Looks like Dana carvey

  • @SlimeBugman
    @SlimeBugman 7 лет назад +654

    This makes me proud to own an ibanez

    • @CrossTheLine1000
      @CrossTheLine1000 7 лет назад +16

      every 14 year old brat owns Ibanez. How fun is that?

    • @thegatesofsleep
      @thegatesofsleep 5 лет назад +142

      I’m 29 and I love Ibanez. If every 14 year old owned a Ferrari would they not be a fun car to drive? Not the brightest observation.

    • @stevenwood5942
      @stevenwood5942 5 лет назад +8

      Totally agree. Iv got a 7 string iron label ibanez. Best guitars

    • @shabbydoll
      @shabbydoll 5 лет назад +1

      Sad

    • @Crussman499
      @Crussman499 5 лет назад +1

      Love my Rg1570 Prestige. That and my new 1992 Peavey Tracer.

  • @hankhill7494
    @hankhill7494 2 года назад +29

    The friendship between Ibanez & Steve Vai, which ultimately culminated in the birth of the iconic Jems & RGs taking over the shred guitar world, has got to be one of the greatest guitarmances in all of guitar history...

  • @AlfOfAllTrades
    @AlfOfAllTrades 7 лет назад +21

    I've got a Jem 1988 7RB and a Jem 90. The 7RB still plays like new. Love it.

  • @TheEnderBand
    @TheEnderBand 2 года назад +9

    Ibanez has always been my favorite company, and the RG is my all time favorite shape- something about it looks so perfect, like it should have always existed. I love how much they tried to work with artists to become a huge force in the industry and I think they are still the best. Nothing is more beautiful than an RG550 or a 7 string RG with a maple or ebony board

  • @JCole78
    @JCole78 4 года назад +24

    My 14 year old son has been playing on a Squire Strat for a couple of years now, and a few weeks ago he came to me and told me he needs a new guitar that he can't play the Squire the way he wants to play. I asked him what he needed that the Squire didn't offer. His list of things he needed out of a guitar was the same that Steve Vai listed off in this. As soon as he was done telling me what it was he felt his was missing I immediately told what you need is a Jem. His response was what's that? That's when I played him a video of Steve Vai playing Tender Surrender at the TEC Awards in 2012. He didn't speak for about a minute after the video was over.

    • @Moskal91
      @Moskal91 3 года назад

      This is the most hilarious and true thing ever

    • @stormsonicspeed1
      @stormsonicspeed1 3 года назад +1

      did he get a Jem jr?

  • @robcobi
    @robcobi 7 лет назад +31

    Steve Vai is the reason I play guitar today (30+ years later). I wanted to play guitar as a kid but seeing Crossroads and that showdown at the end placed a burning fire in me that has never subsided.
    I have 13 Ibanez guitars (and one that may rest in peace). I'm sure I'll have a few more by the end of the year (addiction is a funny thing).
    I'd say Steve succeeded spectacularly in his partnership with Ibanez and is still my favorite guitarist. I saw him in the 80s/90s with David Lee Roth and Whitesnake (Kansas City). It was like winning the lottery as a kid.

  • @Gravitytubes
    @Gravitytubes 7 лет назад +70

    I own a Jem V7 early model SV Signed, and it makes me excited every time i play it, dry or amplified no other guitar satisfies me the same way my jam does.Thank you all!

  • @LeeGee
    @LeeGee 4 года назад +13

    Beautiful to see such dedicated people come together to create a genuine masterpiece.

  • @Mrnicguy00
    @Mrnicguy00 7 лет назад +46

    Mr Vai, you are one of my biggest hero's. I already own a Gibson Les Paul Custom. I want my next purchase to be a high end quality Jem. I'm in love with the woody series. Cudos and congratulations to you sir on 30 years with Ibanez.

    • @Mrnicguy00
      @Mrnicguy00 7 лет назад +2

      wilmaman I was thinking of going with a custom Jem just like Steve's. May cost a couple grand more but worth it if they make them. If they don't, I know Charvel does.

    • @ibanezrg320fm
      @ibanezrg320fm 6 лет назад +1

      Mrnicguy00 I played a higher end Jem at guitar center with gold hardware and I believe it was $2000? Not trying to sound biased but holy shit that guitar was sweet. Something I never experienced before was how sensitive it was to noise, in a good way. I plugged it in and messed around with plucking different notes, squealing, bending and it was like a Mercedes Benz. You barely barely play a note and you hear it, you try screaming it and it screamed the note or squealed the note. It was effortless. I wished to God I had bought that one because everything was just so so sensitive. Would have made me a better musician over time. That was about 5 years ago and it's going to be my next guitar whenever that is. Don't listen to the guy that says Ibanez are junk. I have an inexpensive $400 ibanez with a Floyd rose and it stays in tune. I think some people just don't know how things work. That specific guitar by the way has Steve's Gravity Storm pickups too.

    • @billorchard3263
      @billorchard3263 6 лет назад +3

      I own an 89Jem77FP, i can't play a single note on guitar, i'm a drummer, but i will never sell that guitar, it was my best friends and his Parents gave it to me when he Passed away, it Hangs locked up in my buddy's studio and gets played every once in a while when i think the guitarist deserves to play it.

    • @tmeo9712
      @tmeo9712 5 лет назад

      No such thing as a high end Jem. They are all pretty much junky guitars, with components that play no different than the 1987 RG550. In fact, add a monkey grip and a lion's claw tremolo and the RG550 is even FASTER. Th RG550 has a THINNER neck than the Jem. Having owned over 40 Jems over the years, including the EVO, DNA and all others before and after, I can clearly say that none compare to even a bargain Paul Reed Smith in quality, craftsmanship or components. They are cool to look at, innovative for the time (even today), but more show than quality. They have lasted 31 years, but so has the RG550. I would definitely say that by adding the latest DiMarzio's to any RG550, digging out the tremolo, you have a stellar - and arguably FASTER guitar than any Jem. The woods are awful and cheap so the tone is all in the electronics and not the woods. Resonance comes from turning them to "11" and adding reverb and gain.

    • @gregsneathern7940
      @gregsneathern7940 5 лет назад +2

      T Meo you don’t play guitar

  • @opelstu
    @opelstu 6 лет назад +124

    I wanted one the first time around but being 15 and no job I just couldn't afford one. Now 30 years later i can finally afford one so hopefully tomorrow I'll be the proud owner of a loch Ness green gem.
    So chuffed

    • @gregorisomariva6384
      @gregorisomariva6384 5 лет назад +8

      Did you get your Jem?

    • @electricshrapnel4368
      @electricshrapnel4368 5 лет назад +14

      Yes the algorithm has given us this video after two years and we must know did you get the guitar?

    • @fkakssc7677
      @fkakssc7677 5 лет назад +2

      Well did you get it???

    • @javimiami92
      @javimiami92 5 лет назад +2

      Did ya?

    • @rasky1991
      @rasky1991 5 лет назад +2

      He probably won't see the replies. RUclips mutes notifications after some time.

  • @TheRadMan
    @TheRadMan 7 лет назад +176

    Bones brigade stickers on the guitar? I'd like to hear the story behind that..

    • @diegocorrales844
      @diegocorrales844 7 лет назад +6

      The Rad Man Same.

    • @daniels1293
      @daniels1293 7 лет назад +7

      right i noticed those too, i was like wait a second

    • @daniels1293
      @daniels1293 7 лет назад +13

      #don'tputbonesstickersonyourguitarifyoudontskate

    • @obnoxious2909
      @obnoxious2909 6 лет назад +13

      @@daniels1293 don't put stickers on your guitar at all. Ruining a perfectly good instrument

    • @titmusspaultpaul5
      @titmusspaultpaul5 6 лет назад +1

      Me too.

  • @bastianogr4960
    @bastianogr4960 Год назад +4

    In our digital age, real physical craftsmanship isn't just an art but pure magic. Especially wood and especially musical instruments.
    Thanks for this little documentary. It's an absolute bliss to watch. I was touched by the humbleness of the brilliant people involved.
    Makes me feel a little sad, that I had to sell my JEM a couple of years ago.

  • @AbsitInvidea
    @AbsitInvidea 4 года назад +7

    Don't know much about Mr. Vai, but I keep hearing how great he is. After seeing him express himself in a few videos, I'm struck by how down to earth he is. He comes across as the kind of guy you would want as a friend if he had never touched a guitar in his life. Refreshing lack of ego. I get the feeling that he would encourage me regardless of my skill level.

  • @brettefantomet
    @brettefantomet 5 лет назад +112

    For Metal guitarists, you have to have at least one Ibanez.

    • @pistonhedd
      @pistonhedd 4 года назад +3

      I've got 6 (Four RG's w/6 strings, one RG 7 string and a RGA 8 string) \,,/ :)

    • @arizona_rockabilly9288
      @arizona_rockabilly9288 4 года назад +6

      My first guitar was a gio Ibanez got it for about 200 and still play it to this day. It’s a great guitar.

    • @larangenicolas8685
      @larangenicolas8685 3 года назад

      I don't know if we HAVE to, but these guitars are really amazing. No other brand has such comfortable necks. And the RG shape is simple but quite elegant in my opinion.

    • @darthvader4339
      @darthvader4339 3 года назад

      Ibanez guitars fell so good the neck doesn’t feel so round and bulky like strats and les Paul’s. I’ve even used an Ibanez RG for jazz band cause switching through chords feels so nice.

    • @IcyB-xg6xs
      @IcyB-xg6xs 3 года назад

      I've started my journey with an ESP. But, my next guitar is going to be the JEM JR.

  • @francescob.3019
    @francescob.3019 6 лет назад +8

    I didn't know that Steve vai came up even with the design (or at least most of it) of the JEM and RG guitar. Ibanez really owes so much to him...

  • @firestorm996
    @firestorm996 4 года назад +3

    Proud to own an '89 Jem. Hasn't needed any work other than a replacement jack socket and has been my main player for almost 30 years now. 👍🏼

  • @maxwellbrand
    @maxwellbrand 7 лет назад +29

    Yay! He said Bensalem! haha...The Hoshino building is right behind the high school I went to. In the 90's we'd go through the Hoshino dumpster in hopes of finding a guitar or something. It was usually just shredded paper. haha. :)

    • @dushk0
      @dushk0 5 лет назад +3

      A testimony that no junk was ever made there.

  • @paulprice6330
    @paulprice6330 7 лет назад +7

    It's amazing some of the guys from Ibanez are retired and Steve still rockin

    • @Nawazaahr
      @Nawazaahr 7 лет назад +1

      Thats the difference between an artist and a craftsman.

  • @peterserbian6556
    @peterserbian6556 5 лет назад +3

    I've got an '87 white FujiGen squier strat that plays like a dream, but those JEMs' are real beauties in the hands of the master SV!!

  • @rodneylabar4331
    @rodneylabar4331 3 года назад +1

    I just bought my first Ibanez, ( blue floral).. I love it , I dont why it took me all these years.. Lol, 36! I'm 52 now it's like I'm a kid again.. at this time I like it better then my les paul my dad bought me when I was 14, the xr1 .. and all my others .. love it STEVE...

  • @SFBGuitar
    @SFBGuitar 7 лет назад +35

    I had LNG #117 back in the day. Throw it on the pile of guitar I should have never sold.

  • @adam872
    @adam872 7 лет назад +3

    OMG, the tone in the intro -- absolutely massive. It's seriously one of the best guitar sounds I've ever heard.

  • @Biblicalgiants
    @Biblicalgiants 6 лет назад +14

    Look at the neck radius on that Jem! Ibanez are made for fast hands! I remember when that guitar came out. The good ole days!

  • @TheMotherlove1
    @TheMotherlove1 7 лет назад +2

    Mr.Vai is 4 me, the best gutarist, if not, one of best musician ever touching this earth.

  • @cyozdemir113
    @cyozdemir113 7 лет назад +22

    such a beautiful documentary.. I can feel the passion in every words of steve..

    • @BurtStnner
      @BurtStnner 5 лет назад

      Cihan Özdemir did the original LA guitar maker survive after this?

    • @starjunkie2804
      @starjunkie2804 4 года назад

      He's a fraud.

  • @BobbyMeeks
    @BobbyMeeks 5 лет назад +1

    Met Steve after two shows in the late 80s Whitesnake and DLR. He came behind the venue both times and took time to meet every single person there waiting and hoping to see the band. Huge impact on a high school kid... Great lesson in humility that has always stuck with me. 777 still on my bucket list, amazing guitar with a great history...

  • @dalisllama
    @dalisllama 7 лет назад +9

    I have an '89 77FP. Got Steve to sign it the 2nd time I met him :)

  • @munnamoti2355
    @munnamoti2355 5 лет назад +2

    How can anyone give thumbs down to this. Regardless of any brand ........ see how humble down to earth Vai (being one of the greatest) is and look at the company’s people how receptive they were. Hats of to one of the best guitar brand in the world and hats of to Vai

  • @alkafank
    @alkafank 7 лет назад +6

    Это история света! - This is a history of light! Thank u Steve!

  • @georgewilliams9531
    @georgewilliams9531 6 лет назад +1

    I have a original jem bfp i bought back in 1991 and every where i play out other guitarist are amazed at it.When i take it to a music store to try out a amp the staff are amazed at it they call other staff members over to check it out i honestly didnt know i had something special....cool guitar indeed

  • @MikhailRusakov
    @MikhailRusakov 7 лет назад +139

    I was surprised to hear in Russian: "It`s The Story of Light" at the beginning of the video )))

    • @scottlapierre1773
      @scottlapierre1773 6 лет назад +1

      Rusakov

    • @ML-xp1kp
      @ML-xp1kp 6 лет назад +2

      Seems more like "It's the story of the world".

    • @waitindelaney
      @waitindelaney 6 лет назад +9

      свет can mean "light" or "world". It depends on context. "Это история света" can mean, "This is the story of light", or it can mean, "This is the history of the world." I think his intention is for it to be "story of light"

    • @stefanpalicki3538
      @stefanpalicki3538 6 лет назад +5

      its the title track of his 2012 album "the story of light"

    • @replicant8532
      @replicant8532 6 лет назад +5

      It indeed is the story of light. The pronunciation of russian "light" is similar to polish and ukrainian "world" so that's where the confusion might be coming from.

  • @MoeSlislack
    @MoeSlislack 5 лет назад +1

    I remember in 89 I was in 9th grade and a guy in my class got 1 for Christmas. he brought it to school and I thought it the coolest guitar I'd ever seen. I love the neon colors and the sharp edges.

  • @antonisrizopoulos
    @antonisrizopoulos 7 лет назад +4

    Why the F**K ONE person dislikes that epic part of guitar history ???!!!!
    He is the "legend of Ibanez".
    You will never be tired of just listening Steve speaking about music .. (or everything)

  • @phillippitts6294
    @phillippitts6294 5 лет назад +3

    As a 62 year old skater, I dig the old stickers. I also worked as a stagehand in the 80s and 90s I worked the David Lee Roth show . SV is incredible in concert

  • @TheFireblade1000RR
    @TheFireblade1000RR 7 лет назад +3

    The JEM guitar i played on looooong ago just lend itself to be shred. Such awesome guitars.

  • @buckypreseau7349
    @buckypreseau7349 5 лет назад +1

    steve has done so much for the guitar as well as guitar players. such an adventures, inovative player. the guy is brilliant.

  • @MattRomero
    @MattRomero 5 лет назад +2

    I had sold all my guitars a few years ago except for my Japanese blue Ibanez RG570(?) that I bought off ebay in the 90s. I then customized a few things like pick ups with my dad ...the neck still plays perfectly. Even though I had left it aside for years playing other newer guitars...this one never failed me or broke...and today I still have it next to my Orange amp.

  • @mrdriftwood6436
    @mrdriftwood6436 4 года назад +1

    Steve and the jem are one I believe you can't have one without the other!! He's a legend

  • @tommyboyuruguay
    @tommyboyuruguay 6 лет назад +4

    There is everything to love about what everyone says, but two things stand out for me, the phrase referring about being young and being concerned "into looking cool", and "it's my bed analogy". I'm always mesmerized and amazed by talented human beings, but Mr. Vai shows time after time he is at the very pinnacle of talented people. So rich in his expressions both in his playing and in the way he shows his maturity and evolution. Every time Steve speaks, one should listen, because always, always there is something to learn. Amazing!.

  • @D4veJap4n
    @D4veJap4n 7 лет назад +2

    He was close to tears at the end. So was the Japanese old dude.
    The passion for the process is awesome.

  • @theartist124
    @theartist124 7 лет назад +5

    That was great, and will be my next one for sure!!!

  • @ChannelGilly
    @ChannelGilly 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you , Steve . You and Ibanez have saved Rock'n'Roll from becoming a 2 Horse ( or Guitar ) Race . You not only gave us perhaps the greatest Guitar ever built , you gave other Companies the Balls to branch out and produce Guitars different to Gibson and Fender . Thank you .

  • @OmniscientVirtuosity
    @OmniscientVirtuosity 6 лет назад +5

    This is just sick. It’s honestly the best guitar ever. There is nothing you can’t do on it. You just have to have the ultimate ability. I love mine.

  • @SteveBello
    @SteveBello 7 лет назад +2

    Wish there was video of the unveiling of the JEM at Summer NAMM '87!! If I didn't see the issue of Guitar World with the floral JEM on the front, I wouldn't have raced down to Sam Ash and began my love for Ibanez 30 years ago!!

  • @TheWolvesCurse
    @TheWolvesCurse 6 лет назад +8

    the great thing about ibanez is, they also make cheap guitars in great quality. you can start playing guitar by getting yourself a Gio RG and have a bit of that JEM feeling without busting your bankaccount. no other guitar company i'm aware of makes such great playing starter instruments, and i've had quite some going through my hands from the people i teach.

    • @togelz
      @togelz 6 лет назад

      i agree, and they never ashamed on making a friendly budget guitar and repackaging it as different brand,....

    • @ATX0705
      @ATX0705 5 лет назад

      Almost every cheap Ibanez I have played felt and played awful. This is my honest opinion.

    • @ralpherl5657
      @ralpherl5657 5 лет назад

      My 2000 RG270 is my favorite, it has the tightest low end. I will be doing a stainless steel refret with Plek very soon

  • @littlepacificstudios
    @littlepacificstudios 5 лет назад +2

    Eddie Vanhalen was placing a single coil pick up in the center and keeping the humbuckers... He was wanting a guitar to sound between a Lespaul and a Strat..... He wanted and Ibanez.... hahaha because that's what they are... They have the sound of a Strat and a Lespaul all in one guitar... I have played Ibanez for many years and to me its the best guitar for the money.... If you spend a few grand on an Ibanez you have one SERIUOS machine.... They are amazing once you get the action set to what you personally prefer. I love this company!

  • @matthewpaluch777
    @matthewpaluch777 7 лет назад +53

    IMHO the Charvel "Green Meanie"
    will always be the Vai Signature
    guitar!

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed 7 лет назад +5

      Matthew Paluch - that was a tough race car looking guitar, the San Dimas type superstrat should be a little ugly and brutal looking.

    • @straight2helll
      @straight2helll 5 лет назад

      I miss the Green Meanie.

  • @Slikx666
    @Slikx666 6 лет назад

    And we should give everyone from Steve all the way down to the person that keeps the building clean a big round of applause. They all had a part in the making of history.. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @CountryHouseGent
    @CountryHouseGent 7 лет назад +284

    Hey Steve, when's the autobiographical documentary coming out?? :)

    • @THEDRAWINGSTUDIO1
      @THEDRAWINGSTUDIO1 6 лет назад +8

      I'd rewatch that to the point I could predict the dialogue.

    • @Bryan-kl5rr
      @Bryan-kl5rr 5 лет назад +3

      @@THEDRAWINGSTUDIO1 hahah me too. I did that with Metallica's Cunning Stunts concert dvd when I was younger. I eventually memorized all the dialogue and randomness James and them spoke in between each song.

    • @starjunkie2804
      @starjunkie2804 4 года назад

      Who would actually want to read it?

  • @dylanadams1455
    @dylanadams1455 3 года назад

    My '91 lefty RG550 is being restored at a luthier's right now after twenty years of neglect. I'm so excited I'm, well, watching videos like this!

  • @honigdachs.
    @honigdachs. 7 лет назад +343

    15:18 And I'm totally not reading this off a piece of paper.

    • @stevenjahn5956
      @stevenjahn5956 7 лет назад +7

      Jimmy Hellfire hahaha lol

    • @aleksababa
      @aleksababa 7 лет назад +32

      It was miraku!

    • @santanamauricio
      @santanamauricio 7 лет назад +77

      His English is not the best. he must have written it in Japanese and had it translated to English.

    • @battsy95
      @battsy95 7 лет назад +20

      @Mauricio that's exactly what happened.

    • @CoredusK
      @CoredusK 7 лет назад +24

      weary rucky

  • @philipbeasley72
    @philipbeasley72 2 года назад +1

    Wow, just knowing the history of this and I saw today a "5 watt" production of The History Of Ibanez. And then there is Steve Vai. The ICONIC guitarist with The GEM, a class of guitars that Ibanez started with. What a gem of a story.

  • @The_Kevinist
    @The_Kevinist 7 лет назад +8

    I don't really expect Steve to answer personally, cause let's be frank; he has people to inspire haha
    But can anybody tell me if Steve used to be a skateboarder? I saw tons of Bones and Peralta stickers on ther first guitar he was talking about that was kind of like the ancestor of the JEM
    That'd blow my mind if he used to shred(on board) and transitioned to shredding on an axe!

    • @dushk0
      @dushk0 5 лет назад

      It's all dry wood, anyways!

  • @DugEphresh
    @DugEphresh 6 месяцев назад +1

    When God made Steve he truly made only ONE! What a gift from God.

  • @mkivy
    @mkivy 5 лет назад +48

    Never forget Satriani....he was Steve’s Teacher!

    • @matheushoff3089
      @matheushoff3089 5 лет назад +8

      His real teacher was Zappa... just sayin

    • @alohamark3025
      @alohamark3025 3 года назад

      Satch is more well-known for being Kirk Hammett's teacher. Joe says that each guitarist has to curate his own sound. He has high praise for Kirk. As for Vai vs. Satch, I would say that Vai plays faster and Satch is more lyrical. Chrome Boy is a better sounding guitar than Vai's Jem.

  • @TheShredMethod
    @TheShredMethod 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you for making this doco Mr. Vai. Definitely my favourite kind of guitar!!

  • @abhisheksahu650
    @abhisheksahu650 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks Steve for being an influence in my early days. I remember when I started as a worship leader I was really concerned as to how my guitar tones would blend in and how my presentation would less be a performance and be more of a devotion. And that's when my first guitar teacher introduced me to Steve Vai's philosophy and teaching methods and I was just amazed the way he did it. And so for a perfect example would be the analogy of the bed at home and that of other places he mentioned. There is always be a hype about the ergonomics, tonality or sturdiness but it is always a set of specifications that is made for an individual to bring out greatness. I guess it is all about where you "feel like home" as Slash defines it in relation to his Les Paul signature.

    • @AJEDDY97
      @AJEDDY97 4 года назад

      Dude, I have the same issue. I'm always trying to find where my tones sound good in worship, as well as trying to not come off as a "performer".

  • @HHenriquesMMoura
    @HHenriquesMMoura 7 лет назад +1

    I Remember that about 20 years ago someone told me that the RGs derived from the JEMs and not the other way around (which was how I thought the guitar came about).
    A nice reminder that it was Steve's ennovation that defined the guitars I use today. my second guitar ever was an RG and later I bought a JEM... great guitars!!!

  • @zenobardot
    @zenobardot 5 лет назад +4

    The JEM seems like the Gretch White Falcon of the 1980s. You look at it and say "there's only one moment in history when that could have been born."

  • @steveharris4874
    @steveharris4874 7 лет назад

    Hey Steve, thanks for yet another gem of a guitar indeed. Rock on, shine on and by all means, please come back to Nashville for more shows in the future!

  • @pincoli
    @pincoli 7 лет назад +6

    ibanez jem is the best rock Guitar ever made, Ibanez Co is far more progressive then fender Gibson and other guitar Companies they excel in every way and have become top brand in world today because they are not afraid to innovate. Japanese have proved their point time and again

  • @carlomonde8293
    @carlomonde8293 7 лет назад

    great to have this story Steve!.. think the whole world found you through the Crossroads movie.. and ever since..!

  • @JoseFuentes-fn3dl
    @JoseFuentes-fn3dl 7 лет назад +27

    Mr. Vai, I just want to say you are an incredible musician. I also want to apologize I believe it was 20 years ago or so. You were at a guitar center signing. You were going to play at Jaxx in Springfield VA that night. I had given you a tape. I was a little arrogant thought my stuff didn't stink. You asked me what it sound like and I said Yngwie why not? And you replied why. And I just looked at you in bewilderment. lol Something like that. It looked like you werent pleased. I apologize for that. I was a young punk. In a shred phase. I have massive respect for you! Thanks!

    • @MegaCosmoVision
      @MegaCosmoVision 7 лет назад +4

      lots of idiots throw shreds and arpeggios at him lmao

    • @JoseFuentes-fn3dl
      @JoseFuentes-fn3dl 7 лет назад +5

      Gemini Saga yeah Im sure they all get people that try to out play them. One time I had a drunk guy pushed me to the side during a show and started playing my synth. Ppl do weird things.

    • @titmusspaultpaul5
      @titmusspaultpaul5 6 лет назад +1

      We all learn. You were probably very good in any case.

  • @JeffMallon
    @JeffMallon 7 лет назад

    I clearly remember ordering the yellow JEM 30 yrs ago before stores even carried them. The introduction of that guitar was all I could think about. Took a few months to come into my local music store. I can still remember opening that case with the pink inside and my brain almost exploding. I can also still remember the smell it had right when it opened. JEM's are worth every penny and they set the bar so high for electric guitars to follow. A total masterpiece and work of art.

  • @bcancun123
    @bcancun123 7 лет назад +19

    Loving this footage

  • @alextt8699
    @alextt8699 4 года назад

    In 2020 I saw this guitar at first time, it incredible and I will buy it. Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of this history🤘

  • @BlaireBustillo
    @BlaireBustillo 6 лет назад +6

    Wow, the story behind this guitar is amazing. Two thumbs up for this. Great job Ibanez and Steve. 👍😁

  • @Megamare1
    @Megamare1 6 лет назад +2

    Ibanez & Vai 👉🏽👉🏽winning combo ... indeed 🙌🏽💥💫

  • @MatthewJBRO
    @MatthewJBRO 4 года назад +8

    Shout out to the Bones Brigade on that first guitar.

  • @ravendarkcloud
    @ravendarkcloud 4 года назад +1

    I remember I had a copy of Guitar Magazine with you on the cover with Jem that my step brother gave me. I said wow I want to learn to play. Thanks to you, slash, and SRV I begged for a guitar and my dad got me this $75 pos that I played for a month before it just started falling apart. He took me down and with a $150 limit I picked out a peavy predator and started to learn. My pride and joy Guitar is an Ibanez art100 that I play the blues on when I am not shaking too much from essential tremor. I have owned many Guitars over the years and Ibanez is still #1 for me. You rock!

  • @CurbsideLife
    @CurbsideLife 7 лет назад +8

    Im lucky enough to have 2 different floral Jems. Incredible instruments.

  • @gafuraskarov2814
    @gafuraskarov2814 5 лет назад +2

    Ibanez are effortless to play! My forever favorite ❤️

  • @kennethli260
    @kennethli260 7 лет назад +20

    Steve is wearing a pair of cool ass glasses !!!

  • @stevesuv
    @stevesuv 6 лет назад

    Great to see my old buddy Mace Bailey get his props. What a gret builder and a super smart person. I lost touch with him when he moved from Venice. Wonder where he is is now. Miss ya Mace.

  • @RocktCityTim
    @RocktCityTim 7 лет назад +4

    Outstanding story. The weird thing is that of all the axes that I've owned in my life, I've never owned a JEM ... I don't know why since I've owned other Ibanez models (and still love my GiO Mikro). Maybe this is the year!
    Thanks for your music, Steve. You really give the rest of us something to strive for.

  • @colonelbuendias
    @colonelbuendias 5 лет назад

    I enjoy listening to Steve so much. If there was a reality show about of his life, I'd watch non-stop. Also, that NAMM show must have been the experience of a lifetime for the Ibanez folks!

  • @TMoody
    @TMoody 7 лет назад +5

    This was awesome... Vai is from another planet. Now I must have another Jem!

  • @euanelliott3613
    @euanelliott3613 4 года назад

    Very articulate about his subject.
    I'm a singer and I love hearing all this stuff as I'm fascinated by guitar players.
    Steve is one of my favourite guitarists, along with Tommy Bolin, Alan Murphy and Phil Manzanera.

  • @liquid228
    @liquid228 4 года назад +29

    0:00 и тут я выпал из реальности)))

    • @Толчёкдлятворчества
      @Толчёкдлятворчества 3 года назад +2

      Да

    • @64siskat96
      @64siskat96 3 года назад +1

      it means : its the history of the world
      right?

    • @liquid228
      @liquid228 3 года назад +1

      @@64siskat96 "It's the story of light" to be correct))

    • @64siskat96
      @64siskat96 3 года назад +1

      @@liquid228 oh alright

    • @artikos8750
      @artikos8750 3 года назад +4

      точно не ожидал бля услышать это ахаххаахаха

  • @AriannaEuryaleMusic
    @AriannaEuryaleMusic 7 лет назад +1

    The Floral Model w/ pink pickups is the most beautiful Guitar ever..
    Saving for one

  • @levonbagdasarian7918
    @levonbagdasarian7918 5 лет назад +7

    It's strange that Steve Vai doesn't play fifty nine sting guitar.

  • @antonioramirezurbina4429
    @antonioramirezurbina4429 5 лет назад

    One inpiration for me... U are! Steve Vai, one of the most incrredible guitarist of the world. Lo ve u Steve.

  • @derek17005
    @derek17005 5 лет назад +4

    Buddy of mine from high school and church got one of the original autographed 777 first run pieces. His was #769. Haven't seen him in 10 years or more but I'm sure he still has it. Wonder the how much that sucker is worth now?!

  • @manlypedro75
    @manlypedro75 5 лет назад +1

    i remember when they came out, didn't feel the best... but it had wild dynamics, as well as a cavernous cutaway , you couldn't help hanging around the 20s and pulling back the tremolo, loads of fun! grunge had hit town by then... and discipline went out the window

  • @dinein1970
    @dinein1970 6 лет назад +3

    I still seek out a close approximation of my old Ibanez Roadstar II. It was a good axe.

    • @JohnnyMacTahoe
      @JohnnyMacTahoe 3 года назад

      Ha ha - I haven't thought about it in years but I had a Roadstar 2 and I agree - that was a sweet guitar. It took years of abuse and never let me down... cool purple color ))

  • @DJSTEVENDRO
    @DJSTEVENDRO 3 года назад

    I'm fan of Steve vai and his Ibanez Jem Signature from 2000s, althought I don't play guitar as well, But Since I was in Junior High School I want buy a Ibanez Jem, it motivated, but Now I just Buy Ibanez Jem, Long Live Steve Vai, I love How do you play Ibanez Jem, Respect 👍👍

  • @yaroslavkhutornoy8391
    @yaroslavkhutornoy8391 7 лет назад +12

    "Это история света!" :D

  • @coloneljcd6041
    @coloneljcd6041 5 лет назад +1

    I still remember when it came out, and the hype around it.. also the promotional images shown in this video.. awesome.. A friend of mine bought one, it was really good.. I couldnt afford it I was still in high school.. :)

  • @ricktheexplorer
    @ricktheexplorer 5 лет назад +3

    I have a 30 year old JEM Guitar, and it's still Brand New.

    • @ricktheexplorer
      @ricktheexplorer 5 лет назад

      Ordering a Tesi Kill Switch for it. Friends say, "Oh NO - Don't ruin it. The flower pattern and all."
      It had a $9,999.99 price tag when I got it in 1989. I was told it was 3rd off the line, one to the creator, one to Mr. Vai, and the 3rd one is mine. It has the serial number on it; I would like to look up the value, but it would have to be a hefty price for me to sell; enough to where I can buy another JEM, and maybe a sports car.

    • @ctown6592
      @ctown6592 5 лет назад

      I'll buy it for 700usd?

    • @ricktheexplorer
      @ricktheexplorer 5 лет назад

      @@ctown6592 I'm not putting a kill switch on it after all. I'm keeping it. It may be worth more than I realized.
      A story circulating is that it is made with Steve Vai's curtains.

  • @jon4715
    @jon4715 4 года назад

    That kind of loyalty from an American meant so much to Ibanez's Japanese leadership.