Up for sale, a 2023 Ibanez JS1BKP Joe Satriani signature model, like-new and complete with the original molded hardshell case, Satriani-signed CoA, hangtags, and case candy. This JS series Ibanez was crafted in Japan at the Fujigen factory, produced in limited quantities to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Satriani’s first Ibanez signature. The JS1BKP features a Black Paisley graphic, hand-drawn by Satriani’s wife Rubina, described by Ibanez as “a unique and beautiful interpretation of the ancient motifs or ‘Boteh Jegheh.’”
Tonewoods include an alder body, three-piece maple/bubinga neck, and 24-fret rosewood fingerboard. The DiMarzio Satchur8 humbucker in the bridge position is tailored to Satriani’s playing style, featuring Alnico 8 magnets and delivering a smooth-yet-bright tone with an expressive attack and a sweet, singing lead tone. This high-output, harmonically-complex pickup can sound massive, while backing off the Volume control yields a touch-sensitive quality for more subtle, expressive work without losing any sonic heft. The Sustainiac Driver in the neck position has clarity and sparkle in standby mode, and turning on the Sustainiac function enables near-endless sustain, with a three-way selector toggle that enables switching between sustain of the fundamental pitch, harmonic overtone, or both. Additionally, the Volume control has a push/pull Hi-Pass filter control for further tonal flexibility. This JS1BKP weighs 7lbs 12oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 9-42 strings, slinky action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple/bubinga/maple
-Shape: JS Prestige (slender D), measuring .820” 1st fret, .890” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 24-fret, Mother of Pearl dot inlay
-Frets: Medium, pristine, Prestige fret-edge treatment
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, Top Lok III locking
-Tuners: Gotoh SG381, chrome
-Serialization: F23-prefix
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: DiMarzio Satchur8 (bridge), Sustainiac Driver (neck)
-Controls: Volume (push/pull Hi-Pass Filter), Tone (push/pull Sustainiac On/Off), Three-way pickup selector, Three-way Fundamental/Overtone/Mix Sustainiac mini-toggle
-Hardware: Edge double locking tremolo with graphite Ultralite arm (standard arm also included), dome-top knurled knobs
Like-new, this Satriani model exhibits no wear on the Black Paisley finish, and the satin finish on the neck profile is similarly immaculate.
The Ibanez molded hardshell case is included, along with the CoA (signed by Satriani), hangtags, and case candy.