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Starlia
18.10.2005 16:26:45
7DBK:sta juttua
 
Review by Jemsite.com
 
The JEM7DBK is Ibanez' answer to those wanting a more affordable JEM beyond the compromised 555. The guitar was introduced over a year ago but in that short time, the JEM market has experienced changes-o-plenty. JEM list prices have risen, the JEM7VWH by $200 and DBK by $100. The used market, buoyed by uninformed buyers, has also experienced a disturbing price increase. From the DSY to the DNA, the used and new market has been rough sailing - fasten the hatches and grab hold of your wallet. For this reason alone the JEM7DBK is a welcome entry into the JEM lineup. You can simply go any Ibanez shop (or online vendor) and grab a brand new JEM at a reasonable price.
 
Questions abound though. Is the DBK a real JEM7? Is it a "worthy" replacement for the JEM7BSB which it pinch hit for? Is it a step up from the dreaded JEM555. Would Steve Vai proudly play this guitar? Yes, Yes and Yes. Steve could answer the last question better but he has approved it top to bottom.
 
The first thing you notice about the JEM7DBK is it's black textured finish. Instantly recognizable, it is another unique & distinguished member of the JEM family. While not as classy as the machine-like JEM90, the textured paint drippings are pretty damn cool too. The textured finish is a whole lot easier to contend with for the player; this guitar will not cling or grab onto your clothes.
 
The typical, quality JEM fit and finish of this guitar screams out at you. The various hardware, electronics, pickguard and covers are installed neatly and without defect. On this guitar, everything functions as expected, with no warts or blemishes. The LoPro Edge tremolo was dead center to the posts and the neck, which is always a good sign. Given some personal tweaks and minor setup, this guitar could comfortably fit just about any player. There were no problem signs or slipping quality control with this guitar. Make no mistake, you would be hard-pressed to find even subtle improvements on other manufacturer's guitars selling at double the price.
 
If you have prior experience with a JEM, UV or RG, you will feel right at home with this axe. Owners of other brand guitars will have no trouble either, as the DBK is a smooth fit. As with it's past brethren, the JEM7DBK is a forgiving guitar that suits players of all caliber. From the casual player to the professional musician, everyone can benefit from this JEM.
 
The guitar neck, for many players, is the most crucial piece of the puzzle. Not surprising, the neck of this guitar will thrill you. Ibanez literature states the DBK neck has a "JEM" profile. That is odd since it feels more like the Wizard neck, vintage JEM7PBK with narrower frets. It would be nice to take a caliper to several DBKs to get a true reading. Approved by Steve Vai, in actuality, the DBK neck is a cross between the JEM & Wizard profile. It seems Steve likes thinner necks for 2K. Over the years the JEM neck has lost it's D-shaped profile and has gotten flatter and flatter. This is demonstrated with the VWH and BSB; neither are a dead ringer for the original 777 necks.
 
Personally speaking, I'd like to see Ibanez remove the poly acrylic finish on the rear of the neck and use an oil instead, ala the UV777BK. Whatever the reason for the finish, it paves the way for an afternoon shop project; a somewhat easy modification for the owner to remove the acrylic. The DBK neck, like the JEM90HAM, features the bubinga skunk-stripe reinforcement which will eventually appear on most Ibanez guitars. Unfamiliar looks aside, in no way does the skunk stripe get in the guitarist's way. It should be noted that in front of the neck, the fretwork feels just fine and is mediculous by all accounts. Some can take or leave the hex-screw plastic inlays but I'll take them. A good fit for the DBK.
 
Would it be a surprise to say the playability of the DBK is virtually unrestricted? Featuring the DiMarzio Breed neck and bridge pickups along with a single coil JEM exclusive pickup, versatility is the middle name of this guitar. More powerful than the PAF Pros but less harsh than the Evolutions, the Breeds are "just right" for my tastes. Plent of punch but minus the assault on your eardrums. When you roll back the volume or tone knobs, the guitar will take on a different personality. Changing pickup positions, via the 5-way, is a treat since you can squeeze a huge variety of tone from the DBK. Personally I would prefer a coil tap (push/pull pot) but as a signature model, this is not something Steve Vai had in mind. Typical of Ibanez JEMs, the controls have a good feel to them and are completely noiseless. Introducing these pickups gives the buyer yet another choice and the multi-JEM owner with another alternate set of pickups. It is nice to see the JEM evolve and move forward with it's sound.
 
Bottom line: those shopping for a shiny, new JEM have no reason to overlook this guitar. The price is right and the look is cool. The whole package just screams "take me master, I am forever yours". In 2000 there are less JEM options; the BSB and Floral are retired, leaving the VWH or DBK for the players. A win-win for anyone buying a new Ibanez JEM.
tommiot
18.10.2005 16:34:05 (muokattu 18.10.2005 16:43:11)
Noista kahdesta JEM on mun mielestä paljon surkeampi. Street wisellä olen soitellut jonkin verran ja erilaisilla JEMeillä suht paljon. RG tuntuu paljon jykevämmältä ja HSS-mikitys on mun mielestä järkevämpi kuin HSH.
 
Näin vähän pelkäsinkin. :) Sittenhän sen näkee kun itse kokeilee. En kuitenkaan halua Jemiä vaan sen takia että se on Jem, vaan kyllä sen täytyy olla parempi kuin tuon Street Wisen.
 
Hakkaakos tuo Street Wise sitten tavallisetkin RG:t kevyesti? EDIT: Ja onko 1400 kohtuu hinta hyväkuntoisesta
PekkaM
18.10.2005 18:30:25
Mutta mitenkäs muuten, onko tuo 7DBK ihan oikea Jemi? :) Omistaako täällä kukaan sitä tai olisko kokemuksia?
 
Kyllä se on "oikea" siinä missä muutkin made in Japan mallit. Siinä on vaan eri mikit, hieman erilainen kaulan profiili sekä runko huhujen mukaan koottu eri tavalla. Ja onhan se aika ruma tietenkin... ;)
tommiot
19.10.2005 19:58:56
Kyllä se nyt meni ton Street Wisen ostoksi. Kiitokset vastanneille :)
Eemil
19.10.2005 20:25:19
Kyllä se nyt meni ton Street Wisen ostoksi. Kiitokset vastanneille :)
 
Paljos meni rahaa?
Käykää kuulemassa Musiikkia! Musiikkinäyte on se pieni kiva nuotti kun katsot oikealle ylös. K100 #2
tommiot
19.10.2005 20:27:31 (muokattu 19.10.2005 20:28:08)
Paljos meni rahaa?
 
1350€ laukun kanssa. Käyn hakemassa huomenna. En tiedä tuon arvosta, mutta hakkasi kyllä 7DBK Jemin aivan kevyesti, joten kyllä se mielestäni on tuon arvoinen.
Eemil
19.10.2005 20:30:18
1350€ laukun kanssa. Käyn hakemassa huomenna. En tiedä tuon arvosta, mutta hakkasi kyllä 7DBK Jemin aivan kevyesti, joten kyllä se mielestäni on tuon arvoinen.
 
Onneks olkoon sitten vaan!
Käykää kuulemassa Musiikkia! Musiikkinäyte on se pieni kiva nuotti kun katsot oikealle ylös. K100 #2
tommiot
19.10.2005 20:31:24
Onneks olkoon sitten vaan!
 
Kiitokset. Ja tosiaan, kitara oli huippukunnossa, muutama pieni naarmu kannessa vaan. Uusi talla (Edge) kuulemma.
elbowski
19.10.2005 21:03:03
Onnea! Laitathan kuvia oikein paljon sitten?
Let's burn this motherfucker like a roman candle!
IMIK #25 | Kelpaisiko pastilli? | Bella Italia #2 | THV-Klubi #45
tommiot
19.10.2005 21:03:36
Onnea! Laitathan kuvia oikein paljon sitten?
 
Kiitos! Heti kun saan kitaran, eli eiköhän huomenna illalla tule :)
tommiot
19.10.2005 21:06:50
Oikeastaan, tuossa muutama kuva (myyjän ottamia, ei varmaan haittaa jos pistän tänne ne :)
 
http://koti.mbnet.fi/explorer/RG/
elbowski
19.10.2005 21:22:44
Oikeastaan, tuossa muutama kuva (myyjän ottamia, ei varmaan haittaa jos pistän tänne ne :)
 
http://koti.mbnet.fi/explorer/RG/

 
Oijoi, siinä on kasarikeppiä kerrakseen :)
Let's burn this motherfucker like a roman candle!
IMIK #25 | Kelpaisiko pastilli? | Bella Italia #2 | THV-Klubi #45
Swan
19.10.2005 21:34:20
Ihan tyhmä olit, kun tollasen ostit. Nyt ei sitten saa valittaa, kun ympäröivä kansa mulkoilee kateellisina.
 
...ja onnea uudelle humppatikulle!
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Carpenter
19.10.2005 21:41:15
Oikeastaan, tuossa muutama kuva (myyjän ottamia, ei varmaan haittaa jos pistän tänne ne :)
 
http://koti.mbnet.fi/explorer/RG/

 
Tollaset pitäis kieltää lailla. Herättävät liikaa kateutta ihmisissä. :D
Sovittele puheesi kukkarosi mukaan.
Antti90
19.10.2005 21:44:13
 
 
Tollaset pitäis kieltää lailla. Herättävät liikaa kateutta ihmisissä. :D
 
Jep. Mutta Moridin onnea siulle! Uus hieno keppi =)
tommiot
19.10.2005 21:52:32
Hehee, kiitos kiitos. Ei se niin mahdottomasti enää harmita kun meni se JEM777VDY ohi :)
Antti90
19.10.2005 22:07:56
 
 
Hehee, kiitos kiitos. Ei se niin mahdottomasti enää harmita kun meni se JEM777VDY ohi :)
 
No ei varmasti. Saat sitten kertoilla kepistä kokemuksiasi ja vähän miten tollainen Usa custom pelittää ;)
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