Especially known for attracting shredders and metalheads thanks to its ultra-thin necks, floating vibratos and 7, 8 and 9 (!) strings guitars, Ibanez has established itself as THE Japanese export brand. Founded in 1957 in Nagoya, Japan, Ibanez began by producing copies of the american brands such as Fender, Gibson and Rickenbacker, before creating its own. But it was in the 80's that the brand set itself as a staple of the rock and metal landscape, by signing virtuosos such as Joe Satriani or Steve Vai, and established itself as a reference when it comes to superstrats.

The J.Custom series from Ibanez are very selective series, manufactured in their Custom Shop and on principle only produced for the Japanese market. Its the cream of the cream of the brand's production. And with this model, Ibanez offers here a 7 strings that has both amazing looks and astonishing tone. The African mahogany body with its flamed maple top is just beautiful. The J. Custom 5 pieces neck in maple/wenge is ultra-comfortable, and not only the medium jumbo stainless steel frets have received the Premium Fret Edge treatment, which should allow them to withstand wear indefinitely, but also the neck has received the "velvetouch" finish making it the ultimate neck in termes of playability. A couple of DiMarzio PAF7 pickups produce a sound that's both clean and open on the low notes and warm and rounded on the high ones. Finally, the ZPS3 floating trem completes the set, to make it a rock and metal machine, ready to take you onto the clearest skies as well as into the darkest caves.