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Ibanez JSA20 Joe Satriani Signature Guitar

Ibanez JSA20 Joe Satriani Signature Guitar

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Designed in collaboration with legendary guitarist Joe Satriani, the Ibanez JSA20 Joe Satriani Signature Guitar is a testament to superior craftsmanship and musical versatility. This acoustic-electric guitar combines the rich tonal qualities of a traditional acoustic with the performance-ready features of an electric, making it a perfect choice for both studio sessions and live performances.

The JSA20 boasts a solid Engelmann spruce top, which enhances its natural resonance and projection. This is complemented by the beautiful rosewood back and sides that contribute to a warm, full-bodied sound. Whether you're fingerpicking intricate melodies or strumming powerful chords, this guitar responds with clarity and depth.

Equipped with a Fishman Matrix Infinity pickup system, the JSA20 ensures that your acoustic tone is faithfully reproduced when amplified. This system is known for its intuitive controls and dynamic response, allowing you to shape your sound effortlessly. The slim mahogany neck is designed for comfort, offering smooth playability across all frets, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned musicians.

The Ibanez JSA20 is not just about sound—it's also about style and durability. The premium abalone rosette and inlays add a touch of elegance, while the high-quality Grover tuners ensure stable, accurate tuning.

Key Features:

Solid Engelmann spruce top for enhanced resonance
Rosewood back and sides for a warm, full-bodied tone
Fishman Matrix Infinity pickup system for superior amplified sound
Slim mahogany neck for comfortable playability
Abalone rosette and inlays for an elegant appearance
Grover tuners for stable, precise tuning

Product specs

Brand	Ibanez
Model	JSA20-VB Joe Satriani Signature
Finish	Vintage Burst
Year	2013 - 2017
Made In	China
Active Preamp	Yes
Back Material	Rosewood
Color Family	Brown
Finish Pattern	Sunburst
Finish Style	Gloss
Fretboard Material	Ebony
Neck Material	Mahogany
Number of Frets	20
Number of Strings	6-String
Pickup	Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Right / Left Handed	Right Handed
Sides Material	Rosewood
String Type	Steel
Top Material	Spruce
Wood Top Style	Plain

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What type of wood is used for the Ibanez JSA20 Joe Satriani Signature Guitar's top?: The Ibanez JSA20 features a spruce top, which is known for its bright and clear tonal qualities, making it suitable for a wide range of musical styles.
Does the Ibanez JSA20 Joe Satriani Signature Guitar have an active preamp?: Yes, the Ibanez JSA20 is equipped with an active preamp, enhancing its amplified sound quality and providing greater control over your tone.
What kind of pickup does the Ibanez JSA20 Joe Satriani Signature Guitar use?: This guitar uses an undersaddle piezo pickup, which accurately captures the acoustic sound of the guitar for amplification.
Is the Ibanez JSA20 Joe Satriani Signature Guitar suitable for live performances?: Yes, with its active preamp and piezo pickup, the Ibanez JSA20 is well-suited for live performances, offering reliable amplified sound and tonal flexibility.
What is the neck material of the Ibanez JSA20 Joe Satriani Signature Guitar?: The neck of the Ibanez JSA20 is made from mahogany, providing a warm tone and comfortable playability.
How many frets does the Ibanez JSA20 Joe Satriani Signature Guitar have?: The Ibanez JSA20 features 20 frets, allowing for a wide range of notes and chord voicings suitable for various playing styles.

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This guitar has a pretty good sound and is perfect for all kinds of music

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Joe Satriani

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"Look at this finish - it's beautiful! It took us quite a while to find the right tones for this color, but I think this thing looks fantastic on stage. This guitar has the JSA body shape and the top is the solid englemann spruce top. That, of course, creates that beautiful sound. It's very responsive, great tone sounding wood. The JSA20 has got solid Rosewood on the back and sides - it's a beautiful pattern. The neck is a mahogany neck. The JSA line has a very comfortable neck for players of the electric guitar; I think they'll feel right at home. And you can play up way the neck - the intonation is fantastic! That transition from electric guitar to acoustic in the middle of a show is a piece of cake because of the way we built the neck and the feel of the fretboard. That's a very important point for me. In the JSA20, we've got the Fishman Acoustic Matrix pickup system and also the Fishman Aura Pro preamp, with presets by me. Of course, it's got an Onboard tuner, which is really cool. This is something that has been a new change for us in the JSA line. I thought that they built this guitar so good that I don't mind them putting a little hole up here and sticking some electronics there. That was my first concern with the original JSA, but I think that we've evolved the design of the guitar. So now we have this unit in it that sounds fantastic. We've got chrome Grover Tuners on it. They're fantastic, very accurate and got great tension on them. It also has Abalone rosette and body binding. The bridge and the fretboard are ebony. I've always liked that look as well as the sound. I think these guitars actually come strung up, so they use D'Addario EXP strings - which are the best!"

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Avior is shown playing the Ibanez JSA20 Joe Satriani Signature Guitar in a post on their official Instagram account, highlighting its versatility and excellent sound quality for various musical styles.