The Ibanez JEM & Ibanez Universe are wildly popular guitars. Since their introduction in 1987 & 1990, Ibanez has issued a steady dose of new models to a world-wide audience. To date 58 models & counting. Approved by Steve Vai of course, Ibanez Japan has designed these iconic guitars & manufactured them at 5 factories in Japan, Korea, Indonesia & China. Without question the JEM is an aspirational & halo Signature line that brings a healthy dose of brand exposure & revenue. This unique combination represents win-win-win-win-win… for Ibanez, worldwide distributors, the artist, dealers & customers.
New JEM/UVs released since 2008 (lefty models not tallied, no new models in 2008).