Ibanez John Scofield Signature JSM10 - Solved

[JohnoL]

Could I get some opinions on this guitar, or also the
Ibanez John Scofield Signature JSM100?

I went ahead and ordered the JSM10.

I don't why it says access to this page has been denied. It's just Sweetwater.
I can still see it.

Perhaps I have broken a forum rule?

JSM10

JSM100

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[Mick-7]

Could I get some opinions on this guitar, or also the Ibanez John Scofield Signature JSM100?

I don't know why it says access to this page has been denied. It's just Sweetwater. I can still see it. Perhaps I have broken a forum rule?

No, a glitch in the forum software causes links to be labeled that way. The links work fine, you can edit them and change the names (after you've posted them), like so:

Don't know about the guitar, looks like an overpriced ES-335 to me.

Ibanez John Scofield Signature JSM10

Ibanez John Scofield Signature JSM100

[JohnoL]

No, a glitch in the forum software causes links to be labeled that way. The links work fine, you can edit them and change the names (after you've posted them), like so:

Don't know about the guitar, looks like an overpriced ES-335 to me.

Ibanez John Scofield Signature JSM10

Ibanez John Scofield Signature JSM100

That's actually what led me to it. I was searching for an ES-335 copy.
The JSM10 is quite a bit cheaper than the JSM100.

[John A.]

Could I get some opinions on this guitar, or also the
Ibanez John Scofield Signature JSM100?

I don't why it says access to this page has been denied. It's just Sweetwater.
I can still see it.

Perhaps I have broken a forum rule?


Access to this page has been denied.

Access to this page has been denied.

There are many threads about both guitars here. I suggest you do a Google search (the forum’s search feature doesn’t work well) for "jsm10 jazz guitar.be" , “jsm100 jazzguitar.be" , and for good measure "jsm20 jazzguitar.be" , "AS200 jazzguitar.be" , and "AS 153 jazzguitar.be". Once you’ve browsed some of that, perhaps ask specific questions.

These are fundamentally similar guitars with slight differences in spec, and with the AS200 and JSM100 being made in Japan (which most people view as better).

None is exactly a 335 copy because the woods are a bit different, as are the pickups, but they’re in the same general area, as are most semi-hollow guitars. The MIJ models are as well crafted as the best Gibsons, and they are more consistent (so better than some 335’s from a fit and finish standpoint).

[m_d]

I have the JSM20th, a limited black 20th anniversary model, made in Japan.

Scofield and someone from Ibanez speak about it in that video

Fantastic instrument, definite recommendation.

[helios]

I have the similar non-signature Ibanez AS-113 made in Indonesia. It differs from the JSM10 in that the AS-113 has a pressed spruce top as opposed to a pressed maple top like the JSM10.
Like the JSM10, the AS-113 has a made in Japan counterpart (AS2000) which costs more than twice as much!
I like the AS-113 a lot! It has a slightly smaller body than an ES-335.
There are several demos of all of these guitars on YouTube! Cheers!

[JohnoL]

There are many threads about both guitars here. I suggest you do a Google search (the forum’s search feature doesn’t work well) for "jsm10 jazz guitar.be" , “jsm100 jazzguitar.be" , and for good measure "jsm20 jazzguitar.be" , "AS200 jazzguitar.be" , and "AS 153 jazzguitar.be". Once you’ve browsed some of that, perhaps ask specific questions.

These are fundamentally similar guitars with slight differences in spec, and with the AS200 and JSM100 being made in Japan (which most people view as better).

None is exactly a 335 copy because the woods are a bit different, as are the pickups, but they’re in the same general area, as are most semi-hollow guitars. The MIJ models are as well crafted as the best Gibsons, and they are more consistent (so better than some 335’s from a fit and finish standpoint).

Ah a search, I should have done that in the first place.

[jim777]

If you are looking for a reasonable 335 of high quality then look to the Tokai ES series. I have both a '14 Tokai ES -168 and an Ibanez AS200, which is more like an 355 than a 335.

[capnrory]

I just bought a 2016 Ibanez JSM 100 VT that is absolutely mint. It did not take very long to realize that the quality of materials and the skill of the builders make it a very fine semi-hollow. I will follow my practise of only buying and never selling, the stable is very large one and there are many that I got very lucky in acquiring. Music has always been my passion and hobby, there is so much reward in the creative arts.

[JohnoL]

There were 5 of them available for several days, and I finally ordered my JSM10. Suddenly there are only 2 left. I must be on to something.

[Rolf Field]

Hey there,

I own an as120 Korean made (Cort) from about 2000. Specs are very similar to the as200 from those years .as200 had a phase switch if i remember correctly. . I still love the guitar. It will never go. Thought about buying a as200(0), jsm100 but the as120 suit me well. Last year i had to replace tuners. The G wouldn't stay in tune. Now it has Graphtec tuners. I don't know if that's Korean quality. Own a jp20 (1991) and a 2616 (1976?) Both Japan made and fully original.
Good luck with your JSM10. Ibanez built fine instruments. Never played a made in indonesia or China though.

[JohnoL]

Hey there,

I own an as120 Korean made (Cort) from about 2000. Specs are very similar to the as200 from those years .as200 had a phase switch if i remember correctly. . I still love the guitar. It will never go. Thought about buying a as200(0), jsm100 but the as120 suit me well. Last year i had to replace tuners. The G wouldn't stay in tune. Now it has Graphtec tuners. I don't know if that's Korean quality. Own a jp20 (1991) and a 2616 (1976?) Both Japan made and fully original.
Good luck with your JSM10. Ibanez built fine instruments. Never played a made in indonesia or China though.

I have 2 Carvin acoustic flat tops that were made by Cort. I love them.