Introducing the Ibanez Joe Satriani Signature JS3CR Electric Guitar in Chrome, a limited-edition model created to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Joe Satriani’s legendary JS series. Designed in close collaboration with Satriani, the JS3CR honors the legacy of the original JS models while incorporating refined features for today’s players. With its sleek chrome finish, basswood body, and dual full-sized humbucker configuration, this model stands as a modern tribute to one of Joe’s most iconic instruments, the celebrated “Chrome Boy.”
The JS3CR is built around a basswood body, a longtime favorite among high-performance players for its balanced, mid-forward tonal character and lightweight feel. Paired with a bolt-on maple neck carved to Joe’s custom JS profile, this guitar offers the smooth, effortless playability that has made the JS line a favorite among discerning guitarists for decades. The rosewood fingerboard features 22 frets and a comfortable 9.8-inch radius, while Ibanez Prestige edge treatment ensures a broken-in feel from the very first note.
For tone, the JS3CR is equipped with a DiMarzio Satchur8 bridge pickup and a DiMarzio PAF Pro neck pickup, a combination selected by Joe Satriani to complement the resonance and response of the basswood body. This pairing delivers a wide tonal spectrum, from articulate cleans and vocal lead tones to punchy rhythms and harmonically rich overdrive. A push-pull high-pass filter and coil-split add even more flexibility, making it easy to dial in sounds suited for a broad range of playing styles.
Performance hardware rounds out the package with Gotoh machine heads and an Edge double-locking tremolo system, giving players the confidence to dive, bend, and add expressive vibrato without sacrificing tuning stability. With its iconic looks, anniversary significance, and exceptional tone-shaping capability, the Ibanez JS3CR is a standout instrument built for players who demand both style and substance.