Ibanez JS2470 Joe Satriani Signature Electric Guitar - Cherry Sunburst

Built around Joe Satriani's famously expressive approach to the electric guitar, the Ibanez JS2470 turns sustain, pitch and dynamics into an expanded palette for musical expression. A solid alder body pairs with a three-piece maple/bubinga neck and rosewood fingerboard for a balanced, responsive foundation, with 24 medium frets and Prestige fret-edge treatment supporting both precision and fluidity. At the heart of the electronics, a customized Sustainiac Stealth PRO system generates endless sustain with three selectable modes for shaping how notes bloom and evolve, while a high-output DiMarzio Satchur8 bridge humbucker delivers warm, singing leads with exceptional clarity and dynamic range. The legendary Edge tremolo and lightweight Ultralite tremolo arm provide precise, sensitive control over expressive pitch work, complemented by Gotoh tuners and a locking nut for dependable tuning stability. Complete with Luminlay side dots and an Ibanez hardshell case, the JS2470 is a sophisticated signature instrument built to expand the expressive possibilities of every note.

Alder Body and Maple/Bubinga Neck for a Balanced Foundation

The JS2470 starts with a solid alder body, providing a balanced tonal foundation with clear attack, resonant sustain and the versatility to support Joe's wide-ranging sound. A three-piece maple/bubinga neck adds stability and sustain, pairing a familiar 25.5" scale with a rosewood fingerboard for a smooth, responsive feel beneath the fingers. Its 9.84" radius and 24 medium frets provide a precise playing surface for everything from articulate chord work to fluid legato runs, while Prestige fret-edge treatment creates a smooth, refined feel along the sides of the neck. A 1.685" locking nut anchors the strings at the headstock, and Luminlay side dots provide clear position reference under dark stage lighting.

Custom Sustainiac System for Endless, Evolving Sustain

The Sustainiac driver in the neck position works with a Stealth PRO preamp customized specifically for Joe, transforming sustained notes into an expressive tool rather than simply extending their duration. A push/pull switch on the master tone control activates the system, while a dedicated three-way mini switch determines how the sustained note develops. Normal mode emphasizes the fundamental for smooth, continuous sustain, Mix combines the fundamental with its overtone for a more complex response, and Harmonic mode emphasizes the overtone for dramatic harmonic bloom. Together, the three modes open the door to controlled feedback-like effects, evolving harmonics and long, vocal lines that would be difficult to achieve with a conventional pickup alone.

DiMarzio Satchur8 Humbucker for Warm, Singing Lead Tone

Designed specifically around Joe's sound, the DiMarzio Satchur8 bridge humbucker combines the authority of a high-output Alnico 8 design with the warmth, dynamics and clarity needed for expressive lead playing. Its deep, full-bodied bass and smooth midrange give notes weight and authority, while a sweet, singing top end retains enough brightness and definition to keep complex passages articulate. The pickup responds dynamically to the player, producing a bigger, more forceful voice when pushed while becoming more restrained as you back off. A push/pull high-pass filter on the master volume helps preserve treble as the guitar's output is reduced, extending that expressive range without sacrificing clarity.

Edge Tremolo and Ultralite Arm for Expressive Pitch Control

Joe's fluid approach to pitch manipulation is supported by Ibanez's legendary Edge tremolo, designed for exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment and a comfortable feel beneath the picking hand. The locking nut keeps the strings secure through aggressive bends and tremolo work, while Gotoh machine heads provide smooth, precise adjustment when tuning and setting up the instrument. An included Ultralite tremolo arm uses a carbon-graphite grip to significantly reduce weight, minimizing interaction with the strings and allowing subtle movements to translate into more sensitive pitch control. From gentle vibrato to dramatic dives and rises, the system gives the JS2470 the range and precision required for highly expressive tremolo work.

A Signature Guitar Built Around Musical Expression

Across a career defined by melodic exploration and technical innovation, Joe Satriani has made singing sustain, fluid phrasing and expressive pitch control central to an instantly recognizable guitar voice. His longstanding collaboration with Ibanez has translated those priorities into the JS platform, creating instruments that place an unusually broad range of expressive tools directly beneath the player's hands. The Ibanez JS2470 continues that philosophy through its customized Sustainiac system, dynamic Satchur8 humbucker and finely controlled Edge tremolo, each extending the possibilities of a note in a different way. Paired with a rock-solid 3-piece maple/bubinga neck and precise Prestige-level fretwork, the JS2470 is built not simply for technical performance, but for turning technique into melody, texture and expression.