Ibanez Joe Satriani Signature Model JS1GD - Metallic Gold

Infinite Sustain & Master-Built Japanese Precision Co-Designed by Joe Satriani

The Ibanez Joe Satriani Signature Model JS1GD in Metallic Gold—affectionately known as the "Gold Boy"—represents the pinnacle of Satch’s long-standing collaboration with Ibanez. Handcrafted in Japan, the JS1GD merges classic JS body contours with a 24-fret neck layout and advanced tone-shaping electronics. Built around a resonant Alder body in an eye-catching Metallic Gold finish, this instrument delivers a balanced, bright acoustic voice with focused midrange clarity and long natural sustain.

To unlock Satriani's signature endless notes and screaming harmonic feedback, the JS1GD comes equipped with a custom SUSTAINIAC Stealth PRO driver in the neck position. Controlled via a 3-way mini toggle switch, players can instantly select between Normal (fundamental tone), Mix (fundamental + overtone), and Harmonic modes. In the bridge position, a DiMarzio Satchur8 Alnico humbucker yields smooth, organic distortion, singing harmonics, and articulate string-to-string clarity under high-gain amplification.

Built for speed, expression, and effortless legato, the JS1GD features a ultra-stable 3-piece Maple/Bubinga JS neck paired with a 250mm-radius Rosewood fingerboard and 24 medium frets finished with Ibanez’s Prestige fret edge treatment. An integrated high-pass filter on the volume pot maintains crisp high frequencies when turning down, while the push/pull tone pot engages the Sustainiac system. Anchored by the iconic original Edge double-locking tremolo bridge and complete with the Ultralite Tremolo Arm, the JS1GD provides bulletproof tuning stability under extreme dive bombs and whammy effects.

Sanctuary Intelligence & Specifications:

• Best For: Instrumental Rock | Hard Rock | Progressive Shred | Fusion | Studio Recording
• Tone Profile: Infinite Harmonics | Singing High-Gain Leads | Punchy Focused Midrange | Crisp Articulate Cleans
• Compared To: Ibanez JS2450 Prestige | Music Man JP15 | ESP E-II Horizon | Jackson USA Soloist
• Sanctuary Expert Note: "The 'Gold Boy' JS1GD is an absolute dream for lead players. The combination of the customized Sustainiac system and the DiMarzio Satchur8 bridge pickup lets you hold screaming harmonics endlessly without losing note definition, while the 24-fret JS neck profile remains one of the most comfortable shapes ever designed."
• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan (Ibanez Prestige / J. Custom Level)
• Body Construction: Solid Alder Body
• Neck Wood & Joint: 3-Piece Maple/Bubinga | JS Profile Bolt-On Neck Joint
• Nut & Scale: 42.8mm Locking Nut | 25.5” (648mm) Scale Length
• Fretboard: Bound Rosewood Fingerboard with Mother of Pearl Dot Inlays (250mm Radius)
• Frets: 24 Medium Frets with Prestige Fret Edge Treatment
• Pickups: SUSTAINIAC Driver (Neck) & DiMarzio Satchur8 Passive/Alnico Humbucker (Bridge)
• Bridge: Ibanez Edge Double-Locking Tremolo Bridge with Included Ultralite Tremolo Arm
• Hardware: Gold Hardware
• Controls: Master Volume (with High-Pass Filter Push/Pull), Master Tone (with Sustainiac On/Off Push/Pull), 3-Way Pickup Selector Switch, 3-Way Mini Toggle Sustainiac Mode Switch (Normal / Mix / Harmonic)
• Included Protection: Ibanez Hardshell Case Included