{"product_id":"ibanez-jp20-joe-pass-signature-brown-sunburst-used-comm","title":"Ibanez JP20 Joe Pass Signature Brown Sunburst, (Used, Comm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez JP20 Joe Pass Signature in Brown Sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly regarded Japanese-made jazz archtop developed around the requirements of one of the most influential jazz guitarists of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts full-sized 16\" hollow body combines a spruce top with maple back and sides, while a three-piece maple set neck and ebony fingerboard give the guitar a substantial yet articulate playing platform. A single \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez Super 58 humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the electronics deliberately simple, providing the warm, clear and responsive amplified sound required for traditional jazz playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusually long \u003cstrong\u003e25.5\" scale\u003c\/strong\u003e and 22-fret fingerboard distinguish the JP20 from many conventional jazz boxes and reflect the instrument's purpose-built design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong\u003eBrown Sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Pre-Owned example is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eGood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes a \u003cstrong\u003ehardcase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIbanez\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP20 Joe Pass Signature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown Sunburst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Hollow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIbanez Super 58 Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardcase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurpose-built Japanese Joe Pass jazz archtop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJazz, swing, chord melody and clean studio work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePre-Owned Condition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez JP20 Joe Pass Signature\u003c\/strong\u003e is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eGood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition reflects clear evidence of previous ownership, age and regular use while the instrument remains suitable for continued playing, recording, rehearsal and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo specific faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Ibanez JP20 Joe Pass Signature\u003cbr\u003e✔ Hardcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis individual JP20 has been graded \u003cstrong\u003eGood\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly appealing to someone looking for an older Japanese jazz guitar to play and enjoy rather than a cosmetically pristine collector example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an instrument from this production era, signs of genuine use and ageing form part of its history. The supplied photographs should be used alongside the condition grade when assessing the exact cosmetic presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned Ibanez archtop has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur checks cover the Super 58 pickup, volume and tone controls, output socket, frets, ebony fingerboard, neck condition, tuning machines, adjustable bridge, tailpiece, hardware, tuning stability and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hollow-body construction is also checked for any obvious structural concerns, and the supplied hardcase is assessed for basic usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Pre-Owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are \u003cstrong\u003eset up and checked before leaving the shop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup output, bridge positioning, hardware and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that full-hollow guitars can respond noticeably to changes in temperature and humidity, so minor setup movement after transportation is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose The Ibanez JP20 Joe Pass?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePurpose-Built Jazz Guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JP20 was not simply an existing Ibanez archtop with an artist's name added to the headstock. Its dimensions and specification were developed specifically around Joe Pass's requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the model a clear identity within Ibanez's vintage Japanese catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle Super 58 Humbucker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JP20 uses one \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez Super 58 humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e positioned towards the neck area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stripped-back single-pickup format keeps the signal path simple and focuses the guitar on the warm, articulate tones most closely associated with jazz comping, chord melody and single-note playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e25.5\" Scale Length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JP20's 25.5\" scale is longer than the shorter scale found on many traditional jazz guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional tension can provide a firm, articulate response that works particularly well with heavier strings and clean amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEbony Fingerboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bound ebony fingerboard contributes to the premium feel of the instrument and provides a smooth, hard playing surface suited to accurate chord work and fluid single-note lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEbony Bridge And Tailpiece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using conventional metal hardware throughout, the JP20 features a height-adjustable ebony bridge and matching ebony tailpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese appointments contribute significantly to its traditional archtop appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIbanez JP20 vs Ibanez George Benson GB10\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are important Ibanez artist jazz guitars, but their approaches are very different. The GB10 has a more compact body and dual floating-style pickups, while the JP20 provides a full 16\" body, single pickup and a more traditionally proportioned archtop experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIbanez JP20 vs Gibson ES-175\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-175 is one of the defining amplified jazz guitars and normally provides a shorter Gibson scale with one or two humbuckers. The JP20 offers its own Japanese-built interpretation of the full-depth jazz guitar, including a longer 25.5\" scale and distinctive ebony hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIbanez JP20 vs Ibanez AF200\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AF200 follows Ibanez's traditional high-end Artstar archtop formula. The JP20 is the more specialised choice for someone specifically interested in Joe Pass's design preferences and the history of Ibanez's early artist models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIbanez JP20 vs Modern Hollow-Body Jazz Guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA current-production archtop can provide easier servicing and replacement parts, while the JP20 offers the additional character and collectable interest of a discontinued Japanese signature model from Ibanez's highly regarded vintage period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Jazz Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single humbucker, hollow construction and straightforward controls are ideally suited to clean jazz tones without unnecessary electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChord-Melody Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 25.5\" scale and 22-fret ebony board provide an articulate platform for complex chords, moving bass lines and melody played simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFingerstyle Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoe Pass was renowned for his fingerstyle approach, and the JP20 itself was developed with that style of playing firmly in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudio Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full-hollow single-humbucker archtop occupies a very different tonal space from a solid-body or semi-hollow guitar, making it useful for jazz, lounge, soundtrack and clean rhythm recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Ibanez Collectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JP20 comes from an important era of Japanese Ibanez production and represents the company's only Joe Pass signature model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBebop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChord melody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerstyle jazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLounge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig-band guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean rhythm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolo guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional amplified archtop playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Makes The JP20 Different From A Typical Jazz Box?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e25.5\" scale and 22-fret neck\u003c\/strong\u003e are two of the most important differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany traditional jazz guitars use fewer frets and shorter scale lengths. The JP20's longer neck geometry pushes its single pickup slightly further towards the bridge relative to some conventional archtops, contributing to its articulate response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single Super 58 humbucker also keeps the instrument intentionally focused. Rather than trying to cover bridge-pickup rock tones or complicated switching options, the JP20 concentrates on producing a strong core jazz sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context: Joe Pass And The Ibanez JP20\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoe Pass\u003c\/strong\u003e became one of the defining jazz guitarists of his generation, renowned for his extraordinary chord-melody playing, improvisational vocabulary and ability to perform complete arrangements without requiring a rhythm section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIbanez introduced the \u003cstrong\u003eJP20 in 1982\u003c\/strong\u003e as a dedicated Joe Pass signature guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelopment involved Ibanez and its distributors, with the design drawing inspiration from a \u003cstrong\u003e16\" D'Aquisto archtop owned by Pass\u003c\/strong\u003e. One of Pass's key requirements was an instrument that suited his fingerstyle technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was unusual even by jazz-guitar standards: a full-hollow 16\" archtop with a \u003cstrong\u003e25.5\" scale, 22-fret ebony fingerboard and single Super 58 humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction initially took place at \u003cstrong\u003eFujiGen in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, later moving to \u003cstrong\u003eTerada during the 1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the JP20 remained in Ibanez's range through 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat relatively contained production period, combined with its Joe Pass association and highly individual specification, has given the model lasting interest among both jazz players and collectors of vintage Japanese Ibanez guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-Hollow Electric Archtop Guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIbanez\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoe Pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown Sunburst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Era\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1982–1990\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Hollow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Cutaway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 16\" \/ 405mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2¾\" \/ 70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Piece Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet-In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Binding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Inlays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePearl \u0026amp; Abalone Split Block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5\" \/ 648mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 44.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIbanez Super 58 Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive Alnico Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster Volume, Master Tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight-Adjustable JP Special Ebony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTailpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Special Ebony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickguard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTortoise-Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-String\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JP20 underwent some hardware changes during its \u003cstrong\u003e1982–1990 production run\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly regarding tuning machines, control knobs and strap buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo serial number has been supplied for this individual guitar, so an exact year and the corresponding year-specific hardware specification have deliberately not been assumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery or external power supply is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSuper 58 humbucker and controls are completely passive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Connect the guitar to a suitable guitar amplifier, preamp, modeller or recording interface using a standard 1\/4\" instrument cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying Pre-Owned is essentially the only way to access a discontinued signature instrument such as the Ibanez JP20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder Japanese Ibanez archtops can also differ significantly from current-production jazz guitars in specification, feel and construction, making the individual instrument particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Fair Deal Music, every Pre-Owned guitar is individually checked and assessed before sale, helping customers purchase vintage, discontinued and second hand instruments with greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez JP20 Joe Pass Signature Brown Sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating jazz guitar with far more individual character than a generic single-pickup archtop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 16\" hollow body and ebony hardware look traditionally jazz-oriented, but the longer 25.5\" scale and 22-fret neck give the guitar its own distinctive feel. The Super 58 keeps the amplified sound focused, clear and uncomplicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jazz, chord melody, fingerstyle and players looking for an older Japanese signature archtop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ibanez Artcore guitars, entry-level jazz boxes and more affordable hollow-body electrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean solid-state jazz amplifiers, low-wattage valve amps, compact reverb and high-quality instrument cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The JP20 is particularly well suited to flatwound strings. A medium or heavier set can complement the longer scale and bring out the smooth, controlled response associated with traditional jazz playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The long scale and single Super 58 give the JP20 a distinctly articulate personality. It feels purpose-built rather than like a standard hollow-body guitar adapted into an artist model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur knowledgeable musician-led team can help you choose the right instrument whether you're buying your first serious guitar, upgrading an existing setup or searching for something unusual within the vintage and Pre-Owned market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy with confidence thanks to our experienced staff, carefully checked new and Pre-Owned equipment, Birmingham showroom, secure ordering, fast UK delivery and friendly support before and after your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next guitar could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges a wide range of guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards and other musical equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour existing gear could help reduce the cost of this Ibanez JP20. Contact our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e and we'll be happy to discuss your options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen was the Ibanez JP20 produced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JP20 was introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1982\u003c\/strong\u003e and remained in production through \u003cstrong\u003e1990\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWas the JP20 actually designed for Joe Pass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It was developed as Joe Pass's dedicated Ibanez signature model, with elements influenced by a D'Aquisto archtop he owned and his preference for fingerstyle playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the JP20 fully hollow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a traditional \u003cstrong\u003efull-hollow archtop\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than a centre-block semi-hollow guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pickup does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses a single \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez Super 58 passive humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it only have one pickup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JP20 was designed primarily as a dedicated jazz instrument, where a warm neck-position humbucker is often the main amplified sound required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale length does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses a relatively unusual \u003cstrong\u003e25.5\" scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e, longer than many traditional archtop jazz guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have an ebony fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The JP20 uses a bound ebony fingerboard with decorative split-block inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the hardcase included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This Pre-Owned example includes a \u003cstrong\u003ehardcase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I request a closer look before buying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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