An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire an Ibanez JP20 Joe Pass Signature, hand-crafted during the "Golden Era" of Japanese luthiery by the master artisans at the Terada factory, in excellent + condition. This example, bearing the serial number J802524, dates to early 1984. Specifications: · Top: Arched laminated Spruce · Body: Full-size hollow body, single cutaway, flamed Maple · Neck: 3-piece Maple, set neck · Fingerboard: Ebony, 22 frets, Ivoroid bound · Inlays: Abalone & Pearl split-block markers · Binding: 7-ply cream​/​black (body back & sides) · Nut: Bone, 44.5mm · Scale Length: 25.5" · Pickup: Single Ibanez ‘Super 58’ Humbucker · Pickguard: Bound tortoiseshell-style · Bridge: Compensated Ebony · Tailpiece: Contoured Macassar Ebony · Controls: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone (Sure Grip knobs) · Tuners: Ibanez Velve-Tune gold with Pearloid buttons · Strings: Currently strung with Thomastik Bebop (.010–.046) · Case: Original brown Ibanez hard-shell case included This guitar has been lightly played and lovingly cherished. It is in excellent + condition, presenting only minor polishing swirls. There is no lacquer checking, no binding degradation, and no buckle rash, a true rarity for a vintage archtop of this age. Please review all photos carefully as they form a key part of the description. Additional photos available on request. Professionally set up with low, comfortable action and moderate relief to suit medium-gauge jazz strings. The result is a superbly playable guitar with rich tonal depth, excellent clarity, and a well-rounded, mature voice, ideal for jazz, blues, and expressive clean chord voicings and articulate lead lines. This very rare survivor pre-production​/​prototype JP20 Signature guitar; not seen on the market in over 35 years, exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship. It's rarity, and outstanding condition make it not only an exquisite handcrafted archtop but also highly sought-after by serious collectors, discerning players, and vintage investors. Not just a stellar guitar, but a compelling extraordinary prized instrument, an enduring investment piece, and a genuine classic piece of Ibanez history ! FREE SHIPPING ! Delivery Conditions: This guitar will be carefully packed before being despatched using the best couriers and shall be fully insured by a separate dedicated transit insurance policy for the purchase amount. CCG T&C's apply at all times (see shop policies)