2009 Ibanez JEM-JR Overhaul | Part 2

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Let the Overhaul Begin

The owner of this 2009 Ibanez JEM-JR has finally given me the green light, so it's time for an overhaul. As the guitar has already been fully disassembled, I've decided to work on the grimy body first. It hasn't been an easy task, but it's been taken care of. The pickguard, meanwhile, has been given a good scrubbing with a kitchen sponge and dish soap, and hung to dry.

Front of Body After Cleaning

Tremolo Recess

Back of Body After Cleaning

Neck Screw Wells

Tremolo Cavity

Output Jack Cavity

Pickguard After Scrubbing

Hardware Servicing

I've carefully evaluated the hardware, and separated them into two piles. One, the components that will be serviced and reused, and two; those that will be put out to pasture. Thankfully, the Edge III itself is largely free of corrosion, and will only require cleaning and a lube job. As for the various bolts, screws, springs, washers and the like, a good long soak in MultiLube, followed by a good scrub; should do them a world of good.

Hardware Servicing | Image 1

Hardware Servicing | Image 2

Hardware Servicing | Image 3

Electronics and Wiring

The pickguard has been cleaned, as have the pickups, so we can start wiring in new electronic components. These components include a barrel jack, Alpha A500K pots, a generic PCB-based selector switch, and poly tone capacitor. By the way, all three pickups now feature new height adjustment screws and springs.

Pots and Switch Wired In

Middle Single-Coil Wired In

Middle Single-Coil

Rewiring Completed

Barrel Jack

Pickguard/Electronics Reinstalled