Iris
Guitar and Bass
As the Jayemar Guitars flagship model, the Iris features dynamic, eye-catching lines and an unmistakably original shape.  Available as a guitar or bass, the Iris is where the Jayemar design language began, and remains its boldest expression.​
The Iris model includes:
Body:
  • Body core of light and resonant Oregon red alder
  • Body cap of contrasting, locally-sourced, figured hardwoods
Neck:
  • Locally-sourced bolt-on hardwood neck with carbon fiber rods, double-action truss rod, 16 inch radius fingerboard, 24 (guitar) or 22 (bass) jumbo nickel frets (stainless zero), and and Skur Composites glow-in-the-dark side and fretboard position markers
  • Multiscale fretboard, 12th fret neutral
    • 6-string guitar: 25 to 26 inches, 1-11/16 inch nut width
    • 7-string guitar: 25-1/2 to 27 inches, 1-7/8 inch nut width
    • 8-string guitar: 26 to 28 inches, 2-3/16 inch nut width
    • 4-string bass: 33-1/2 to 34-1/2 inches, 1-1/2 inch nut width
    • 5-string bass: 33-1/2 to 35 inches, 1-3/4 inch nut width
  • Side-by-side or in-line headstock, angled or flat
Hardware:
  • Graph Tech Ratio or Hipshot Grip Lock tuners
  • Guitar: Jayemar proprietary bridge plate with Graph Tech saddles
  • Bass: Hipshot Solo or Babicz Solorail single string bridges
  • 4-point star or classic pickguard
  • Stringjoy Signature Nickel Wound Strings
    • 6-string guitar: Balanced Light Gauge 10-48
    • 7-string guitar: Heavy Bottom Light Gauge 10-64
    • 8-string guitar: Heavy Bottom Super Light Gauge 9-80
    • 4-string bass: Light Top, Heavy Bottom Gauge 45-105
    • 5-string bass: Light Top, Heavy Bottom Gauge 45-130
Electronics:
  • One or two hand-wound Jayemar pickups
  • 500k volume pot with treble bleed circuit
  • 500k tone pot with .022uf capacitor
  • 3-way toggle or 3-way blade pickup selector
  • Switchcraft jack
Finish:
  • Hand-rubbed stains
  • Shellac and oil
Other accoutrements:
  • M7Straps handmade leather strap, tool kit, and pick wallet
  • MONO soft case
  • 5 year limited warranty
  • Shipping to US lower 48 included​ ​
** All Iris guitars are built to order in 180 days or fewer.  Payment options are available. **

Available as 6-string guitar and 4-string bass Oil & Vinegar Line: $2795​

Available as 6- and 7-string guitar and 4- and 5-string bass Essential Line: $3295

Available as 6-, 7-, and 8-string guitar and 4- and 5-string bass Custom Line: starting at $3795