2025 Joe Satriani x Bonvillain Design Studio Charity Collab - AUCTION

2025 Joe Satriani x Bonvillain Design Studio Charity Collab

Auction goes live on 4/14 and ends at midnight (MST) on 4/18 

From Bonvillain Design Studio

This guitar features a striking glow-in-the-dark base layered with a stunning white galaxy design in fluorescent acrylics. Hand-painted by Joe, both the front and back showcase his artistic touch, all sealed under a durable urethane clear coat. The original sustainer was replaced with a black driver/neck pickup, and the guitar has been freshly set up with Stringjoy 9s for optimal playability. Included with the guitar are all original Ibanez paperwork and a certificate of authenticity from Bonvillain Design Studio, personally signed by Joe—who also left his signature inside the spring cavity.  Check out the BDS Portfolio page here.  All proceed of this auction will be donated to Pasadena Humane.

“I love making these crazy, beautiful guitars with David. His work is stunning. Each guitar we’ve collaborated on has turned out to be special, unique and striking. And, all for a good cause!” 

–Joe Satriani

“It’s an absolute honor and privilege to create these incredible guitars with Joe. He’s been one of my biggest inspirations since I first picked up a guitar, and now he’s also my favorite collaborator in art! Getting to merge music and visual creativity with him – and then donating these pieces to a great cause – has been an unforgettable experience.”  

— David Bonvillain

About Pasadena Humane

Pasadena Humane is a nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to providing shelter, medical care, and adoption services for animals in need. Serving the Greater Los Angeles area since 1903, the organization offers a wide range of programs, including pet adoption, spay/neuter services, wildlife rescue, and community education. Pasadena Humane is committed to creating a compassionate community for animals and people through advocacy, outreach, and hands-on care. Their mission is to lead the way in animal welfare by providing resources that help keep pets and their families together while ensuring the well-being of homeless and at-risk animals.

The "Canvas" - Designed by the Man Himself

The Ibanez JS2480 is a masterfully crafted instrument designed in collaboration with Joe Satriani, offering unmatched playability, sustain, and tonal flexibility. Its 3-piece maple and bubinga neck, shaped to the JS profile, delivers outstanding stability and responsiveness, while the DiMarzio Satchur8 bridge humbucker provides powerful, articulate tones with rich harmonic depth. Paired with the Sustainiac neck pickup, this guitar allows for infinite sustain, perfect for expressive lead work and dynamic feedback control. A push-pull highpass filter preserves clarity at lower volumes, and the Ultralite tremolo arm ensures smooth, precise control over vibrato and dive-bombs.

Effortless Playability and Precision

Built for speed and comfort, the JS2480's neck features a sleek 3-piece maple and bubinga construction, designed to enhance sustain and note definition. The 6105 frets, treated with Ibanez’s Prestige fret-edge rounding, offer a fluid and comfortable playing surface, making complex solos and fast passages feel effortless. This well-balanced JS neck profile ensures a smooth transition between intricate phrasing and powerful chord work.

Expansive Tonal Range

The combination of the DiMarzio Satchur8 bridge humbucker and the Sustainiac neck pickup provides a vast range of tones:

• DiMarzio Satchur8 (Bridge): High-output humbucker with articulate attack, harmonic richness, and strong dynamic response.
• Sustainiac (Neck): Activates infinite sustain, allowing for soaring, violin-like leads and controllable feedback for unique soundscapes.

Clarity at Every Volume Level

The built-in push-pull highpass filter ensures that even when the volume is rolled back, high-end frequencies remain clear and defined. This allows players to adjust their dynamics while maintaining articulation, making it an essential feature for expressive control.

High-Performance Tremolo and Hardware

Designed for ultimate expressiveness, the 2-point floating tremolo bridge and Ultralite tremolo arm enable smooth, effortless motion, from subtle vibrato to extreme dive-bombs. The combination of a Graph Tech nut and Gotoh locking tuners guarantees superior tuning stability, so you can play with confidence, no matter how intense your performance.

Key Features:

• 3-piece maple/bubinga neck with JS profile for enhanced stability and smooth playability.
• DiMarzio Satchur8 bridge humbucker delivers high-output tones with exceptional harmonic depth.
• Sustainiac neck pickup provides infinite sustain and expressive feedback control.
• Push-pull highpass filter maintains high-end clarity even at lower volume levels.
• 6105 frets with Ibanez Prestige edge treatment for effortless movement across the fretboard.
• Ultralite tremolo arm and 2-point floating tremolo bridge for fluid and stable performance.
• Graph Tech nut and Gotoh locking tuners ensure precise, rock-solid tuning.

An Instrument Built for Expression

Designed for guitarists who demand unparalleled tone, sustain, and control, the Ibanez JS2480 delivers everything from soaring leads to textured, atmospheric soundscapes. Whether you're crafting intricate solos, pushing sonic boundaries, or exploring new tonal dimensions, this guitar is built to inspire.