Ibanez JSM100 vs other Ibanez Semi-Hollow Guitars

[DustinG]

I'm considering getting an Ibanez JSM100. I owned a AS153 and AM153 in the past.
Is the MIJ JSM100 a noticeable step up from the 153 series (which are very good guitars, especially for the price), and the JSM10?
Key differences between the JSM100 and the AS153/JSM10:

• Neck thickness. I love the neck on the A153/JSM10 models, but the specs on the JSM100 say the neck is a bit thinner. Is it noticeably different? Does it still feel like a chunky neck (I tend to like chunkier guitar necks)? I considered the AS2000h or AM2000h, but they have real thin neck.
  
• Fretboard radius. 12" radius on the 153's. 7.25-9.5" compound radius on the JSM100.
  
• Tri-Sound Switch. The 153/JSM10 have the tri-sound switch. The JSM100 does not.
  
• Pickups? Does the JSM100 have better MIJ version of the Super 58 pickups?
  
• Neck heel? The 153 has a rather bulky heel joint. Is the JSM100 any different?

I'm mainly looking for a MIJ model as a hopefully life-long ES-style guitar. Mainly looking at the JSM due to the bit thicker neck. I think the EKM100 is the only other MIJ model with a fat neck, but that has an even fatter neck.
I think ideally, I'd prefer the AM body size, but I don't think there are any MIJ AM models with fatter necks.

[gitman]

If you order your JSM from seeetwater or a similar big player you can try it out for a couple of days and return it in case it’s not working for you. OTOH : if you’re not a really old geezer you have all the time and - hopefully - the resolve to adapt to this great guitar and make it work for you.

[kris]

Ibanez JSM100- it has bone- metal nut.

[DustinG]

Bump. Anyone here have the JSM100? Thoughts on it?

[Gitfiddler]

Bump. Anyone here have the JSM100? Thoughts on it?

I've owned a 2001 JSM100 for many years, and love the thicker neck profile, great sounding Super58 pickups and the amazing build quality. Overall I think they're one of the best semi-hollow guitars on the market.
Hopefully you'll be able to try before you buy, as guitars can boil down to what 'feels' best for the buyer. Good hunting!