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From Ibanez:
Thirty-three years after the release of one of the most legendary and iconic signature guitars of all time, the Ibanez JEM, Steve Vai and Ibanez have once again collaborated on something completely new, in what Steve has described as "the next evolution of the JEM". After all those years with his trusty JEM guitars at his side, Steve recently felt an urge to design a new guitar that reflected his own personal growth and journey as an artist since the release of the Ibanez JEM in 1987. Steve and Ibanez worked tirelessly over a period of time in order realize Steve's vision; a guitar that can not only capture the same thrill and exhilaration that his JEM guitars have always provided, but also one that adds new elements of aesthetics, design, and function. After an exciting process of research and development, Steve and Ibanez were able to create something that exceeded all expectations, something that Steve has deemed "Paradise in Art". Ibanez is proud to now offer this new guitar, the Ibanez PIA, as the next of evolution of our amazing partnership with Steve Vai. The 'Petal Grip', arguably the most eye-catching feature of the PIA, is something that Steve feels visually represents the bond that two entities can create when in synergy with one another. It is this synergy, and its ability to create a dynamic system in which the whole is greater than its parts, that the Ibanez PIA is born. As a nod to the release of the original JEM777 in 1987, Steve and Ibanez have chosen to offer three special limited-edition versions of the new PIA model, each one inspired by one of the original JEM777 colors (Desert Yellow, Shocking Pink, and Loch Ness Green). The finish color of the new PIA model adds a metallic element and a unique take on the original hue to truly stand out from the past.
Thirty-three years after the release of one of the most legendary and iconic signature guitars of all time, the Ibanez JEM, Steve Vai and Ibanez have once again collaborated on something completely new, in what Steve has described as "the next evolution of the JEM". After all those years with his trusty JEM guitars at his side, Steve recently felt an urge to design a new guitar that reflected his own personal growth and journey as an artist since the release of the Ibanez JEM in 1987. Steve and Ibanez worked tirelessly over a period of time in order realize Steve's vision; a guitar that can not only capture the same thrill and exhilaration that his JEM guitars have always provided, but also one that adds new elements of aesthetics, design, and function. After an exciting process of research and development, Steve and Ibanez were able to create something that exceeded all expectations, something that Steve has deemed "Paradise in Art". Ibanez is proud to now offer this new guitar, the Ibanez PIA, as the next of evolution of our amazing partnership with Steve Vai. The 'Petal Grip', arguably the most eye-catching feature of the PIA, is something that Steve feels visually represents the bond that two entities can create when in synergy with one another. It is this synergy, and its ability to create a dynamic system in which the whole is greater than its parts, that the Ibanez PIA is born. As a nod to the release of the original JEM777 in 1987, Steve and Ibanez have chosen to offer three special limited-edition versions of the new PIA model, each one inspired by one of the original JEM777 colors (Desert Yellow, Shocking Pink, and Loch Ness Green). The finish color of the new PIA model adds a metallic element and a unique take on the original hue to truly stand out from the past.
- PIA 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
- Alder body
- Rosewood fretboard w/PIA Blossom inlay
- Jumbo Stainless Steel frets w/Prestige fret edge treatment
- DiMarzio UtoPIA (H) neck pickup
- DiMarzio UtoPIA (S) middle pickup
- DiMarzio UtoPIA (H) bridge pickup
- Edge tremolo bridge
- Gold hardware
- Luminlay side dots
- Hardshell case included