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Ibanez Steve Vai Signature PIA Electric Guitar in Onyx Black

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£2,999.00

Ibanez Steve Vai Signature PIA Electric Guitar in Onyx Black is an electric guitar.

Description

The Ibanez PIA (meaning "Paradise In Art") is the result of another fruitful collaboration between Ibanez and Steve Vai. It's immediately apparent that this ornate instrument is an evolved version of the Vai’s familiar JEM series of instruments. For the PIA, Ibanez has tweaked a number of features to elevate it to new creative heights.

Cutting-Edge Construction

Aesthetically, the PIA guitar takes Vai's signature design style to the next level. Eye-catching finishes, intricate floral patterns, luxurious gold hardware – the works.

In terms of functional design, the construction promises precise and dynamic performance. A solid Alder body features a renewed take on Vai’s signature handhold feature, while the Rosewood fingerboard boasts a beautiful multi-coloured blossom inlay. The multi-piece neck is comprised of Maple and Walnut, while the new PIA neck profile promises graceful navigation of the 24-fret range.

DiMarzio UtoPIA Pickups 

The PIA's headline feature is arguably its versatile, H/S/H set of DiMarzio UtoPIA pickups. These have been specially-voiced by Vai and DiMarzio to offer a smoother treble response and a more pronounced low-end – for pristine modern tones. DiMarzio has also added a distinct finish to the pickup covers, perfectly complementing the guitar's vibrant aesthetic.

Edge Tremolo

Ibanez's Edge tremolo bridge is combined with the groundbreaking "Lion's Claw" tremolo cavity. This allows for rapid vibrato with dramatic pitch range – no limits to your expression.

Make no mistake: the PIA range is the culmination of a working relationship between Vai and Ibanez that spans over 3 decades. This is arguably the ultimate Vai signature model, and a first-class performance instrument in every sense.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Wood: Alder
  • Body Shape: PIA

Neck

  • Neck Type: PIA/5-Piece Maple/Walnut
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Fretboard: Rosewood (Scalloped on Frets 21-24) w/ PIA Blossom Inlay
  • Radius: 430mm
  • Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel w/ Prestige Fret Edge Treatment
  • Number of Frets: 24
  • Side Dots: Luminlay
  • String Spacing: 10.8mm
  • Nut: Locking

Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: DiMarzio UtoPIA Humbucker (Passive/Ceramic)
  • Middle Pickup: DiMarzio UtoPIA Single-Coil (Passive/Alnico)
  • Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio UtoPIA Humbucker (Passive/Ceramic)
  • Switching: 5-Way

Hardware

  • Bridge: Edge Tremolo w/ Ultralite Arm
  • Tuners: Gotoh
  • Hardware Colour: Gold

Miscellaneous

  • String Gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
  • Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
  • Case: Hardshell

About the manufacturer

Ibanez

Ibanez is a Japanese guitar and bass manufacturer with roots dating back to the early 1900s, officially established under the Hoshino Gakki company. Known for innovation and versatility, Ibanez produces a wide range of instruments, from beginner-friendly models to high-end signature guitars used by some of the world’s leading musicians. Their designs often feature sleek body shapes, fast necks, and powerful pickups that appeal to players across genres like rock, metal, jazz, and fusion. With popular ranges such as the RG, S, and Artcore series, Ibanez has built a strong reputation in the UK for reliability, playability, and exceptional value for musicians at every level.

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