Description
Renowned for his incredible virtuosity and highly technical approach to playing, Steve Vai has pushed the boundaries of what we once thought was capable for guitarists. This Ibanez PIA3761 Steve Vai Signature was designed in collaboration with Vai himself, and as a result, it's a truly astounding instrument. Combining premium performance features with Vai's trademark appointments, this axe is one of the most versatile guitars we've ever had in our shop.
Built to offer an impeccable playing experience, this guitar sports one of the fastest necks Ibanez has ever designed. This 5-piece PIA neck is ultra-slim, allowing you to pull off blazing solos and sweep-style arpeggio runs with ease, but it still has the substance needed to make chording effortless. To give this PIA3761 has an excellent in-hand feel, Ibanez put it through their comprehensive fret-end treatment. This treatment carefully and precisely rounds off the edges of each fret, making the fretboard feel exceptionally smooth and fluid. Complete with a rosewood fingerboard and a beautiful blossom inlay, the neck on this guitar is a testament to Ibanez's outstanding craftsmanship in itself.
The HSH pickup configuration has long been a favorite for those who desire unparalleled tonal versatility. That's why this PIA3761 Steve Vai Signature comes equipped with a trio of masterfully crafted UtoPIA pickups that offer loads of sonic options on tap. The neck position humbucker pumps out a rich and warm tone, while the bridge humbucker is bright and snarling. Between the two is a chiming, high-output single coil pickup that sparkles like no other. Mix these pickups together via the 5-way blade pickup switch, adjust the tone knob, and you'll find that no matter how you set it, this guitar sounds undeniably terrific.
One of the coolest features on this PIA3761, though, is its super-modern Edge tremolo. This tremolo was designed to give you a lightning-fast response, allowing you to pull off quick flutters and sharp bends without having to fight your guitar. It also offers extreme tuning stability, courtesy of its new and improved stud lock function and Lion's Claw tremolo cavity.
Not only does this Ibanez Steve Vai Signature sound great and play wonderfully, but it looks drop-dead gorgeous. With its gold hardware, ornate pickup covers, stunning fingerboard inlay, petal grip cutout, and stark onyx black finish, this guitar is as much an art piece as it is a top of the line, performance grade instrument. If you're in the market for one of the most versatile guitars available, you need to check out this Ibanez PIA3761 Steve Vai Signature guitar. It offers the absolute best in tone, performance, and aesthetics.
Specs
Neck Type: PIA 5-piece Maple/Walnut
Top/Back/Body: Alder body
Fretboard: Rosewood fretboard, PIA Blossom inlay
Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel frets, Prestige fret edge treatment
Number of Frets: 24
bridge: Edge tremolo bridge
String Space: 10.8mm
Neck Pickup: DiMarzio UtoPIA (H) neck pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
Middle Pickup: DiMarzio UtoPIA (S) middle pickup (Passive/Alnico)
Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio UtoPIA (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
Nut: Locking nut
Hardware Color: Gold
Scale: 648mm/25.5"
Width at Nut: 43mm
Width at 24F: 58mm
Thickness at 1F: 18mm
Thickness at 12F: 20mm
Radius: 430mmR
Case: Hardshell
Machine Heads: Gotoh machine heads
Special Features: Luminlay side dots, Scalloped Fingerboard on 21-24 Frets
SKU: PIA3761XB
