Ibanez PIA3761 Steve Vai Signature 6-String Electric Guitar - Onyx Black

SKU: PIA3761XB

$3,499.99

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Ibanez PIA3761 Steve Vai Signature 6-String Electric Guitar - Onyx Black

SKU: PIA3761XB

$3,499.99

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Description

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 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 offer the Ibanez PIA, as the next of evolution of our amazing partnership with Steve Vai.

****Product Features****

- 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
The 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack.

- Rosewood fretboard
Rosewood provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.

- Jumbo Stainless Steel frets with Prestige fret edge treatment
Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes.
The Prestige Fret Edge Treatment guarantees effortlessly fast playing.

- Alder body
The Alder body delivers a well-balanced bright tone, enriched resonance and sustain.

- DiMarzio® UtoPIA™ pickups
Based on Steve's tonal preferences, DiMarzio® UtoPIA™ pickups are voiced for smoother highs, scooped mids and a more pronounced low-end. DiMarzio® UtoPIA™ pickups incorporate beautiful aesthetics and design elements meant to complement the cosmetic features of the guitar.

- Gotoh® machine heads
Gotoh® machine heads provide super precision, smooth feel, and minimal back lush.

- Edge tremolo
The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.

- Hardshell case included
Ibanez Hardshell case gives you extreme protects for your be-loved instrument.

****Special Features****

- Petal Grip
Exclusively designed for the PIA, the new Petal Grip offers a balanced, contemporary design aesthetic. It’s also meant to symbolize unity, companionship, and interpersonal bonds.

- Magnetic Tremolo Cavity Plate
The tremolo cavity plate is held in place magnetically, allowing for quick removal and reinstallation when changing strings or adjusting the tremolo system.

- PIA Blossom inlay
The newly designed PIA Blossom inlay is gorgeous, prominent, and elegantly imparts Steve Vai’s trademark style and artistic vision.

- Scalloped Fingerboard on 21-24 Frets

- Ultralite Tremolo Arm™ included
The Ultralite Tremolo Arm™ achieved a significant reduction in weight by utilizing Carbon Graphite for the grip, resulting in less interaction with strings and more sensitive control of the tremolo arm movement.

Product Specs

neck type : PIA5pc Maple/Walnut neck
top/back/body : Alder body
fretboard : Rosewood fretboardPIA Blossom inlay
fret : Jumbo Stainless Steel fretsPrestige fret edge treatment
number of frets : 24
bridge : Edge bridge
string space : 10.8mm
neck pickup : DiMarzio® UtoPIA™ (H) neck pickupPassive/Ceramic
middle pickup : DiMarzio® UtoPIA™ (S) middle pickupPassive/Alnico
bridge pickup : DiMarzio® UtoPIA™ (H) bridge pickupPassive/Ceramic
factory tuning : 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
strings : D'Addario® EXL120
string gauge : .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
nut : Locking nut
hardware color : Gold

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One of the best guitars money can buy

Succinctly, this black Ibanez PIA3761XB is one of only about 5 guitars (from well over 100 guitars I’ve owned over the years), where I did not have to change ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING, while still being 100% happy with their performance! Its flawless workmanship, effortless playability (with an extremely low action without buzzing) and superb sonic qualities (including lots of sustain) are second to none. Another guitar, which I like almost as much as the Pia is my Schecter C-1 FR SLS Elite. However, unlike my Pia, the Schecter C-1 required one minor modification – painting the bright white dots on the fretboard to facilitate quick and accurate moves to different fret positions, since the Schecter’s little abalone dots are pretty, but practically invisible on darker stages. In contrast, the Pia’s Luminlay side dots emit plenty of light, providing good guidance even on the darkest stages – see the picture. The Pia comes with an Ibanez Multi Tool (which is extremely useful), 2 tremolo bars and a great, strong and well-protective hardshell case. What a pleasant contrast to various “gig bags” that come with Suhr, US-made PRS and many other very expensive guitars! These thin, soft and cheap-looking “gig bags” provide only a very minimal and absolutely inadequate protection for these expensive instruments and are truly ridiculous!

In summary, my guess is that probably nobody looking for a great playing and sounding guitar with stainless steel frets, which are slick (vibrato and bends are much easier) and last practically forever, will be disappointed when playing a PIA3761XB.

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