Ibanez Steve Vai Signature PIA Electric Guitar in Onyx Black (39833)

Name: Ibanez Steve Vai Signature PIA Electric Guitar in Onyx Black (39833)
Brand: Ibanez
SKU: PIA3761-XB_210002F2428654
Availability: InStock

£2,999.00

Ibanez have impressed us with this New Ibanez Steve Vai Signature PIA Electric Guitar in Onyx Black (39833) in Guitars, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitars, additional Electric Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below. 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…

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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

Additional information

Weight	22.5 kg

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Ibanez Steve Vai Signature PIA Electric Guitar in Onyx Black (39833)