The Ibanez PIA (meaning Paradise In Art ) is the result of another fruitful collaboration between Ibanez and Steve Vai It s immediately apparent that…
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: AlderBody Shape: PIA
Neck
Neck Type: PIA/5-Piece Maple/WalnutScale Length: 25 5 Fretboard: Rosewood (Scalloped on Frets 21-24) w/ PIA Blossom InlayRadius: 430mmFrets: Jumbo Stainless Steel w/ Prestige Fret Edge TreatmentNumber of Frets: 24Side Dots: LuminlayString Spacing: 10 8mmNut: 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 ArmTuners: GotohHardware Colour: Gold
Miscellaneous
String Gauge: 009/ 011/ 016/ 024/32/42
Nut
Locking Nut Hardware Color: Gold</ul>
