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.

Features

• 5pc Maple/Walnut neck: The 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack.
• Rosewood fretboard: Rosewood fretboard 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.
• 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 superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.
• Lo-Pro Edge tremolo: The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability.
• High-pass filter on volume control (push/pull): A high pass filter on the volume pot maintains highs at low volumes.
• Luminlay side dots: The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.
• Hardshell case included: Ibanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.
• 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: For easier high note bending and tapping
• 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.

Specifications

• Color Name:
• Country of origin: JAPAN
• Number of Strings: 6
• Neck Type: PIA
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Neck Material: 5pc Maple/Walnut
• Neck finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Neck thickness (1st fret, mm): 18
• Neck thickness (12th fret, mm): 20
• Scale (inch): 25.5
• Nut width (mm): 43
• Number of fret: 24
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius (mm): 430
• Fret Type: Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Fret edge treatment: Prestige fret edge treatment
• Inlay: PIA Blossom
• Side Dot Inlay: Luminlay side dots
• Body Top material (For Solid): N/A
• Body Material (For Solid): N/A
• Body finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge
• String spacing (mm): 10.8
• Tailpiece: N/A
• Nut: Locking
• Machine Head: Gotoh® machine heads
• Hardware color: Gold
• Neck Pickup: DiMarzio® UtoPIA™ (H)
• Middle Pickup: DiMarzio® UtoPIA™ (S)
• Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio® UtoPIA™ (H)
• Controls, Pickup selector: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch
• Other Switches: High-pass filter on volume control (push/pull)
• Other item(s) included: Tremolo arm, Ultralite Tremolo Arm™, Multi tool, Hex wrench
• String Gauges (from top to bottom): .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
• Tuning (from top to bottom): 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• Included case/bag: Hardshell case included