Ibanez Steve Vai JEM7V

There are few that would argue Steve Vai's tremendous influence on modern guitar playing. There is no one who would argue Steve Vai's tremendous influence on Ibanez guitars.
Innovations created by Steve and Ibanez designers can be found in so many Ibanez instruments, from pro through entry-level. Such features as Vai's own choice of specific DiMarzio pickups on the JEM7V are one reason. Combined with Ibanez Split-5 wiring, this tandem provides for incredible tone versatility.

Furthermore, the alder body with 24-fret JEM neck provides easy access to all registers. The deep routed tremolo cavities allow pitches to be raised or lowered. When Steve Vai played this instrument, with it's Edge tremolo, lighting fast two octave neck, and beautifully sculpted body when it came out in 1987, it was cutting edge. Today, it is still cutting edge, and that is the mark of a true classic.