Steve Vai Debuts The New Ibanez PIA Guitar | Reverb Demo

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  • Опубліковано 15 січ 2020
  • We had a chance to catch up with Steve Vai and take a look at the new Ibanez PIA guitar. "The JEM has been around for 35 years and has seen surprising success, and there's no plans to discontinue it," Vai says. The PIA is therefore "an evolution of the JEM, but it's a new signature piece." Click below to read more and pick up your own.
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  • @H20nas
    @H20nas 4 роки тому +71

    Every time Steve demos this, he seems so excited to show the magnetic back plate.

    • @Homerdread
      @Homerdread 2 роки тому +16

      I mean, those should be the industry standard, I'm usually just let it open since I'm constantly adjusting or changing strings.

  • @phillippitts6294
    @phillippitts6294 4 роки тому +186

    Steve Vai still rocks extra hard

  • @frankschreuders5906
    @frankschreuders5906 4 роки тому +14

    The grandpa of wizardry guitar. Still my favorite. NO ONE will ever surpass the originality, composing skills or being such a great guitar personality. Don’t you ever quit Steve!

    • @Deebz270
      @Deebz270 8 місяців тому

      Steve: NEVER!

  • @ravenstrange8466
    @ravenstrange8466 4 роки тому +39

    These guitars are not only gorgeous but are perfect for the next evolution of the Jem. Love it

  • @QuestForPerfectSound
    @QuestForPerfectSound 4 роки тому +77

    I was hoping for a kid with Tele to show up

    • @dhruvpendharkar488
      @dhruvpendharkar488 4 роки тому

      😂😂😂

    • @iganpparamarta8813
      @iganpparamarta8813 4 роки тому

      I get the reference!

    • @iseeyou3352
      @iseeyou3352 3 роки тому

      @@iganpparamarta8813 explain it plzz

    • @iganpparamarta8813
      @iganpparamarta8813 3 роки тому

      @@iseeyou3352 ua-cam.com/video/CqdL36VKbMQ/v-deo.html you should watch the movie. It’s not a good movie but if you’re into guitar you can relate som much to it. Same like Spinal Tap movie.

    • @Topan_Conspiracy
      @Topan_Conspiracy 3 роки тому

      He's good in karate too 😂

  • @rictualfury965
    @rictualfury965 4 роки тому +114

    There goes my bank account

  • @BrettFairchild
    @BrettFairchild 4 роки тому +66

    steve, you put sustaniacs on all your guitars, just put a white one on the production models man. satch already does it

    • @conordyer2307
      @conordyer2307 4 роки тому +2

      the green nd gold in the background have them

    • @jackpotonthespot2728
      @jackpotonthespot2728 4 роки тому

      Thats true u use fernandes sustainer pickup .thatz what steve vai is

  • @NeuroBoy314
    @NeuroBoy314 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Steve, I was waiting to hear you play the Pia! Beautiful guitar! Great sound!

  • @RG7621
    @RG7621 4 роки тому +7

    Best tone Steve's put out since Ultra Zone.

  • @telecastersRthebest
    @telecastersRthebest 4 роки тому +6

    It's mesmerizing how he frets that neck.

  • @liamtahaney713
    @liamtahaney713 4 роки тому +29

    Love it or hate it, it's definitely "of" Steve

  • @everythingisa3some659
    @everythingisa3some659 4 роки тому +1

    It’s going to take me years to save up for this.
    But it’s worth every penny,
    it’s so beautiful!

  • @SalAdimey
    @SalAdimey 4 роки тому

    well done Mr. Vai , you're the BEST !!!!! thank you for all you're great music and for the JEM and PIA .

  • @37hedonismbot
    @37hedonismbot 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful instrument. Wow.

  • @tonepilot
    @tonepilot 4 роки тому

    Love this guitar. Especially in green and yellow.

  • @zzirjukez2899
    @zzirjukez2899 4 роки тому +7

    Simply amazing.. I bought your book vai. It’s taught me so much. Thank you.

  • @StealthParrot
    @StealthParrot 4 роки тому

    Gorgeous looking instrument!

  • @nelsonm.deoliviera8155
    @nelsonm.deoliviera8155 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful guitar....🇧🇷

  • @nethbt
    @nethbt 4 роки тому +5

    Glad Ibanez realized that Stainless Steel frets are a deal breaker to many high end guitar buyers

  • @drothberg3
    @drothberg3 4 роки тому +37

    I know people aren't going to buy this for the clean tones, but it would be nice to hear what it sounds like without tons of distortion and effects.

    • @satanpuncher06
      @satanpuncher06 4 роки тому +1

      David Rothberg I agree but considering how amazing the jems have always sounded clean I wouldn’t worry

    • @7James77
      @7James77 4 роки тому +1

      The JEMS sounded great in clean tone, I guarantee this will sound even more pristine with these new pickups.

  • @domg7616
    @domg7616 4 роки тому +2

    Steve love the guitars. Truly a soul from the God's. You inspire people everyday.

  • @luisfgd100
    @luisfgd100 4 роки тому

    I like it! Beautiful guitar

  • @nitrokyosho
    @nitrokyosho 4 роки тому

    Beautiful guitar

  • @shanewilson2270
    @shanewilson2270 4 роки тому

    Some wicked tone.

  • @alanrothsman1751
    @alanrothsman1751 4 роки тому +33

    The Ibanez "Liberace."

  • @wizaxed
    @wizaxed 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice!

  • @pepebvelez
    @pepebvelez 4 роки тому

    Woow it looks and sounds great 👍🏻

  • @jeronimovasquez9120
    @jeronimovasquez9120 4 роки тому

    Congratulations master Vai, God bless you.

  • @chrislenhardt5133
    @chrislenhardt5133 7 місяців тому

    I play guitar myself. Not the caliber of satriani or vai but I heard this really awesome backing track and this is what came out of me

  • @nagesh1976
    @nagesh1976 4 роки тому +11

    Sustainiac and true temperament frets would've been nice..

  • @ianyoung8392
    @ianyoung8392 4 роки тому +34

    If he fanned the frets it would have gone beautifully with the flower theme

    • @yaseen_elolemy
      @yaseen_elolemy 4 роки тому

      Fanned frets are ugly as fuck

    • @hellodumplings8564
      @hellodumplings8564 4 роки тому +4

      Ian Young no

    • @ianyoung8392
      @ianyoung8392 4 роки тому +2

      @@hellodumplings8564 Not much of an opinion.... Do you usually give feedback like you would to a dog?

    • @hugowasalreadytaken
      @hugowasalreadytaken 4 роки тому

      would be pretty sick aesteatically... tho that would mess up the tree of life i think. and having a fanfret on a sixstring is a bit overkill in my opinion

    • @hellodumplings8564
      @hellodumplings8564 4 роки тому

      Ian Young Who says I have to give an opinion?

  • @spotmfd9431
    @spotmfd9431 4 роки тому +1

    Very cool

  • @kamaboko1
    @kamaboko1 4 роки тому +2

    I take it the handle is for either really small hands or for using two fingers of a regular sized hand. I was hoping for a tremolo on the headstock and behind the bridge pickup for a "double whammy" experience.

  • @gitarmats
    @gitarmats Рік тому +1

    Damn, these look so good. I really want one now.

  • @jeramyashlock
    @jeramyashlock 4 роки тому +114

    Wow, it's got a magnetic tissue dispenser on the back at 2:27!

    • @V1z10n
      @V1z10n 4 роки тому +4

      That's a pro-tip.

    • @claudep.1926
      @claudep.1926 4 роки тому +6

      For all the guitar wankery.

    • @augustepiccard1985
      @augustepiccard1985 4 роки тому

      hahahahahah

    • @jeramyashlock
      @jeramyashlock 4 роки тому +5

      CM15 Yes that is obvious but my way was funnier

    • @Babs42
      @Babs42 4 роки тому +1

      Spring ring is a bitch.

  • @Slicklickz
    @Slicklickz 4 роки тому +1

    I see Steve has a Switchblade for switching his pedal in the rack just below all those Synergy modules on a shelf.He's got an Eventide 9000 as well,sitting on top of the rack with the Synergy modules.

  • @HunterRouth
    @HunterRouth 4 роки тому

    Yeah. I love it. I didn't like it at first but now I do.

  • @DisVietVetUSA
    @DisVietVetUSA 4 роки тому +1

    Righteous Guitar

  • @andreasnicolaou3084
    @andreasnicolaou3084 4 роки тому +1

    My Mentor, my teacher, a great musician and composer, a great man and the best instrumental guitarist in the world. I respect this man so much. i have my self the Ibanez Jem flora 1 for many years now. For me Ibanez jem guitars are the best in the world. Love you steve you are the best. Andros Nicolaou Singer guitaris from CYPRUS.

    • @Skarakis.1
      @Skarakis.1 3 роки тому

      steve vai μόνο ρε

  • @Robguitarjarvis
    @Robguitarjarvis 4 роки тому +1

    Oh god, I want one !!!

  • @hugowasalreadytaken
    @hugowasalreadytaken 4 роки тому +2

    its got steel frets... steve you magnificent glorious bastard... ya did it

  • @dpedrosoliano
    @dpedrosoliano 4 роки тому +1

    a steve vai guitar is always worth it more than an iphone . guitar & music lasts forever. i love you Mr.Vai!

  • @PooNinja
    @PooNinja 4 роки тому +1

    Momma Mia gotta love the Pia sun dew gold and colors so bold who knows what the future holds.

  • @luishumbertopereiracancio6528
    @luishumbertopereiracancio6528 4 роки тому

    Freaking awesome!

  • @Clayphish
    @Clayphish 4 роки тому

    Whats with the paint runs on that pink model? I thought I was seeing things with the white one in another video, but its on this one too?

  • @carmineanastasio
    @carmineanastasio 4 роки тому +2

    How does the removable backplate affect string change? With a Floyd Rose or Edge Tremolo, you have to clip the ball end off and clamp in via the top of the bridge.
    Cool guitar though.

    • @MusicFed
      @MusicFed 4 роки тому

      Carmine Anastasio thanks for finally saying it. I thought it was really totally unrelated but hey Steve...

    • @franky-161
      @franky-161 4 роки тому

      Carmine Anastasio i thought the same

    • @satanpuncher06
      @satanpuncher06 4 роки тому

      Because you always have to adjust the spring tension, and at least block the bridge during a string change and it’s a huge pita if you have a cover on. Most people just leave them off

  • @adambinnie1332
    @adambinnie1332 4 роки тому

    So what are the price range of these beautiful guitars? can you buy these guitars direct from Ibanez?

  • @JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION
    @JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION 4 роки тому

    I want one of a Gold one!!

  • @robrudock3452
    @robrudock3452 4 роки тому

    Ok so I can get double the holes in my RG now, but is there any guarantee you won't come out with one with 3 holes later? I may wait.

  • @bjorneraker3261
    @bjorneraker3261 4 роки тому +3

    I have two JEMs and the only way I am getting a third is if it has a sustainer. Just like my Schecters!!

    • @blade4174
      @blade4174 4 роки тому

      What is a sustainer ??

  • @jukruhar94
    @jukruhar94 4 роки тому +1

    there should be a JEM or PIA model with the fernandez sustainiac included

  • @robdaslav
    @robdaslav 4 роки тому +13

    Does it come with a rack of effects? Cause that's what we're listening to.

  • @adamredfearn6443
    @adamredfearn6443 4 роки тому

    The volume knob with the hi-pass filter is brilliant. Leave it to Steve Vai to keep innovating the weirdest and best guitar trends on the market

    • @sambroxguitar
      @sambroxguitar 4 роки тому

      Adam Redfearn JS1000 had that years ago

  • @vladzubac5360
    @vladzubac5360 2 роки тому

    i only have one question..why not soldering a treble bleed on the volume pot instead of geting a push pull pot? it would have been mmuch easier..

  • @jerryvahnknight218
    @jerryvahnknight218 4 роки тому +1

    Always Vaital!

  • @ManishChalise
    @ManishChalise 2 роки тому

    What's that 2 extra switches, I only see those in Steve Vai guitar. Any info regarding that?

  • @julenropitini3989
    @julenropitini3989 4 роки тому

    I want one

  • @jasondesjardins7371
    @jasondesjardins7371 4 роки тому

    Beautiful. Pricey but beautiful.

  • @midna6633
    @midna6633 4 роки тому

    Damn that panther pink color is a must have :(

  • @Scott__C
    @Scott__C 4 роки тому +3

    So, why did the magnetic trem cover take this long to have on a guitar? Just looked at DiMarzio's site. Seems every revision Steve makes hotter pickups.

    • @martinroskilly9994
      @martinroskilly9994 4 роки тому

      Scott C, I was thinking the same.... the magnet cover maybe ok with these particular pickups.... be interesting to see how other pick ups react to it.... ie EMG active ones🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @Scott__C
      @Scott__C 4 роки тому

      @@martinroskilly9994 Good Point. Didn't think about that.

    • @JorisGriffioen
      @JorisGriffioen 4 роки тому +1

      @@martinroskilly9994 It's probably just going to be a couple small not super strong magnets, I'd be surprised if they had any effect whatsoever.

  • @brendangilligan8701
    @brendangilligan8701 4 роки тому +48

    Oh hi guys, Steve here. This is my signature guitar, but eh, I actually modify if when I get if from Ibanez, ya know little sustainiac here, bitta scalloping there. No you can't have this sustainiac version. Okay bye.

    • @KrisL83
      @KrisL83 4 роки тому +8

      totally agree. I've been waiting for a sustainer version Jem for so long. Steve uses it so much, he has it installed on most of his guitars, why not release one?

    •  4 роки тому +6

      the scalloped top frets are a regular feature on Steve's guitars. And you can just customize yours with a Sustainiac

    • @bjorneraker3261
      @bjorneraker3261 4 роки тому +13

      @ Why should I have to customize it? Do you know what a bitch of a mod that is? You'll need route out an extra cavity to fit the controllers. That's what he has had done to the green one. Blows my mind that after 30 years of Steve Himself playing guitars sustainer mod'ed guitars we still can't buy an Ibanez JEM with a sustainer.

    • @beyondthegong
      @beyondthegong 4 роки тому

      just buy a fucking Sustaniac, you boneheads...

    • @FireGrizzlyy
      @FireGrizzlyy 4 роки тому +1

      Because it's expensive

  • @Jamesfoofighter
    @Jamesfoofighter 4 роки тому +1

    No plans to discontinue the Jem, but will there ever be anymore limited edition runs?

  • @justpassingthrooo3505
    @justpassingthrooo3505 4 роки тому

    Does it come in black?

  • @wabisabi6802
    @wabisabi6802 4 роки тому

    Like the Evolution pickups with less bass. 👌

  • @unclelelax8341
    @unclelelax8341 4 роки тому +4

    Me: I don't have to buy guitars this year
    Steve : Oh really?

  • @guitarjem2670
    @guitarjem2670 4 роки тому +1

    I'm planning to get my yellow Jem VDY married to that gorgeous pink PIA!

  • @santesruthoff913
    @santesruthoff913 3 роки тому +1

    Steve vai -- the great --🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @marstudios7879
    @marstudios7879 4 роки тому +1

    Waooo what a beautiful and gorgeous guitar. Mr. Vai is great picking up these guitar models.

  • @stevevai2606
    @stevevai2606 4 роки тому +5

    That is just amazing the most beautiful evolution of anything I've ever seen and it sounds amazing I think? I am so getting 2 this year

  • @ask_0349
    @ask_0349 3 роки тому

    Why steve vai pias had different neck pickup in video when we look its pick at website the pickups look same

  • @ariskaraiskos8079
    @ariskaraiskos8079 2 роки тому

    having a digital tuner plugged in makes me sceptical for the tuning capabilities of these so expensive guitars. any owner can verify if it stays in tune?

  • @naminmusic5505
    @naminmusic5505 4 роки тому

    🤘

  • @user-sz2pb3bs9p
    @user-sz2pb3bs9p 4 роки тому

    新しいアルバムが出るということなんですかね?

  • @TheDkelt
    @TheDkelt 3 роки тому

    Is their a guitar pedal that gets that Steve via sound

  • @oscarbarquincaloca5762
    @oscarbarquincaloca5762 4 роки тому

    It seems like some early chinese copies of the JEM. And by the way, does he have the springs set covered with tissues for some reason? Prototipe? Steve vai should be using first lo pro edge on all guitars, isnt he?

    • @jarydstewart1885
      @jarydstewart1885 4 роки тому

      Oscar Barquin Caloca it keeps the guitar a lot quieter cause the tissues dampen the springs in the back which are supposedly heard by the pickups

  • @m.sav8862
    @m.sav8862 4 роки тому

    A holographic headstock inlay? Niceeeeeeee.

  • @edhombre
    @edhombre 4 роки тому +7

    I would have loved to have heard this guitar without all of the effects. It still sounds great but yeah.

  • @ashleyjackson8538
    @ashleyjackson8538 4 роки тому

    Ive heard hes quite good,

  • @BOOLsheet
    @BOOLsheet 3 роки тому

    Price is 3.5k which is insane. You could get a JP with a beautiful top, piezo, and roasted neck for less.

  • @yuliefelice5643
    @yuliefelice5643 Рік тому

  • @mantashaft
    @mantashaft 4 роки тому

    They should release an IPA guitar

  • @geet77777
    @geet77777 2 роки тому

    anyone know the guitar farthest to the right on the wall? teal and orange

  • @scwalts
    @scwalts 4 роки тому

    4:50 LOL. Did he swap the pickups out

  • @MrMarkRoads
    @MrMarkRoads 4 роки тому +1

    What a great guy. It would be awesome to have a guitar company behind you. I build guitars, buy inexpensive ones chop them up to build my bastards. I'm envious Steve.

  • @MrScrofulous
    @MrScrofulous 4 роки тому +1

    I really love this new guitar. Green one please, but wiht a pearl pick-guard, or a white one, cos the white with gold hardware is porn. Love the yin/yang design, very Steve/Vai. ZOMG, man-crush !!

  • @zeus-bx9xw
    @zeus-bx9xw 4 роки тому

    ooooh yeah

  • @jackpotonthespot2728
    @jackpotonthespot2728 4 роки тому

    Ausome guitar nem Gen Pia with sustianac pickup

  • @KRG54
    @KRG54 4 роки тому

    Whats up with the ones with the same two switches?

    • @MEGAMIGA
      @MEGAMIGA 4 роки тому

      They contain a Sustainer system

    • @kamaboko1
      @kamaboko1 4 роки тому +4

      That guitar was "too" signature for the general public. Sort of ridiculous they didn't add a sustainer.

  • @chuckadams195
    @chuckadams195 4 роки тому

    Awesome and the guitar ain’t so bad either!!!!

  • @grtxyz4358
    @grtxyz4358 4 роки тому

    It’s a cool axe, I would have prefered a bit more roundness like the handpainted bodies ones he used for a while, the top looks a bit like the EX series now, which is a kinda cheap series and the bottom horn seems unchanged. They probably didn’t want to go too far into AZ territory, understandbly Vai has to have his own. Colors are awesome and a cool nod to the past

  • @themayor6836
    @themayor6836 4 роки тому +1

    I think this guitar is named after his Wife Pia who played in Vixen.

  • @wjbecker4
    @wjbecker4 4 роки тому +2

    Would love a version with lots of subtle grey shades😀

  • @Zakster90
    @Zakster90 4 роки тому

    Damn... that’s pretty

  • @MusicFed
    @MusicFed 4 роки тому

    The green Pia already modified! Steve! No time wasted uh?

  • @Ebotronix
    @Ebotronix 4 роки тому

    two Sustaniac versions in the video but no word about the Sustaniac version?

  • @Mcfly0856
    @Mcfly0856 4 роки тому

    I'd be in if it had the sustainer

  • @baniraizan3550
    @baniraizan3550 4 роки тому

    It’ll be great if he can have the in built sustainer option for us to buy. Sad..

  • @Mattbuchanan71
    @Mattbuchanan71 4 роки тому +18

    kinda makes you wonder what Steve Vai's house looks like? You know it's gotta be gaudy.

  • @jackpotonthespot2728
    @jackpotonthespot2728 4 роки тому

    Better to have that kind of PIA ibanez with sustainer pickup

  • @thescriptwriter824
    @thescriptwriter824 4 роки тому

    This guys not bad.