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"Some guitars are built for performance, some for aesthetic. These instruments are the best of both worlds... and perhaps the universe!"
The 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack.
Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.
The newly designed PIA Blossom inlay is gorgeous, prominent, and elegantly imparts Steve Vai’s trademark style and artistic vision.
For easier high note bending and tapping.
The Alder body delivers a well-balanced bright tone, enriched resonance and sustain.
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 provide super precision, smooth feel, and minimal back lush.
The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.
A high pass filter on the volume pot maintains highs at low volumes.
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.
The tremolo cavity plate is held in place magnetically, allowing for quick removal and reinstallation when changing strings or adjusting the tremolo system.
The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.
When the pickup selector switch is in neck position, the neck humbucker is selected. When the switch is between neck and center position, the bridge side of the neck humbucker and the center pickup are selected. When the switch is in center position, the center pickup is selected. When the switch is between the center and bridge position, center pickup and the neck side of the bridge humbucker are selected. When the switch is in bridge position, the bridge humbucker is selected.