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Now, I shall be talking about Steve Vai Signature Electric Guitar. The Ibanez JEM7V. This Guitar is still in production and costs roughly around US$2800.

Steve Vai wanted to design a custom-made JEM for himself. After a lot of pondering, he decided that the colour would be white with gold hardware. Ibanez then sent 4 of the JEM7V for his pleasure. He then designed a special pick-up with DiMarzio. He named all 4 pick-ups (each for his JEM7V) after a Harley Davidson Engine Style.

Finally the Pick-up that should be placed in each of his JEM7V is the EVOLUTION Pick-up.

Steve began using Evo before the Sex and Religion recordings (1993) and has been his "partner" ever since.

Steve has stated that "Evo" has been the voice of his heart. Steve have cried, screamed and bled through Evo. Evo has helped Steve express his deepest emotional expressions and secrets.

I only came to know this Guitar during one of Steve's performance. His handling and overtones really shows how much he cares his guitar. Unfortunately, like everything else, Evo has been a victim of Age. Its constant usage and playtime has more or less wrecked the guitar. But nevertheless, Evo is still in Business.


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