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.
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.
Alder body
The Alder body delivers a well-balanced bright tone, enriched resonance and sustain.
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 super precision, smooth feel, and minimal back lush.
Edge tremolo
The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.
High-pass filter on volume control (push/pull)
A high pass filter on the volume pot maintains highs at low volumes.
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
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SPECS
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neck typePIA5pc Maple/Walnut neck
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top/back/bodyAlder body
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fretboardRosewood fretboardPIA Blossom inlay
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fretJumbo Stainless Steel fretsPrestige fret edge treatment
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number of frets24
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bridgeEdge bridge
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string space10.8mm
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neck pickupDiMarzio® UtoPIA™ (H) neck pickupPassive/Ceramic
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middle pickupDiMarzio® UtoPIA™ (S) middle pickupPassive/Alnico
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bridge pickupDiMarzio® UtoPIA™ (H) bridge pickupPassive/Ceramic
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factory tuning1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
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stringsD'Addario® EXL120
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string gauge.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
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nutLocking nut
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hardware colorChrome
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NECK DIMENSIONS
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Scale :648mm/25.5"
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a : Width43mm at NUT
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b : Width58mm at 24F
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c : Thickness18mm at 1F
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d : Thickness20mm at 12F
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Radius :430mmR
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DESCRIPTION
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SWITCHING SYSTEM
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CONTROLS
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OTHER FEATURES
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Gotoh® machine heads
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High-pass filter on volume control (push/pull)
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Luminlay side dots
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Hardshell case included
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Ultralite Tremolo Arm™ included
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The tremolo cavity plate is held in place magnetically, allowing for quick removal and reinstallation when changing strings or adjusting the tremolo system.