Steve Vai
Name: Steve Vai
DOB: June 6, 1960
From: Carle Place, New York
Bands: David Lee Roth, Frank Zappa, Solo, Whitesnake
Guitars: Ibanez
Amplifiers: Carvin
Links: Official Website, Twitter, Facebook
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Steve Vai is a rock guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and producer. Steve Vai is known as one of the world’s greatest guitar virtuosos.
Vai started his professional career with Frank Zappa. He recorded and toured in Zappa’s band from 1980 to 1982. He then began a solo career in 1983 and has released 13 solo albums as of 2008. Apart from his work with Frank Zappa, Vai has also recorded and toured with Public Image Ltd., Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth, and Whitesnake. He has composed music for movie soundtracks and in 1999 Vai started his own record label, Favored Nations.
Vai continues to tour regularly, with his own group and fellow guitar instrumentalist friend Joe Satriani on the G3 series of tours. Billy Sheehan, former David Lee Roth and Mr. Big bassist also joined him for a world tour.
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In 1990, Vai released his critically acclaimed solo album Passion and Warfare. The song "For the Love of God" was voted #29 in a readers’ poll of the 100 greatest guitar solos of all time in Guitar World Magazine.
Steve Vai has been acclaimed as one of the most accomplished guitarists of all time. He is famous for his technical mastery of the guitar as well as stylish performance techniques that set him apart from the rest of the pack of aspiring guitar greats. Through his music and success, Vai remains true to his roots and strives to contribute to the world with his music. He founded the Make A Noise Foundation in 1986 to help provide young, talented musicians with instruments and options for developing their talents. By staying true to his own style and beliefs, working to better the world through his music, and putting in the time and effort to become a technical master.
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 | | Ibanez Steve Vai Jem505 Electric Guitar Black | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 1,599.99 | | Steve Vai has changed the way musicians think about what a guitar can really do. His signature Ibanez guitars are no different: iconic, sublime, awe-inspiring, and outrageous. The Ibanez JEM series guitars are trailblazers in a world of imitators there's nothing like them. These Ibanez electric guitar have been proudly made in Japan since their debut in 1987The JEM505 Steve Vai guitar has a contoured basswood body and features a 5-piece maple and walnut bolt-on neck with the JEM Prestige neck profile that provides easy access to all registers. A 24-fret maple fretboard offers bright tone and is tastefully adorned with black dot inlays. The Ibanez JEM505 Steve Vai guitar will let you scream or moan with the low-profile Edge bridge and groundbreaking Lion's Claw tremolo cavity that allows pitches to be radically raised or lowered without obstruction. The Ibanez JEM505 guitar also sports Steve Vai's famous Monkey Grip body hole. The Ibanez JEM505 electric guitar unleashes scorching highs, bone-rattling lows and every bit of tone and nuance in between, with its powerful and perfectly balanced Ibanez Vintage 7 humbucking (neck), Single 1 (middle) single-coil, and Vintage 8 (bridge) humbucking pickups. The Vintage 7 humbucker features a ceramic magnet for a tone and response that is bright and tight very dynamic for chording and rhythm work. The Ibanez Single 1 is a traditional-sounding, yet high-output single-coil pickup with Alnico V polepieces for even string output. It is designed to work with humbuckers in the split position. The Ibanez Vintage 8 humbucker also has an Alnico magnet and is a warm, articulate lead pickup with enhanced overtones. It yields good harmonics without excessive brightness. Ibanez's split-5 wiring provides incredible tonal versatility. The Ibanez JEM505 guitar comes with a molded hardshell case.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Neck: 5-piece maple/walnut bolt-onNeck profile: JEM PrestigeBody: basswood bodyFrets: 6105 fretsFingerboard: mapleInlay: black dot inlaysBridge: Edge with Lion's Claw tremolo cavityNeck pickup: Ibanez Vintage 7 (humbucker)Middle pickup: Ibanez Single 1 (single-coil)Bridge pickup: Ibanez Vintage 8 (humbucker)Switching system: Position 1: neck pickup (humbucking)Position 2: neck split-coil (inside) and middle pickup (humbucking)Position 3: middle pickup (single-coilPosition 4: bridge split-coil (inside) and middle pickup (humbucking)Position 5: bridge pickup humbuckingCase: molded JEM 505 with plush red interior |  |
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 | | Ibanez Steve Vai Jem505 Electric Guitar White | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 1,599.99 | | Steve Vai has changed the way musicians think about what a guitar can really do. His signature Ibanez guitars are no different: iconic, sublime, awe-inspiring, and outrageous. The Ibanez JEM series guitars are trailblazers in a world of imitators there's nothing like them. These Ibanez electric guitar have been proudly made in Japan since their debut in 1987The JEM505 Steve Vai guitar has a contoured basswood body and features a 5-piece maple and walnut bolt-on neck with the JEM Prestige neck profile that provides easy access to all registers. A 24-fret maple fretboard offers bright tone and is tastefully adorned with black dot inlays. The Ibanez JEM505 Steve Vai guitar will let you scream or moan with the low-profile Edge bridge and groundbreaking Lion's Claw tremolo cavity that allows pitches to be radically raised or lowered without obstruction. The Ibanez JEM505 guitar also sports Steve Vai's famous Monkey Grip body hole. The Ibanez JEM505 electric guitar unleashes scorching highs, bone-rattling lows and every bit of tone and nuance in between, with its powerful and perfectly balanced Ibanez Vintage 7 humbucking (neck), Single 1 (middle) single-coil, and Vintage 8 (bridge) humbucking pickups. The Vintage 7 humbucker features a ceramic magnet for a tone and response that is bright and tight very dynamic for chording and rhythm work. The Ibanez Single 1 is a traditional-sounding, yet high-output single-coil pickup with Alnico V polepieces for even string output. It is designed to work with humbuckers in the split position. The Ibanez Vintage 8 humbucker also has an Alnico magnet and is a warm, articulate lead pickup with enhanced overtones. It yields good harmonics without excessive brightness. Ibanez's split-5 wiring provides incredible tonal versatility. The Ibanez JEM505 guitar comes with a molded hardshell case.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Neck: 5-piece maple/walnut bolt-onNeck profile: JEM PrestigeBody: basswood bodyFrets: 6105 fretsFingerboard: mapleInlay: black dot inlaysBridge: Edge with Lion's Claw tremolo cavityNeck pickup: Ibanez Vintage 7 (humbucker)Middle pickup: Ibanez Single 1 (single-coil)Bridge pickup: Ibanez Vintage 8 (humbucker)Switching system: Position 1: neck pickup (humbucking)Position 2: neck split-coil (inside) and middle pickup (humbucking)Position 3: middle pickup (single-coilPosition 4: bridge split-coil (inside) and middle pickup (humbucking)Position 5: bridge pickup humbuckingCase: molded JEM 505 with plush red interior | |
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| | Ibanez Steve Vai Jem505 Electric Guitar Black | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 1,599.99 | | Steve Vai has changed the way musicians think about what a guitar can really do. His signature Ibanez guitars are no different: iconic, sublime, awe-inspiring, and outrageous. The Ibanez JEM series guitars are trailblazers in a world of imitators there's nothing like them. These Ibanez electric guitar have been proudly made in Japan since their debut in 1987The JEM505 Steve Vai guitar has a contoured basswood body and features a 5-piece maple and walnut bolt-on neck with the JEM Prestige neck profile that provides easy access to all registers. A 24-fret maple fretboard offers bright tone and is tastefully adorned with black dot inlays. The Ibanez JEM505 Steve Vai guitar will let you scream or moan with the low-profile Edge bridge and groundbreaking Lion's Claw tremolo cavity that allows pitches to be radically raised or lowered without obstruction. The Ibanez JEM505 guitar also sports Steve Vai's famous Monkey Grip body hole. The Ibanez JEM505 electric guitar unleashes scorching highs, bone-rattling lows and every bit of tone and nuance in between, with its powerful and perfectly balanced Ibanez Vintage 7 humbucking (neck), Single 1 (middle) single-coil, and Vintage 8 (bridge) humbucking pickups. The Vintage 7 humbucker features a ceramic magnet for a tone and response that is bright and tight very dynamic for chording and rhythm work. The Ibanez Single 1 is a traditional-sounding, yet high-output single-coil pickup with Alnico V polepieces for even string output. It is designed to work with humbuckers in the split position. The Ibanez Vintage 8 humbucker also has an Alnico magnet and is a warm, articulate lead pickup with enhanced overtones. It yields good harmonics without excessive brightness. Ibanez's split-5 wiring provides incredible tonal versatility. The Ibanez JEM505 guitar comes with a molded hardshell case.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Neck: 5-piece maple/walnut bolt-onNeck profile: JEM PrestigeBody: basswood bodyFrets: 6105 fretsFingerboard: mapleInlay: black dot inlaysBridge: Edge with Lion's Claw tremolo cavityNeck pickup: Ibanez Vintage 7 (humbucker)Middle pickup: Ibanez Single 1 (single-coil)Bridge pickup: Ibanez Vintage 8 (humbucker)Switching system: Position 1: neck pickup (humbucking)Position 2: neck split-coil (inside) and middle pickup (humbucking)Position 3: middle pickup (single-coilPosition 4: bridge split-coil (inside) and middle pickup (humbucking)Position 5: bridge pickup humbuckingCase: molded JEM 505 with plush red interior | |
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 | | Dimarzio Steve Vai Evolution Humbucker Set Black | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 169.99 | | The DiMarzio Steve Vai Evolution Humbucker Set contains 3 well-designed pickups: the Evolution Neck F-spaced (neck), the Evolution V2 Middle (middle), and the Evolution Bridge F-spaced (bridge). Easy to install, they'll bring a collection of Steve's favorite tones to your guitar while reducing noise.The Evolution Neck and Bridge humbuckers are the result of two years of research to come up with the right sound for a very demanding player: Steve Vai and his Ibanez Jems. Both pickups are designed for maximum impact and power. The neck pickup is fat, punchy and loud. The bridge pickup is tight, aggressive and louder. Both pickups have our patented dual-resonance configuration to reproduce more harmonic overtones than conventional humbuckers. Evolution pickups are not polite-sounding, and they're not for the inexperienced, but if you've got the chops and a hot amp your sound will burn. The Evolution pickups were originally designed with live gigs in mind, but they have so much presence and definition that they're great recording pickups, too they slice right through even the densest mix.Evolution Neck (neck)Recommended For: The Evolution neck model will work in almost all solid-bodies and most semi-hollow bodies as well. Tech Talk: Obviously, the Evolution was designed for Steve's Ibanez Jems, but it can add a lot of punch and definition to Les Pauls and similar set-neck guitars - even the lowest bass notes really jump out of the amp, and feedback occurs easily with a wide range of harmonic overtones.Evolution V2 Middle (middle)The DiMarzio ISCV2 single-coil pickup is specifically designed for use with DiMarzio Evolution Neck and Bridge models in a wiring configuration made popular by Steve Vai. When the 5-way switch is in the 1 or 5 position, you hear the neck or bridge humbucker. When played in the 2 or 4 position, the middle single-coil combines in parallel with one coil of either humbucker and produces a distinctive tone with hum cancellation. The middle (3) position gives a true single coil sound which is not hum canceling. A schematic of this wiring configuration is included with the ISCV2.Evolution Bridge (bridge)Recommended For: Bridge position in solid body guitars. The Evolution bridge pickup works best for soloing where the sound must cut through. Low notes are very tight, and the highs have a lot of presence, enabling the pickup to be heard in almost any situation. Obviously, the Evolution was designed for Steve's Ibanez Jems, but it can add a lot of punch and definition to Les Pauls and similar set-neck guitars - even the lowest bass notes really jump out of the amp, and feedback occurs easily with a wide range of harmonic overtones.Versatile collection of Steve's favorite tonesQuiet performanceGreat value | |
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 | | DiMarzio Steve Vai Signature Guitar Cable 18 FT | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 119.99 | | Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has been using DiMarzio cables for years. The Steve Vai Signature Guitar Cable features modified gold-plated DiMarzio/Switchcraft plugs. These plugs incorporate improved strain relief for the already well-designed Switchcraft end. They have a jewelry finish and feature a ring with Steve Vai's logo to identify the guitar side of the cable. The reduced capacitance cable is specially tuned for Vai's sound. The DiMarzio guitar cables are encased in a black braided jacket that protects the cable from damage, and they are double shielded to reduce hum, interference and stage noise. | |
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 | | Dimarzio Steve Vai Signature Guitar Cable 18 Ft | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 119.99 | | Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has been using DiMarzio cables for years. The Steve Vai Signature Guitar Cable features modified gold-plated DiMarzio/Switchcraft plugs. These plugs incorporate improved strain relief for the already well-designed Switchcraft end. They have a jewelry finish and feature a ring with Steve Vai's logo to identify the guitar side of the cable. The reduced capacitance cable is specially tuned for Vai's sound. The DiMarzio guitar cables are encased in a black braided jacket that protects the cable from damage, and they are double shielded to reduce hum, interference and stage noise. | |
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 | | Morley Steve Vai Bad Horsie Wah Pedal | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 117.99 | | The Morley Steve Vai Bad Horsie Wah Pedal is set to Steve's precise specs and equipped with Morley's superior electro-optical circuitry to handle the heavy wah. This effects pedal is switchless for easy use. You just step on the pedal to engage wah and step off to bypass. Special buffer circuitry prevents signal loading, gives you superior wah tone, and drives long cables. LED indicator and easy-access battery compartment. Morley gives you a 2-year warranty with your Bad Horsie. | |
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| | Morley Steve Vai Bad Horsie Wah Pedal | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 117.99 | | The Morley Steve Vai Bad Horsie Wah Pedal is set to Steve's precise specs and equipped with Morley's superior electro-optical circuitry to handle the heavy wah. This effects pedal is switchless for easy use. You just step on the pedal to engage wah and step off to bypass. Special buffer circuitry prevents signal loading, gives you superior wah tone, and drives long cables. LED indicator and easy-access battery compartment. Morley gives you a 2-year warranty with your Bad Horsie. | |
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| | DiMarzio Steve Vai Signature Guitar Cable 10 FT | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 99.99 | | Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has been using DiMarzio cables for years. The Steve Vai Signature Guitar Cable features modified gold-plated DiMarzio/Switchcraft plugs. These plugs incorporate improved strain relief for the already well-designed Switchcraft end. They have a jewelry finish and feature a ring with Steve Vai's logo to identify the guitar side of the cable. The reduced capacitance cable is specially tuned for Vai's sound. The DiMarzio guitar cables are encased in a black braided jacket that protects the cable from damage, and they are double shielded to reduce hum, interference and stage noise. | |
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| | Dimarzio Steve Vai Signature Guitar Cable 10 Ft | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 99.99 | | Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has been using DiMarzio cables for years. The Steve Vai Signature Guitar Cable features modified gold-plated DiMarzio/Switchcraft plugs. These plugs incorporate improved strain relief for the already well-designed Switchcraft end. They have a jewelry finish and feature a ring with Steve Vai's logo to identify the guitar side of the cable. The reduced capacitance cable is specially tuned for Vai's sound. The DiMarzio guitar cables are encased in a black braided jacket that protects the cable from damage, and they are double shielded to reduce hum, interference and stage noise. | |
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 | | DiMarzio Steve Vai 2" Italian Leather ClipLock Strap Black/Silver | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 99.99 | DiMarzio ClipLock straps, with the world's most secure and unique guitar strap fastening system, have been a favorite of Steve Vai for many years. Steve has grown fond of the Italian leather ClipLock® strap, so DiMarzio worked with him to design a custom Vai logo to grace his signature strap.
The Steve Vai Italian Leather ClipLock Strap is made from thick Italian leather using a special tanning process that makes it incredibly soft and flexible (or for Steve, is it flex-able?). It feels like an old friend the first time you wear it. | |
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 | | DiMarzio Steve Vai 2" Italian Leather ClipLock Strap Black/Gold | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 99.99 | DiMarzio ClipLock straps, with the world's most secure and unique guitar strap fastening system, have been a favorite of Steve Vai for many years. Steve has grown fond of the Italian leather ClipLock® strap, so DiMarzio worked with him to design a custom Vai logo to grace his signature strap.
The Steve Vai Italian Leather ClipLock Strap is made from thick Italian leather using a special tanning process that makes it incredibly soft and flexible (or for Steve, is it flex-able?). It feels like an old friend the first time you wear it. | |
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| | Dimarzio Steve Vai 2" Italian Leather Cliplock Strap Black/Gold | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 99.99 | | DiMarzio ClipLock straps, with the world's most secure and unique guitar strap fastening system, have been a favorite of Steve Vai for many years. Steve has grown fond of the Italian leather ClipLock strap, so DiMarzio worked with him to design a custom Vai logo to grace his signature strap. The Steve Vai Italian Leather ClipLock Strap is made from thick Italian leather using a special tanning process that makes it incredibly soft and flexible (or for Steve, is it flex-able?). It feels like an old friend the first time you wear it. | |
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 | | Dimarzio Steve Vai 2" Italian Leather Cliplock Strap Black/Silver | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 99.99 | | DiMarzio ClipLock straps, with the world's most secure and unique guitar strap fastening system, have been a favorite of Steve Vai for many years. Steve has grown fond of the Italian leather ClipLock strap, so DiMarzio worked with him to design a custom Vai logo to grace his signature strap. The Steve Vai Italian Leather ClipLock Strap is made from thick Italian leather using a special tanning process that makes it incredibly soft and flexible (or for Steve, is it flex-able?). It feels like an old friend the first time you wear it. | |
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 | | Ibanez Steve Vai Pink Signature Picks 6-Pack | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 4.99 | | Ibanez offers picks for just about every type of player, featuring different feels, functions and looks. Here are Vai's signature picks, and he won't use anything else.1.0mm thickness | |
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 | | Hal Leonard Steve Vai Fire Garden Guitar Tab Songbook | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 24.95 | | The Steve Vai Fire Garden guitar tab book is the matching folio with all 18 tracks, including "Aching Hunger," "Brother," "The Crying Machine," and more. Includes full-color photos. Tablature. 248 pages. | |
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 | | Hal Leonard Steve Vai Alien Love Secrets Guitar Tab Songbook | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 24.95 | | Seven-song matching folio to Steve Vai's Alien Love Secrets with an introduction and 8 pages of color photos. Includes: "Bad Horsie," "Juice," "Die to Live," "The Boy from Seattle," "Ya-Yo Gakk," "Kill the Guy With the Ball/The God Eaters," "Tender Surrender."Guitar tablature: Yes80 pagesSize: 12" x 9"Artist: "Steve Vai"ISBN: 0793544491 | |
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| | Hal Leonard Steve Vai Alien Love Secrets Guitar Tab Songbook | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 24.95 | | Seven-song matching folio to Steve Vai's Alien Love Secrets with an introduction and 8 pages of color photos. Includes: "Bad Horsie," "Juice," "Die to Live," "The Boy from Seattle," "Ya-Yo Gakk," "Kill the Guy With the Ball/The God Eaters," "Tender Surrender."Guitar tablature: Yes80 pagesSize: 12" x 9"Artist: "Steve Vai"ISBN: 0793544491 | |
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 | | Hal Leonard Steve Vai - Real Illusions: Reflections Guitar Tab Songbook | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 24.95 | | This is a folio to Steve Vai's album Real Illusions, and features note-for-note transcriptions of this guitar-master's amazing playing on all 11 tracks, including: Building the Church Firewall Freak Show Excess K'm-Pee-Du-Wee Yai Yai and more. | |
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 | | Hal Leonard Steve Vai Fire Garden Guitar Tab Songbook | | Offer by: Musician's Friend | | Price: USD 24.95 | | The Steve Vai Fire Garden guitar tab book is the matching folio with all 18 tracks, including "Aching Hunger," "Brother," "The Crying Machine," and more. Includes full-color photos. Tablature. 248 pages.Aching HungerAll About EveBangkokBlowfishBrotherDamn YouDeepnessDyin' DayFire Garden Suite: Bull Whip/Pusa Road/Angel Food/Taurus BulbaGenocideHand On HeartLittle AlligatorThe Crying Machinehe Mysterious Murder of Christian Tiera's LoverThere's A Fire In The HouseWarm RegardsWhen I Was A Little BoyWhookam | |
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