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

The tremolo cavity plate is held in place magnetically, allowing for quick removal and reinstallation when changing strings or adjusting the tremolo system.

Luminlay side dots

The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.

• neck type: PIA5pc Maple/Walnut neck
• top/back/body: Alder body
• fretboard: Rosewood fretboard / PIA Blossom inlay
• fret: Jumbo Stainless Steel frets / Prestige fret edge treatment
• number of frets: 24
• bridge: Edge bridge
• string space: 10.8mm
• neck pickup: DiMarzio® UtoPIA™ (H) neck pickupPassive/Ceramic
• middle pickup: DiMarzio® UtoPIA™ (S) middle pickupPassive/Alnico
• bridge pickup: DiMarzio® UtoPIA™ (H) bridge pickupPassive/Ceramic
• factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• strings: D'Addario® EXL120
• string gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
• nut: Locking nut
• hardware color: Chrome