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

• SPECS
  • neck type PIA5pc Maple/Walnut neck
  • top/back/body Alder body
  • fretboard Rosewood fretboardPIA Blossom inlay
  • fret Jumbo Stainless Steel fretsPrestige 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
• NECK DIMENSIONS
  • • Scale : 648mm/25.5"
    • a : Width 43mm at NUT
    • b : Width 58mm at 24F
    • c : Thickness 18mm at 1F
    • d : Thickness 20mm at 12F
    • Radius : 430mmR

  • DESCRIPTION

• SWITCHING SYSTEM

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• CONTROLS

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• OTHER FEATURES
  • Gotoh® machine heads
  • High-pass filter on volume control (push/pull)
  • Luminlay side dots
  • Hardshell case included
  • Ultralite Tremolo Arm™ included

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