Specs:
• Model: JEM7V-WH Steve Vai Signature
• Finish: White
• Body: Alder
• Neck: 5-Piece Maple / Walnut
• Neck Profile: JEM Prestige
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Pearloid / Abalone Tree of Life Inlay
• Radius: 430mm / 16.9"
• Frets: 24 w/6105 Fretwire, Prestige Fret Edge Treatment
• Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm
• Nut: Locking Nut
• Pickups: DiMarzio Evolution HSH Set
• Controls: Volume, Tone, 5-Way Selector
• Bridge: Edge Pro Tremolo
• Hardware: Gold
• Pickguard: White Pearloid
• Case: Original Hardshell Case
• Country: Japan
• Year: 2006

Personal Thoughts:
The JEM7V is one of those guitars that is instantly recognisable and still feels properly special every time you pick one up. By 2006, the spec had landed in a really strong place too, with the rosewood board, 5-piece maple/walnut neck, Edge Pro trem and full Evolution HSH set making it a very refined version of the classic Vai formula. The 24 frets, flatter radius and Prestige-level neck work are a huge part of why these play so well, and the Tree of Life inlay, gold hardware and pearloid guard give it that unmistakable high-end JEM look. It is also worth saying that condition matters massively on these. A clean 2006 example that has been well looked after is always going to be more appealing, especially when the frets still only show very light wear and look comfortably away from needing major work. The JEM7V’s core 2005–2006 spec, including the rosewood board, 5-piece maple/walnut neck, Edge Pro bridge and Evolution pickups, is consistent across multiple model references.

Condition Report:
Excellent condition. One or two very minor impressions are present, but overall it has clearly been very well looked after. Frets show only very light playwear and still appear a long way off needing a refret or any serious attention. Overall a very tidy and well-preserved example for the year.

Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome, video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars, personal consignment service available via our site at 10% rate.

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ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • JEM7V-WH Steve Vai Signature with Rosewood Fretboard
Finish
  • White
Categories
Year
  • 2004 - 2019
Made In
  • Japan
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Model Family
Color Family
  • White
Series
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Material
  • Basswood
  • Alder
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Pickup Configuration
  • HSH
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Locking Tremolo Bridge
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Artist
  • Steve Vai
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 24

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