“Just like the JEM, it’s a very sleek, very kind of ‘metal machine,’" he said. Three years in development, the result is the new Steve Vai Signature PIA (Paradise in Art). Speaking to Guitar World ahead of our March 2020 cover story, Steve Vai said that the PIA is created in much the same spirit as the JEM: it's a player's guitar. $499.99. There is multi-coloured blossom inlay spiralling up the fretboard. Body & Neck Ibanez JEMJRWH Steve Vai Signature 6-String Electric Guitar - White 4.5 out of 5 stars 54. It's immediately apparent that this ornate instrument is an evolved version of the Vai’s familiar JEM series of instruments. Petal Grip Exclusively designed for the PIA, the new Petal Grip offers a balanced, contemporary design aesthetic. The Steve Vai Signature JEM has been a best seller for Ibanez and for us at Musician's Friend since if first launched over 30 years ago. "It’s built for tone, for speed, for intonation, for real performance. Ibanez PIA3761 Steve Vai Signature … For the PIA, Ibanez have tweaked a number of features to elevate it to new creative heights. NAMM 2020: Ibanez has unveiled the next evolution of Steve Vai's signature JEM series, the frankly stunning Paradise In Art (PIA). 2 offers from $1,499.00. The PIA retains much of the decorative panache of the JEM. The newly designed PIA Blossom inlay is gorgeous, prominent, and elegantly imparts Steve Vai’s trademark style and artistic vision. Now, Steve Vai and Ibanez have developed a new signature guitar as an evolution of that original design. Only 4 left in stock - order soon. The Ibanez PIA (meaning Paradise In Art) is the result of another fruitful collaboration between Ibanez and Steve Vai. Ibanez JEM77P Steve Vai Signature JEM Premium Series Electric Guitar Blue Floral Pattern 4.4 out of 5 stars 13.