{"product_id":"2023-ibanez-pia77-bon-steve-vai-signature-brilliance-of-now-artist-pick-5874","title":"2023 Ibanez PIA77-BON Steve Vai Signature Brilliance of Now - Artist Pick 5874","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eIbanez PIA77-BON Steve Vai Signature – Brilliance of Now (Artist Pick)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003eThe Altitude Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"537\" class=\"\"\u003eCelebrating 35 years of Steve Vai’s groundbreaking partnership with Ibanez, the limited-edition PIA77-BON is a striking work of art that fuses elite craftsmanship, expressive design, and high-performance playability. Hand-built in Japan by FujiGen and finished with a one-of-a-kind custom swirl by David Bonvillain of Bonvillain Design Studio, this model continues the legacy of Vai’s most iconic guitars. Limited to just 180 units worldwide, it’s both a collector’s dream and a stage-ready powerhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"752\" class=\"\"\u003eThis particular guitar is one of Bonvillain’s personal “Artist Picks” — hand-selected as a favorite from the run. It comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and photographs of David holding the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eSignature Design and Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1209\" class=\"\"\u003eBuilt with an alder body and a 5-piece maple\/walnut neck, the PIA77-BON is shaped for comfort, balance, and resonance. Ibanez’s All Access Neck Joint (AANJ) enables unhindered reach to the highest frets. The rosewood fingerboard features the delicate PIA blossom vine inlay and Luminlay side dots, adding elegance and functionality. The final four frets are scalloped for ultimate control during bends and phrasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eExclusive Bonvillain Swirl Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1596\" class=\"\"\u003eEach guitar in this run features a hand-applied swirl finish by David Bonvillain, drawing influence from Vai’s earlier Universe and JEM models. No two finishes are alike, ensuring every PIA77-BON is visually unique. The swirl, paired with a transparent pickguard and Cosmo Black hardware, gives the guitar a futuristic and unmistakable aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eDiMarzio UtoPIA Pickups and Enhanced Electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"2002\" class=\"\"\u003eWith a custom DiMarzio UtoPIA HSH pickup set, this guitar delivers a wide range of Vai-approved tones—from glassy cleans and fluid leads to tight, focused rhythm crunch. A push-pull high pass filter built into the volume control preserves clarity when rolling back volume, while the 5-way selector provides versatile switching for any sonic scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003ePrecision Hardware and Playability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2327\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Lo-Pro Edge tremolo and UltraLite arm provide buttery smooth pitch control and return-to-pitch reliability. Coupled with a Top-Lok III locking nut and Gotoh tuning machines, the hardware is tour-grade and studio-ready, designed for modern virtuosos and expressive stylists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2427\" data-start=\"2410\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3055\" data-start=\"2430\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2465\" data-start=\"2430\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2465\" data-start=\"2432\"\u003eHandcrafted in Japan by FujiGen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2552\" data-start=\"2466\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2552\" data-start=\"2468\"\u003eAlder body with exclusive swirl finish by Bonvillain Design Studio (180 worldwide)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2629\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2629\" data-start=\"2555\"\u003e5-piece maple\/walnut neck with rosewood fretboard and PIA blossom inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2630\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2632\"\u003e24 jumbo stainless steel frets with scalloping on the last four\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2763\" data-start=\"2698\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2763\" data-start=\"2700\"\u003eDiMarzio UtoPIA HSH pickup set for versatile tonal expression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2850\" data-start=\"2764\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2850\" data-start=\"2766\"\u003eLo-Pro Edge tremolo with UltraLite arm for smooth performance and tuning stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2930\" data-start=\"2851\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2930\" data-start=\"2853\"\u003ePush-pull high pass filter on master volume for tonal clarity at all levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2996\" data-start=\"2931\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2996\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003eTransparent pickguard, Cosmo Black hardware, and Gotoh tuners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"3055\" data-start=\"2997\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3055\" data-start=\"2999\"\u003eComes with Ibanez hard case and original documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3286\" data-start=\"3057\"\u003eThe PIA77-BON is a bold statement piece built to honor Vai’s boundary-pushing legacy. Whether you're a collector, performer, or lifelong Vai devotee, this guitar offers the visual artistry and sonic firepower to match the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50040643158312,"sku":"IBZ-PIA77-BON-5874","price":23000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4225\/2328\/files\/ibanez_pia77-bon_artistpick_5874_37.jpg?v=1744415603","url":"https:\/\/altitudeguitar.myshopify.com\/products\/2023-ibanez-pia77-bon-steve-vai-signature-brilliance-of-now-artist-pick-5874","provider":"Altitude Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}