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Poland's InfoMusic has posted an video interview with Vai, conducted at Ibanez Guitar Festival 2016 back in June. Go to this location to learm more about the three limited edition Steve Vai Universe models on offer.
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The third in this series of celebratory guitars looks to the traditional role silver plays in observance of a 25th anniversary, marrying it with the color combination reminiscent of the custom 7-string that Steve used when touring with Whitesnake, immediately following the release of Passion & Warfare. These handcrafted guitars draw on the color schemes present in the original album artwork, depicting the ravages of a war-torn hell juxtaposed against a nirvana-like state of passion for life and love. Using the same colorful swirled patterning associated with the original Universe, Ibanez presents this 21st century re-visitation of Passion & Warfare. Each of the three are inspired by Steve’s vision and representative of the musical impact that this timeless album had on the world of music. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Passion & Warfare, Ibanez presents three limited edition Steve Vai Universe models. Since that time, Steve, along with countless other 7-string enthusiasts have continued to incorporate the Universe into a myriad of musical settings that have both inspired and challenged the world. Head on through the gallery for a closer look, but before you do, we should warn you that these made-in-Japan beauties all retail for around $9,300 ($6,999 street), and we can't even guess what UK RRPs will be just yet.This 7-string guitar, which Steve dubbed the 'Universe', was showcased prominently on Passion & Warfare, and opened the door for guitarists of every musical background to expand their artistic horizons.Initially adopted by like-minded guitar virtuosos, Steve's vision of a new musical landscape took a turn that perhaps even he hadn't anticipated when, in the hands of Korn and other purveyors of 90's new metal, the 7-string became mandatory equipment for anyone engaging in the genre. Each is inspired by Vai’s vision and representative of the musical impact that this timeless album had on the world of music. The UV77PSN Passion and UV77WFR Warfare draw on the much-coveted swirled patterns found on original Universes, while the UV77SVR Silver reflects the album's silver anniversary and recalls Steve’s custom seven-string used when touring with Whitesnake back in the day. Now, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Passion & Warfare, Ibanez presents three limited-edition Steve Vai Universe models: UV77PSN Passion, UV77WFR Warfare and UV77SVR Silver.
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We first caught a glimpse of these swirled stunners at Ibanez's spangly NAMM stand, and now Steve Vai's trio of special 7-string guitars are hitting stores.Ĭelebrating 25 years of Vai's pivotal Passion And Warfare, the three guitars - Passion, Warfare and Silver - are based on the Universe guitars Steve used on the album, and each come with a certificate of authenticity. In 1987, Vai helped guitar-maker Ibanez design the JEM, and then in. As weve announced, Steve Vai has been hard at work on a special 25th-anniversary edition of his landmark 1990 album, Passion and Warfare. (Image credit: Larry DiMarzio) Passion and Warfare Not only did Vais music have a huge influence on contemporary hard rock, so did his guitar.