PRE-OWNED Ibanez PIA3761C Steve Vai Signature

The Ibanez PIA3761C: A Sonic Sculpture by Steve Vai

High-performance signature design with expressive character

Designed in collaboration with legendary virtuoso Steve Vai, the Ibanez PIA3761C is the product of meticulous artistry and extreme technical precision. This particular pre-owned example may bear some cosmetic wear, but it remains an instrument of exceptional musical potential. Crafted in Japan as part of the Ibanez Prestige Series, the PIA3761C brings together an Alder body, a 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck, and a host of tonal enhancements purpose-built for high-octane expression.

DiMarzio UtoPIA pickups and versatile tonal architecture

The UtoPIA humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions, flanked by a UtoPIA single coil in the middle, deliver a wide palette of tones: from glassy cleans and rich harmonic textures to assertive high-gain leads. The push/pull volume control includes a high-pass filter, preserving clarity at lower volumes. These passive pickups are designed with Steve Vai’s unique tone in mind, combining scooped mids, enhanced low end, and sweetened highs. Whether you're sweeping across the neck or leaning into heavy bends, this guitar responds with definition and dimension.

Premium Ibanez Prestige playability

The PIA neck profile offers a fast but substantial feel, measuring 18mm at the first fret and tapering to 20mm at the twelfth. Paired with jumbo stainless steel frets and Prestige fret edge treatment, it allows for frictionless maneuvering and excellent note articulation. The scalloped upper frets from 21 to 24 make for effortless high-register tapping and bending, essential for expressive modern playing.

Player-focused hardware and stage-ready features

With Gotoh machine heads, a locking nut, and the revered Edge tremolo system, the PIA3761 offers tuning stability that stands up to aggressive playing styles and wide vibrato use. The Petal Grip—a contemporary evolution of the classic Monkey Grip—provides aesthetic elegance and ergonomic functionality. Luminlay side dots ensure visibility on dim stages, while the magnetic tremolo cavity plate simplifies string changes and setup adjustments.

A seasoned instrument with honest wear

As a pre-owned piece, this guitar shows visible signs of use: dents on the back of the horn (treble side), multiple dents near and above the tremolo cavity, and additional marks on both the bass and treble sides of the lower bout. Expect nicks and scratches across the top, back, and sides. Despite these cosmetic blemishes, the instrument is structurally sound and ready for stage or studio.

Specifications:

• Neck Type: 5-piece Maple/Walnut PIA neck

• Body: Alder

• Fretboard: Rosewood with PIA Blossom inlay

• Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel with Prestige fret edge treatment

• Scale Length: 25.5 inches

• Bridge: Edge Tremolo

• String Spacing: 0.425 inches

• Pickups: DiMarzio UtoPIA (H neck, S middle, H bridge)

• Controls: Volume (with push/pull high-pass filter), Tone, 5-way pickup selector

• Nut: Locking

• Hardware Color: Chrome

• Side Dots: Luminlay

• Additional Features: Scalloped 21–24 frets, Petal Grip, Magnetic Tremolo Cavity Plate, Gotoh machine heads

• String Gauge: .009–.042

Included Accessories:

• Ibanez hardshell case

• Case keys

• Ibanez multi-tool

• Replacement tremolo arm

• Tremolo arm spacers

• Product literature

This item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final.

This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.