Steve Vai performing live in 2023

Curated signature gear

Steve Vai

Guitar

Official Steve Vai signature instruments and pickups. These are current signature products — not claimed as his 1990 Whitesnake tour rack.

Current Ibanez JEM signature guitars and DiMarzio Evolution signature pickups.

Documented signature gear

  • Ibanez Steve Vai Signature JEMJR, Black

    Guitar

    Official Ibanez Steve Vai signature JEMJR. Current production signature model — not his 1990 Whitesnake tour guitar.

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  • Ibanez Steve Vai Signature Premium JEM7VP, White

    Guitar

    Official Ibanez Steve Vai Signature Premium JEM7VP. Distinct from the JEMJR value model; loaded with DiMarzio Evolution pickups.

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  • DiMarzio Evolution Neck Pickup DP158, Black

    Pickups

    Official DiMarzio Evolution neck humbucker (DP158), designed with Steve Vai for Ibanez JEM guitars. Neck position only — distinct from the DP159 bridge.

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  • DiMarzio Evolution Bridge Pickup DP159, Black

    Pickups

    Official DiMarzio Evolution bridge humbucker (DP159), designed with Steve Vai for Ibanez JEM guitars. Bridge position only — distinct from the DP158 neck.

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-19