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Steve Vai
Solo / David Lee Roth / Whitesnake
The alien guitar virtuoso. A spiritual seeker of tone, he revolutionized rock guitar with his vocal-like phrasing, extreme whammy bar technique, and the design of the JEM, turning the instrument into an extension of his body.
3 Eras
13 Gear Items
SIGNATURE TONE
Vocal, fluid, and otherworldly. Defined by the use of the Lydian mode, extensive whammy bar phrasing, wah pedal expressiveness, and a saturated, singing distortion.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
1
Zappa / Alcatrazz Era (1980-1985)
1980-1985 3 items
The 'Stunt Guitarist' years. Modified Strats and the birth of the Green Meanie.
2
Passion and Warfare Era (1990)
1990 6 items
The instrumental masterpiece. The Ibanez Universe 7-string and Eventide harmonizers defined a new era of guitar.
3
Inviolate / Hydra Era (2022-Present)
2022-Present 4 items
Pushing boundaries again with the triple-neck Hydra and the Ibanez PIA.