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| Ibanez Universe | |
|---|---|
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| Manufacturer | Ibanez |
| Period | 1990 — 1994, 1996 — present |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on neck |
| Woods | |
| Body | American basswood |
| Neck | Maple, wenge |
| Fretboard | Rosewood, rarely maple |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Ibanez Lo-Pro Edge 7 |
| Pickup(s) | H-S-H: DiMarzio Blaze II |
| Colors available | |
| White, black, multicolor swirl, green | |
The Ibanez Universe is the first mass-produced solid body seven-string electric guitar, developed by Steve Vai and manufactured by Ibanez.[1][2] The Universe is a seven-string version of the Ibanez JEM series, Vai's signature model. It slightly differs from the JEM due to the absence of a "monkey grip" cut-out handle on the body.
- ^ Bienstock, Richard (26 November 2018). "Steve Vai Discusses Designing Ibanez Universe Seven-String". Guitar World. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Stoner, Brandon (5 December 2022). "A Brief History of Ibanez Guitars". Guitar.com. Retrieved 2 February 2024.