Michael Mesker
@michaelmesker.bsky.social
Creative Director, Designer, Photographer, Music Lover.
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Many of Steve Vai’s guitars have origin stories which contain elements of mystery. While it was previously believed that FLO was a converted Jem77FP with floral pattern fabric hidden under her white finish, the guitar tells a different story...
"Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai." Link in bio
"Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai." Link in bio
February 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Many of Steve Vai’s guitars have origin stories which contain elements of mystery. While it was previously believed that FLO was a converted Jem77FP with floral pattern fabric hidden under her white finish, the guitar tells a different story...
"Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai." Link in bio
"Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai." Link in bio
The white Ibanez Jem7VWH became Steve Vai’s main guitar from 1993 onwards, but Gold Cream’s design offers insight into color schemes that were prototyped but ultimately dropped.
Read the full story of Gold Cream (SV180) in "Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai." Pre-order link in bio.
Read the full story of Gold Cream (SV180) in "Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai." Pre-order link in bio.
January 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The white Ibanez Jem7VWH became Steve Vai’s main guitar from 1993 onwards, but Gold Cream’s design offers insight into color schemes that were prototyped but ultimately dropped.
Read the full story of Gold Cream (SV180) in "Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai." Pre-order link in bio.
Read the full story of Gold Cream (SV180) in "Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai." Pre-order link in bio.
In 2001, the first mirror-fronted Jem77BRMR was prototyped by Ibanez. Nicknamed "Bad Horsie" and later "Bo." Its original neck was upgraded to the blue LED-inlay neck before the London Astoria show, December 6, ‘01.
See the full story of Bo (SV149) in "Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai."
See the full story of Bo (SV149) in "Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai."
January 8, 2025 at 12:58 AM
In 2001, the first mirror-fronted Jem77BRMR was prototyped by Ibanez. Nicknamed "Bad Horsie" and later "Bo." Its original neck was upgraded to the blue LED-inlay neck before the London Astoria show, December 6, ‘01.
See the full story of Bo (SV149) in "Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai."
See the full story of Bo (SV149) in "Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai."
While conceiving his “For the Love of God” music video, Steve Vai came to Ibanez with a request to create a guitar that mimicked the appearance of the Fender Strat burned by Jimi Hendrix at the London Astoria in March 1967.
Read the full story of Bruno in "Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai."
Read the full story of Bruno in "Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai."
January 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
While conceiving his “For the Love of God” music video, Steve Vai came to Ibanez with a request to create a guitar that mimicked the appearance of the Fender Strat burned by Jimi Hendrix at the London Astoria in March 1967.
Read the full story of Bruno in "Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai."
Read the full story of Bruno in "Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai."
The original Flame Guitar built for Steve Vai by Joe Despagni in 1986. Flame famously appeared in the music video for “Goin’ Crazy” and on the March 87 cover of Guitar World. See more detailed photos of “Flame,” and over 100 of Vai’s guitars in “Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai.” Pre-order now.
January 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The original Flame Guitar built for Steve Vai by Joe Despagni in 1986. Flame famously appeared in the music video for “Goin’ Crazy” and on the March 87 cover of Guitar World. See more detailed photos of “Flame,” and over 100 of Vai’s guitars in “Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai.” Pre-order now.