Steve Vai
Main Band
Solo Artist
Main Guitar
Ibanez Steve Vai JEM77
#1 SONG
For the Love of God
THE SOLO
Hot Dog and a Shake
THE RIFF
Yankee Rose
| Birth Name | Steven Siro Vai |
| Birth Place | Carle Place, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 65 (Born June 6, 1960) |
| Years Playing | 59 (started playing 1966) |
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| Genres | Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Rock |
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| Net Worth | US$ 1,400,000 |
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Steve Vai Biography
Career Highlights
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Steve Vai Techniques
Right Hand
Alternate PickingAlternate picking involves striking the string with both downstrokes and upstrokes in a continuous motion. It enhances speed and precision. Guitarists use this technique for rapid note sequences., Hybrid PickingHybrid picking combines a pick and fingers for plucking strings. It allows versatile and dynamic playing. Guitarists use it to mix picking and fingerstyle techniques., Palm MutingOther Techniques
LegatoLegato technique connects notes smoothly without breaks. It often uses hammer-ons and pull-offs. This technique creates fluid, connected melodies., ShreddingShredding involves playing extremely fast, technical passages. It often uses techniques like alternate picking and tapping. This style is common in metal and rock music., TappingTapping involves hammering on and pulling off notes with both hands on the fretboard. It allows rapid, intricate melodies. This technique is popular in rock and metal., Whammy BarTechniques Breakdown
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Steve Vai Gear
Guitars
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Ibanez Steve Vai Signature JEM77 - Blue Floral Pattern
This IS the Steve Vai guitar - If your budget allows -
Ibanez Steve Vai Signature JEMJR - White
This is the Steve Vai guitar - For those on a budget
Amps
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Fryette LX II
This is the amp that Steve Vai uses today
Signal Processing
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Boss DS-1 Distortion
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Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
There has to be nearly no guitarists without at least 1 Boss item!
Accessories
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Ernie Ball 2723 Super Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - .009-.042
Steve Vai uses mainly Ernie Ball Strings
Steve Vai Tone Focus
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Steve Vai Videos
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Steve Vai - "Tender Surrender"
We can all dream
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Steve Vai - For the Love of God (Live In Concert)
From G3 Live 1997
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David Lee Roth - Hot Dog and a Shake
That moment at 1:49-1:50 still makes my hair stand on end as it did in 1988
Steve Vai Guitar Tabs
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