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Steve Vai’s Gear and Equipment (2015)

Artist:Steve Vai
Date published:25 April 2015

Steve Vai uses mostly signature gear, including his well known Ibanez Jem guitar, along with his custom Carvin amplifiers. His favorite amp is his signature Carvin Legacy version 1, although he likes to change to version 3 occasionally. Most of his effects originate from the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx, which is also used as a stereo split. He also likes to use a set of Carvin Legacy monitor speakers upfront by his pedalboard, which receives a direct signal from his amplifier. He prefers this setup over a traditional monitoring scenario.

Guitars

GuitarModelColorPrice
IbanezJEM7V Steve Vai SignatureWhite$3000
IbanezEuphoria 10 Acoustic GuitarBlack$1200

Amplifiers

AmplifierQty.Price
Carvin Legacy VL100 100W Head2N/A
Carvin Legacy VL300 100W Head2$900
Carvin Legacy 4x12 Cabinet2$650

Pedals & Effects

FX UnitPurposePrice
Fractal Audio Axe-Fx IIEffects$2000
TC Electronic G-Force Acoustic$1230
Ibanez Jemini Steve Vai Signature Distortion PedalDistortionN/A
Dunlop Crybaby GCB-95Wah effect$80
Boss FV-50L Stereo Volume PedalAxe-Fx$80
Fractal Audio MFC-101 Midi Foot ControllerAxe-Fx$750
Digitech Whammy DTWah effect$300

Accessories

ItemPurposePrice
AKG D40 MicrophoneAmplifier$100
DiMarzio Steve Vai Signature Guitar CableInstrument$130
Ernie Ball Cobalt .009 - .042 StringsElectric guitar$10
Ibanez Steve Vai Signature Heavy PicksElectric guitar$10

Images

SteveVaiLegacyHeadVersion1

Steve Vai’s main tone originates from the Carvin Legacy VL100 head.

SteveVai4x12

Steve Vai uses 2 Carvin Legacy 4×12 cabinets in stereo.

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