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This is the acoustic-electric guitar named “Omari” from Steve Vai’s collection (SV number 82). It is one of the only two non-Euphoria series Ibanez thin body acoustic-electric guitars listed in Vai’s guitar gallery (the other one is a nylon string guitar). 

Vai had this guitar for three decades before auctioning it off at Julien's last year. Auction lot card and tag is included as proof of authenticity.

Unlike a mass-produced Ibanez neck, the neck on the guitar is oiled and has a slight rise in the middle, making it very comfortable to play. Furthermore, it is a true three-piece neck without the infamous scarf joint. I don’t want to mess with the alignment, so I haven’t popped the neck to check. But the neck is very likely made by Ibanez LA custom shop.  

Regarding the guitar body, the sound hole label lists the model being A140. I can’t find any info about this model. It may be from a spot model or prototype.  

The guitar arrived with jack socket fallen into the body. I have the jack socket fished out then re-tighten, loose wires tidied up, and fresh battery installed. The old strings were replaced with same gauge strings. Despite its smaller size, this guitar sounds great either plugged-in or unplugged. It was good enough for Vai’s, after all!  

The guitar has definitely been played but still in great shape. There are a couple of scuffs and small dings on the body, mostly on the back. There are two longer scratches on the back of the body but not to the wood (please see the third to last picture). The neck is in great shape with minimum fret wear. There is one light scratch on the back of the neck (please refer to the second to last picture).

Comes with original gig bag that still has Vai or his guitar tech's handwritten tapes on it. 

Don’t miss your chance to own a unique acoustic-electric guitar that Vai kept and played for many years.

The guitar will be packed professionally with extra care.