Guitar legend Steve Vai’s iconic guitar collection finally gets the documentation it deserves in the highly anticipated book, “Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai.” This epic coffee-table book, over 1,000 pages, delves into the history and evolution of Vai’s groundbreaking Ibanez signature guitar, the JEM.
Wire & Wood – A Five-Year Journey
Author Michael Mesker spent five years researching and photographing Vai’s extensive collection. The project took him worldwide to track down rare and unique instruments, many of which had been sold or given away over the years.
“I was approached by Rufus Publications back in 2019 with an interest to create a high-end and compelling book of 100 of my most unique and used guitars. I knew there was only one guy that could do this job most effectively and that was Michael Mesker, who was eager to do it. There isn’t anyone who knows the history of my guitars, nor has the artistic overview of photography and forensic attention to detail as he does.” – Steve Vai
This latest announcement follows the recent Steve Vai Spark Mini practice amp, which is available now for preorder.
Vai’s Diverse Collection
Even Vai himself was surprised by the diversity and innovation showcased in the book. “I didn’t realize how eclectic and innovative my guitar collection was until I saw this book,” he admitted. The collection includes various instruments, from classic Stratocasters to custom-built prototypes.
Rufus Publications is proud to announce the upcoming release of “Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai” in late March 2025.
Pre-orders are now open for this luxurious three-edition collection, each crafted with the highest quality materials.
The Ultra Edition: A Collector’s Dream
The Standard Edition is priced at a reduced pre-order price of £277/$360.
The Deluxe Edition, offering a larger A3-sized format, is available for a limited time at the discounted pre-order price of £538/$699. Steve Vai personally signed and numbered each of the 500 copies, making it a highly sought-after collectible.
For true Vai fans, the Ultra Edition of the book is a must-have. This limited edition (only 14 are being made) includes a super rare Ibanez JEM77WFP in White Floral Pattern, signed and numbered by Vai himself. The guitar features a stunning Tree of Life inlay, DiMarzio Evolution pickups, and the iconic Lo-Pro Edge vibrato system.
Priced at £19,500/$25k, you must be a huge Steve Vai fan with deep pockets.
Pre-Order Now
“Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai” is now available for pre-order from Rufus Publications. The book is available in three editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Ultra.
The Ultra Edition, which includes the limited edition JEM guitar, is sure to be a highly sought-after collectible.
Or, you could buy an Ibanez Steve Vai model and the standard version of the book and save some money.
Ibanez Steve Vai models at Thomann
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