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Steve Vai’s Practice Rig for Sale on Reverb
By Rod Brakes published
This rare collection includes an Ibanez JEM7V-WH and a Fender Stratocaster signed by Steve Vai, Tosin Abasi, Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, and Yngwie Malmsteen

Here’s Why the Ratio Machine Heads Can Make Tuning Quicker, More Predictable and More Intuitive
By Christopher Scapelliti published
From Steve Vai to Ed Sheeran, Graph Tech’s Dave Dunwoodie tells ‘GP’ how these innovative tuners have made life easier for guitarists of all types

“This Album Is a Side of Vai That You’re Never Going to Hear Any Other Way”: Steve Vai Talks New Gash Record
By Mark McStea published
After sitting on a shelf for 30 years, Vai’s balls-out ode to the joys of riding is finally out. But the real surprise is the guy behind the mic

Watch a “17-Year-Old” John Frusciante Shredding Like Steve Vai in the ‘80s
By Rod Brakes published
VIDEO The teenage guitarist shows off some fretboard pyrotechnics in this rare clip of his pre-Red Hot Chili Peppers band, IKE

Listen to Steve Vai’s Latest Release, “She Saved My Life Tonight”
By Rod Brakes published
Appearing on the forthcoming ‘Vai/Gash’ album, this soaring hard rock track unearthed from Vai’s studio vault features late vocalist Gash

Watch Steve Vai Cover "Midnight" with Jimi Hendrix Tribute Artist Randy Hansen
By Jackson Maxwell published
The special performance took place in Hendrix's hometown, Seattle, on what would have been the guitar legend's 80th birthday.

Steve Vai Announces Mammoth Gear Auction
By Jackson Maxwell published
The sale features dozens upon dozens of electric guitars, acoustic guitars, rack effects units, and guitar amps (and a motorcycle, for good measure).

Steve Vai Names His Top Five Career-Defining Tracks
By Mark McStea published
From freight trains to wild horses, Vai reveals the influences behind some of his most significant cuts
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