The Ibanez brand rocked to fame in the 1980s when guitar player Steve Vai began playing a signature model called the JEM during his time in David Lee Roth's band.
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Later, when Vai played with Whitesnake, he began playing a seven string Ibanez called the Universe.
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The popularity of these instruments was immense, and Ibanez started producing lower priced models based on Vai's guitars.
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As flashy and eclectic as Steve Vai's playing was, these day-glo beauties were stunning.