Steve Vai owned guitar?

[Castellanelli]

Hello everybody,

I got an Ibanez in an auction that was owned by Neal Schon. It is an ibanez Universe from around 90-91..the black one with green...but this one appears to be some kind of prototype cause the dots are white...the rest is the same as the production model....it was told to me that this guitar is the guitar that Schon used on the Hardline`s Double Eclipse album and this guitar was a gift from Vai to Schon as its stated on the album`s credits.

Someone can confirm that? Maybe the admin?

Thanx a lot

[Jeries]

This is why you get the provenance verified before you buy the gear- unless you pay half of retail used and not inflated auction nonsense

This one will be a tough one to find out- story is plausible- but getting the actual physical documentation and provenance unless the auction came from Neal himself might be tough to get big dollar value for the guitar in the future

that's the entire goal in people overpaying for guitars at auction- buy it- hold it- auction it off and hope it doubles like Claptons two guitars

[Jeroen]

I'd have to see pics of the guitar before I can say for sure.
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[Castellanelli]

Jeries....I bought with proof....it was a auction direct from Neal...I have the certificate, signature and all the candy

[Castellanelli]

Jeroen, thanx...how can I send you some pics?

[Jeries]

Jeries....I bought with proof....it was a auction direct from Neal...I have the certificate, signature and all the candy

then why do you need anyones confirmation here or in the Vai camp?

[Jeroen]

Jeroen, thanx...how can I send you some pics?

post them online somewhere & link to them here.

[Castellanelli]

Jeries, pls read my original post...I said that it was owned by Schon, BUT the history behind is that the guitar is the guitar that was owned by Vai...etc etc....need to know if the ‘’VAI owned’’ part it’s true....I am just curious.

[Castellanelli]

Jeroen,

Here it is:

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Thanx...let me know if you need some more pics

[Castellanelli]

Jeroen?

[michaelsa]

Hello guys. I have a similar question. There's a guitarist friend of mine who used to work with Steve about 25 years ago. His name is Sergio Buss(Serj). Actually he played along with Steve's band in the Brazilian tour. He told me Steve owned a red Steinberger guitar GM4T and offered him as a Christmas gift. Do you know how can I confirm this information? I'm up to buy it and would be great if a could confirm that. Thanks a lot!!