Changes: UV77

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The Ibanez UV77 is an Universe series guitar model, the 7-string signature series of guitarist Steve Vai. The UV77 is only available in a MC (Multi Color) finish.

A prototype of the UV77 MC appeared on the cover of Vai's Passion and Warfare album. This prototype actually featured a monkey grip like Steve's JEM guitars, but was edited out of the picture as all regular production UV's were 'gripless'.

Specifications

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Specifications for UV77

Model name: UV77

Year(s) offered: 1990-1993; 1994(Japan only)

Sold in: EU/JP/US

Made in: Japan

Finish(es): MC (Multi Color)

Body

Body material:
American Basswood

Neck joint:
Cutaway Heel

Bridge:
1990: Edge 7
1991-1994: Lo Pro Edge 7

Pickguard:
Clear

Hardware color:
Cosmo Black

Neck

Neck type:
UV

Neck material:
1-Piece Maple

Fingerboard material:
Rosewood

Fingerboard inlays:
Disappearing Pyramids

Frets:
24 / 6140

Electronics

Pickup configuration:
HSH

Bridge pickup:
DiMarzio Blaze II

Middle pickup:
DiMarzio Blaze II

Neck pickup:
DiMarzio Blaze II

Controls:
1 Volume / 1 Tone / 5-Way Lever

About this table

Multi Color finish

Although regular production of the guitar took place in Japan, the guitar bodies were 'swirled' in the USA creating the unique finish. This was done by Darren Johansen of About Time Design. Unfinished bodies would ship from the Japan to the US for swirling and back to Japan for clear-couting and final assembly.

Some of the first JEM77s were actually swirled in Japan. These Japanese swirled JEM77s are also known as MKRs (Mustard/Ketchup/Relish) due to their limited swirl and color palate. To cut costs an attempt was made to copy the swirling process, but the Japanese 'swirls' weren't approved by Vai himself due to lack of quality. Later models were done in the US.

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