Designed for Steve Vai’s signature Ibanez PIA guitar, the UtoPIA Neck pickup features a custom laser-cut baroque style cover over a gold patterned layer.
Using the Evolution Neck as the basic platform, the UtoPIA Neck was designed to focus more on the low-end response of the guitar while adding thickness and body to the top end. The challenge was to still deliver the harmonics for which the Evolution is known. Upper mid-range frequencies were also dialed back to produce a less aggressive attack and provide more control. The UtoPIA Neck boasts a big, bold low end and thick top end.
Available in F-spacing only.
Tech Specs:
- Type: Humbucker
- Position: Neck
- Active/Passive: Passive
- Magnet Material: Ceramic
- Number of Conductors: 4 wire plus ground
- DC Resistance: 12.68K
- Connectivity: Soldered
- Number of Strings: 6
- Spacing: F-Spaced
- Covering: Covered
- Color: Satin Gold/White