Ibanez UV70P-BK
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Ibanez
UV70P-BK
Product Info
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This UV70P-BK is a seriously capable 7-string, built for players who want Vai's signature sound and feel without the ultra-premium price tag. The DiMarzio pickups scream, the tremolo works flawlessly, and the neck profile is comfortable for fast playing – it's ideal for modern rock, metal, and progressive genres.
Product Description
- Ibanez UV70P-BK
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- Steve Vai Signature model
- Body: American basswood
- 5-Piece neck: Maple / Walnut
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- 24 Frets
- Fingerboard inlays: Green dot
- Pickups: Di Marzio Blaze - 2 humbuckers (bridge / neck) and 1 Di Marzio Blaze single coil (middle)
- Tremolo: Edge Zero II-7
- Hardware: Cosmo black
- Colour: Black
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • American basswood body delivers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • DiMarzio Blaze pickups provide aggressive high-output, shred-ready performance.
- • Edge Zero II-7 tremolo offers smooth, stable operation and excellent tuning retention.
- • Maple/walnut 5-piece neck enhances sustain and adds a touch of warmth to the tone.
CONS
- • The extended scale length can be challenging for players with smaller hands.
- • Cosmo black hardware, while aesthetically pleasing, can show fingerprints easily.
- • The body wood, while good, isn't as premium as some higher-end Vai signatures.
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Key Features
Body Material
American basswood
Neck Material
Maple / Walnut (5-piece)
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
DiMarzio Blaze humbuckers (bridge/neck), DiMarzio Blaze single coil (middle)
Scale Length
28.5 in
Frets
24
Bridge
Edge Zero II-7
Weight
8.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a significant upgrade – smoother action, better tuning stability, and a more refined feel, especially important for a 7-string.
It’s generally not factory-oiled, so a light oiling will help prevent dryness and cracking, especially in drier climates. It's a simple maintenance task.
Basswood is lighter and more balanced, offering a brighter, more even response than mahogany's often darker, more focused sound. It's a great choice for high-gain applications.
