I have the green PIA. My intention was to keep it in its case for collector value but once I played it I couldn't put it down! Now my beauty has a chip in the paint by the input jack but oh well, it's like you said, they are so enjoyable to play!

@matthewmp111

Жыл бұрын

Do you still love it after a year or so, Robert?

@lancegigs9022

23 күн бұрын

That monster is really not meant to just be caged into it's case... It really SHOULD be played

That 2 minutes intro should have an own track, sounds like heaven and the way you are playing is amazing! Well done and thank you for this magic notes that make me feel like "Everything is possible, never give up, the flame of the music sill burns in my heart" Congrats master‼️👏❤️

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words

Dude insane playing!

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, dude!!

I just got my PIA yesterday, powder blue. Yesterday evening I had the exact same time warp experience you mentioned. After dinner I grabbed a beer and the PIA to play for a bit. When I snapped out of my playing trance, it was nearly 2am. That has not happened in a very long time. It was such an engaging, addictively creative experience that I just could not stop playing. It's one thing when it happens to you on the off chance. It's another to hear the same thing from someone else!

Just as everyone else commented, killer playing as always. Congrats! I love the new PIAs, so it's nice to see your review of it.

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanis!!

Great job and great review! Thanks for sharing your great playing and stories. I have one of these coming in this week and am looking forward to it!

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just bought one of these…incredible look, even better sound and feel

Your story alone is worth the watch. You can't trade that feeling of getting into a "flow state" with your instrument for anything else; I'd say you've got a keeper for sure! Solid playing and improv work btw, really top notch :)

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I didn't know these existed until now, will have to have a look into them!

Right on! Mine just arrived yesterday from Sweetwater. I totally agree with you, these things are hard to put down because they're so much fun to play. And not to mention that they truly are a work of art. Hence, Paradise In Art.

@matthewmp111

Жыл бұрын

How is it a few months later?

You. Are such a natural player... a pleasure to listen to

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Beautiful guitar and love your playing. Just discovered your channel the other night and i'm really enjoying it.

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! x3

Love the look of the new one. I should have bought the green one when they released but didn't have the funds. Now they have an Onyx black that looks KILLER with the gold.

A comparison would be awesome, love the vid!

I have an Envy Green model and I know what you mean about time just flying when you're playing it. Keep having fun and enjoying it dude

I thought that was some killer playing! I have been digging your videos man. I just stumbled upon them and subscribed.

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, dude!

Great review man, enjoyed this. Tempted to buy this - I have a Jem BRMR and I adore it. Just hoping this is sufficiently different to make it worth getting too, especially on the pick-up front.

que guitarra linda!

I bought the Ibanez Jem in 2018 on Steve Vai's birthday. Fulfilling that dream of owning one. In 2020 the pia was born and couldn't get one at that time so in November 2022 I purchased the Stallion white pia and love it so much. Now I have what I call the sisters in white. Exquisite guitars.

killer playing man stunner right there for sure

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Grandeee!!!!

Beautiful playing and sound. So many people have horrible chainsaw sound. Yours is silky smooth, yet clear. Also, nice review and stories. Very enjoyable. Well, have fun with your dream guitar.

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

This guitar just makes you play better !

What enjoyble jam in the beginig!

Nice feel in that song 👍🏻

That age old story of boy meets guitar. Boy sells guitar. Boy wants the guitar back.

You made Steve Vai very proud 👏👏👏

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Mine is on a ship to New Zealand.. Should have a white one like that in a few weeks. Glad you mentioned the hand not an issue. I am more into LP's & Strats so have a bunch of Joe Satriani guitars more Strat like neck. I have one Prestige Ibanez, if this neck is like that, I should be able to get used to it. Great video man. Cheers..

The Ibanez Edge Trem is the ultimate ever made, bar non!!!!

Killer review man. I was on the fence between the Pia and the Jem7V premium (huge price difference I know lol) but I'm definitely eyeing the Pia more now, especially since I have Evolution pickups in my current RG. And the edge is made by Ibanez.

@H1sShadow

Жыл бұрын

The Edge and Lo pro is made by Gotoh.

Really enjoyed you’re listening to you, I’m of a very similar wave length to you and played the white Jem for well over 13 years, sold it and miss it. It was one of the best guitars I ever owned ( the frets were very worn when I sold it ). The Pia has got me wanting again and yeah like you I was so inspired by watching crossroads and then in turn was hooked on Joe Satriani, even after all these years I’m still a die hard fan of both Vai and Satch, I still have the green 90th anniversary Satriani model but never played it nearly as much as the Jem. The new Onyx Pia looks like the one I’ll go for if I bite the bullet. Knowing me I will 🌞👍

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, that black PIA looks nice! I’m about to do a little mod to my PIA... make it more my own. I’ll just change the hardware to cosmo black like Steve’s EVO and get some utopia pickups with different covers. Always wanted a JEM that looked like EVO, but all I could find was one with the gold hardware. I’ll shoot and post a video

@TWDub

2 жыл бұрын

If you want a little bit of security with the PIA, you can go to either zZounds or Sweetwater. Both have payment plan options for the PIA up to I think 12 months after an initial down payment. So it doesn't break the bank quite as bad as paying all up front.

@matthewmp111

Жыл бұрын

@@tonlarj37 Did you ever change the utopias?

Love the sound solo bro

Incredible playing man. Sounds great and the look is growing on me. The pickups could use new covers though LOL. Killer, glad you love it!

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man! Yeah... already plotting for a more plain looking set of custom utopia pickups

@mrblack90210

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris I miss your lets buy a guitar series. Nice playing BTW

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

@Logan Trudel The look has grown on me. My wife and girls said the same thing. lol I like the laser etched pups better on some of the other models than on the white. They look sick on the new Black model.

Wow, fantastic demo. I hope your next video features a Guthrie govan model.

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love the guitar I got the gold one

Well done 👍👍

Dude, your phrasing and note choices are friggin out of this world! You kick major ass! Do you offer lessons? Damn, you sound amazing 👏 😍 🙌

@tonlarj37

Жыл бұрын

🙏 thanks! I haven’t had time to teach. Perhaps one day I can get back into it.

Awesome playing Tony! Sounds great. Even if Ibanez's name is on that bridge they don't actually manufacture anything, 'coz they don't own any factories. So it'd still be Gotoh or Schaller or someone making it for them and just putting their name on it. :)

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man! I just found out it’s Gotoh. There’s actually no writing on the bridge.

@CheddarKungPao

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonlarj37 Makes sense, seems like Ibanez uses Gotoh a lot lately. They make great stuff. :)

The story about your daughter naming was wholesome

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! ;)

I like this video . I usually prefer product nerd stuff . My conclusion : Your stories are good for the soul .

You definitely have the best guitar for you, when you keep losing track of the time when you're playing. I have this regularly with a few of my guitars. Or if you bought another pedal and keep messing with the knobs until the sun goes down ...

🤯

I have two PIA guitars. The Stallion White, and the Onyx Black. Both have been amazing from the day I got them... With two minor caveats which were easily forgivable, but nevertheless standout issues which have mostly been resolved after taking them in for basic maintenance at a local guitar repair shop. First is the volume pots. For whatever reason both of mine had a dead zone and lacked a smooth roll off into when the volume finally kicked in. So there were no clean volume swells. Just nothing, nothing, OH! THERE IT IS! And you basically go from 0 volume to 2 volume which is quiet, but not as quiet as it could be if it had a smooth roll down to 1 and below. That got fixed easy from the repair shop so no biggie there anymore. Second, and arguably the more important, is the pinch harmonic dead zones I found in some areas which I actually use fairly frequently. And it again happens on both which the guitar repair shop guys said might just be a quirk of the way the guitar is manufactured collectively as a signature model and not necessarily issues with mine specifically. The 14th fret of the G string for some reason just can't hold a pinch harmonic, nor can the 6th or 8th frets of the B string. There's one or two other dead pinch harmonic spots, but I almost never use harmonics in those areas so I don't worry about them. Again, easily forgivable since you can kind of cheat them by going to the same notes on different strings to get them. But still, it'd be nice if the entire neck didn't have those pinch harmonic dead zones. Ya know? Other than those two little issues, one of which is now an issue of the past and the other which is easily worked around, both guitars are absolute dreams to play! I have no regrets about getting them. Especially the Onyx Black PIA which is just so f***ing beautiful in the flesh!! Pictures don't do it justice. I'm glad you got yourself a PIA and that you're enjoying it so much! Cheers!

@tonlarj37

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes! Love mine. I have a Onyx black PIA now and love it! Agreed. More stunning in person. Have you tried raising the pickup slug on the string you’re having the issue with harmonics? That sometimes works for that.

Nice playing

I have the green one.

I'm between the black PIA and a Suhr Modern. Mostly leaning towards the PIA, the pickups sound so good. I think I would add a coil split switch but I'm really digging the stainless frets.

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

I actually like this better then the Suhr modern. Much better access to the upper frets and more room due the the wider lower horn on the PIA. My hand always hit the lower horn on the Suhr. I’m also considering adding the coil split.There are ways around it by rolling the volume down with hi-pass filter, though. The Black PIA is sweet! I might just get that one too. ;)

@kzcboarder

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonlarj37 Thanks for the reply, I saw your video about the Modern mentioning the lower horn interference and noticed I don't own a guitar that would have that problem. I don't really care for the Modern pickups either. I did notice with the PIA that the filter cleans up the tones nicely and if you really spank the strings you can get into nearly single coil sounds.

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

@@kzcboarder yeah, it’s like driving a different kind of sports car. Just need to learn the controls… where and when to shift the gears to get the results you want. 🤘

@kzcboarder

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonlarj37 haha, yes exactly. Keep up the great videos man, thanks for the work you’ve done. Learned a lot from you 🤘🏻

I cant even belive what I just heard. That playing was N U T S

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, dude! 🙏✌️🤘

Thank you for the review & since you have JS & Pia please tell us about the neck profile in comparison like which one feels comfortable & which one has the lowest string action. Thanks.

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The necks feel completely different, but the action is set really low on both. I go back and forth on which I like better.

Great 🔥🔥 beautifull Guitar

Looking to snag this or the Joe Satriani Signature. I can only get one now. Which one first? OH, great playing!!!

Just got mine. Will u please do a video on tuning edge tremolo? Are u using the square at the bottom of floyd to level or top of the Floyd to level with the cavity?

@tonlarj37

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Yes. Use the black square as a level. It usually sits above the guitar body. Also, make sure the loosen the inter Allen screw on the inside of the bridge post before trying to adjust. You can damage the guitar of you try and force it without doing that. (In case you didn’t already know) I do need to do a video on that. Hope this is helpful. Thanks

Great videos. Which neck do you prefer? The Pia or your Joe Satriani 2450? If you could only keep one or the other which would it be? Thanks

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

I think I like the Satriani a little better but I’m emotionally attached to the PIA.

Big woow!!! You are a great player, really I want to get this effect tone, can I get it with some cheap options like some procesor under 100$ or with some pedals chain? But I need the same tone how I can get it in a cheapper version? Please help!! 😢

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m using a Kemper with a Matchbox (Matchless amp w/ tube screamer) that amp is $5k in the real world. M. Britt profiled his. That’s how I got that sound.

Nice playing Tony! Looks gorgeous and you know you've got good gear when you forget about the clock. I'm not such great player to justify getting one, but my eye is seriously looking at the Onyx model out later this year. But a serious question; if you were able to play all 4 models in the shop and this one sprang out, was it more of a "spiritual" thing or did you feel a difference? It's just that if I am going to pay that much for an instrument, I want to have a good feeling of the quality control. I am seriously off Fender Stratocasters for that very reason; no two feel the same. Thanks again for the review!

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The differences in the models I played were subtle... the one I have had a slightly thicker "feeling" neck. They must not have sanded it as much? And, I just felt a little different holding it. I really don't know. It was maybe mental. lol I like them so much, I may also grab another one.... the black one and use it for alternate tunings. We'll see?

@pyratoothNL

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonlarj37 The made in Japan stuff is usually excellent from Ibanez (I have an RG550 Genesis re-issue which oozes quality), but I read some dubious things about the Prestige series (which are made in Indonesia). Especially if your paying 3.5K, it's got to be right! Anyway thanks for the reply!

@christopheryanik9430

2 жыл бұрын

@@pyratoothNL All Prestige's are made in Japan as far as I know. Premiums are made in Indonesia.

Great video!! What do you play your guitar through? Axe FX2 or helix?

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was using a Kemper Profiler in this video. M. Britt Matchbox profile... slightly modified for this track.

Stellar playing!

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Hmmm. I would still take a Jem…although some new colourways might sway me (multi in particular).

@tonlarj37

Жыл бұрын

I have both. Love both. But, like the new features on the PIA. That said, my JEM has that old feel that can never be replaced. Different inspiration. Just have to have both. ;)

Wonderful playing. Please may I have the brand and model of the trem stoppers? Thank you!

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s not a trem stopper, but stabilizer. Those were made by Ibanez and are out of production. Sometimes can be found used online. Very expensive.

I was told the Edge trem is made by Gotoh.

how did you order the trem setters? ive been looking for those for a while and couldnt really find these

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

There were only 2 on the internet at the time I got mine. They show up every now and then. They’re about $200. You’ll just have to keep an eye out. Vai hordes them. Lol

Gotoh makes the edge... Gem doesn't have the wizard profile... at least mine do not. I have not tried the PIA yet but it looks beautiful.

Nice playing and beautiful guitar. What happend to the guardian angel

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm waiting on the Guardian Angel.... scheduled to arrive in March

@vejichan

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonlarj37 will you be selling the guardian angel that you have now? Please let me know I am interested. Thanks

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

@@vejichan I don't have a Guardian Angel. I sent the one I did in the video back to the store and custom ordered another one to spec.

@vejichan

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonlarj37 gotcha. Which store was it. Also what pickups are you getting with the guardian angel

May I ask what the Kemper profile was you used on the intro song?

@tonlarj37

Жыл бұрын

It was a Micheal Britt Matchbox with tube screamer and delay and reverb. I think the profile is in the stock profile settings?

As far as i know gotoh makes the lo pro and the original edge

What amp do you use? Also nice video!

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m using a Kemper with a Matchless Matchbox JJ from M Britt’s profiles. I tweaked it to fit this guitar and track.

@Obiwan01

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonlarj37 cool man thanks!

My daughter named my 3 Jems: 7VWH is Marshmellow, my 77WDP is Hot Chocolate and finally my JEMJRSP YE is Banana Split. Yeah we like food.

what I don't understand is why having a push-pull high-pass filter, when you can just install a treble bleed on the pot and does the same thing...other than that it seems like a good guitar

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

I would’ve preferred a push pull to split the coils

Still can’t decide between the white stallion or onyx black. I’m not a collector but a player. Just wanna know which will just aged gracefully. 😂 Black is kinda matte and White is kinda pearly. Both look kinda ‘smart’ and ready.

Sounds great... But then your playing always does!!!

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I love your playing, Do you give lessons?

@tonlarj37

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I used to give lessons but haven’t had time these several years. I’m working on setting up live streaming and can maybe start a zoom/Skype type lessons sometime soon?

I just picked up a white one a few days ago and it’s amazing. I think I may be replacing the EBMM majesty with the PIA but if I do I’m returning and getting the green one... and then the black one when it comes out in a few months 👍🏼

@SourStrawberrys

3 жыл бұрын

I think you said it backward. You're replacing your EBMM Majesty with the Pia.

@EJH-jn6mo

3 жыл бұрын

@@SourStrawberrys thank you and corrected

@andresvasco6814

5 ай бұрын

Hey how would you compare the necks and sound with the majesty? I love majesty’s but not a fan of the new colors so I’ve been looking at the Pia

it's the Dubai JEM . too much bling for me.the white is nice . great story. Sno

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hahaha yeah... me too. I actually just Modified it. Removed all the gold and put Cosmo Black hardware on it. Looks more me/metal!

@ukguitarnoodle

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonlarj37 sounds great.

Can you still fluttering the floyd with ibanez back stop system ?

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Not as good as without it, but it's easy to engage and disengage.

@ilyasrayan4791

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonlarj37 thanks a lot for the feedback! I do have a schecter reaper 6 FR-S (Sustainiac mania ;)) and I was considering trying to find one for it! Thanks for the Review!

What makes these trem stoppers so hard to find?

@tonlarj37

3 жыл бұрын

Probably because they’re no longer in production.

The Edge is manufactured by Gotoh. Tied with the Gotoh Floyd on the best locking trem awards

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Thanks. I found that info right after I shot this vid. My fav Floyd style tremolo

Needs a sustainiac and trem setter, otherwise what’s the point?

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Have the trem setter in this guitar… in this video. Maybe you didn’t get that far in the vid before commenting? But, not really a fan of the Sustainiac. So, for me… all good. 🤘✌️

A beatiful song. What is the name of the song?

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. There's no name for it. It's just a Power Ballad jam

@tuanminhtran5789

2 жыл бұрын

However, where can I buy the background music/ accompaniment? Your playing and PIA inspire me to start up guitar playing again and buy PIA.

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

@@tuanminhtran5789 Thanks! It's actually linked int he description.

@tuanminhtran5789

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!!!

Is the guitar only 2 cents?? I am buying one!

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

I wish. Lol

I have smaller hands, how much thicker is this neck compared to the wizard III?

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

It’s similar, but the shoulder of the PIA neck makes it feel a little thicker. I really like it. Of the several I’ve played there’s a slight difference with them all. Some might have gotten sanded a tad more, but roughly in the same ball park. Hope this helps

@kornelious1

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonlarj37 Would you say it's similar to the ESP Thin U Contour?

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

@@kornelious1 not that I recall. It’s wider that ESP guitars… therefore, feeling a little bigger

What do you all think about me doing a MOD to this guitar? I thought it might be a fun to do a video of swapping all the components out with Cosmo Black... like Steve's EVO JEM.

@Gitfiddle

3 жыл бұрын

I do hate gold hardware. Lol.

starts 2:12

They are better than the Les Paul

Sound littlebit flat?

Does anybody else have paint issues with their PIA like I do here? kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6hp1rh_h9WxntY.html

Spoiler alert: Funny @4:25

Hopefully SNO not "snow"

They're better than Alexa Paul

Out of tune....

Love the sound solo bro

Love the sound solo bro

@tonlarj37

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!