Ibanez PIA - My thoughts & Demonstration

[@MaRioPLAY1]

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]

Thank you for the kind words

[@dragnasty540]

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]

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

[@lancegigs9022]

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

[@deano-uv6dr]

Agreed , needs to be played . Don’t worry about dings etc.

[@rockarolla9054]

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

[@pmartin150]

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!

[@dekc_truje]

I've watched the entire video once, but still keep coming for the intro composition, just brilliant.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Dude insane playing!

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks, dude!!

[@FrostSwirls]

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.

[@jeffandmatthardyrule]

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

[@elkuervojuarez1890]

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

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks

[@justinclarke6156]

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

[@pbgas3434]

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]

Thanks!

[@arrebentacorda6510]

que guitarra linda!

[@romac4533]

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

[@JandNandJ]

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]

Thanis!!

[@DavidGoodland]

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.

[@way2sh0rt07grad]

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.

[@cicimbello]

What enjoyble jam in the beginig!

[@Girzzlyঐু]

A comparison would be awesome, love the vid!

[@Joec9t]

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

[@tonlarj37]

Thank you! x3

[@scubagrant6045]

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]

How is it a few months later?

[@guitarz]

killer playing man stunner right there for sure

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks

[@hamidahmed8076]

You made Steve Vai very proud 👏👏👏

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks

[@kzcboarder]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@TonyCugs]

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

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks, dude!

[@27pugsly]

This guitar just makes you play better !

[@27pugsly]

Nice feel in that song 👍🏻

[@lorpvang7530]

Love the guitar I got the gold one

[@andrewfrazier1182]

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

[@federicorossi8587]

Nice playing

[@acemodean]

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

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks!

[@maroll1564]

Well done 👍👍

[@willman100]

I was told the Edge trem is made by Gotoh.

[@Robguitarjarvis]

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]

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

[@matthewmp111]

@@tonlarj37 Did you ever change the utopias?

[@alessiodimarzio6637]

Grandeee!!!!

[@Soloist1983]

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]

Thanks!

[@robfrasier9412]

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

[@monguzzle]

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

[@tonlarj37]

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. ;)

[@davinciibanez5134]

Love the sound solo bro

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks!

[@smen407]

Great 🔥🔥 beautifull Guitar

[@Alienadin]

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]

Thanks!!

[@abw737]

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]

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.

[@mr.timebombman2230]

I have the green one.

[@larsheuker]

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

[@TobyDN1982]

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 ...

[@paoloelicano]

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

[@tonlarj37]

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.

[@beesknees6970]

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]

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

[@CheddarKungPao]

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]

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

[@CheddarKungPao]

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

[@mir2678]

The story about your daughter naming was wholesome

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks! ;)

[@tonyhao9344]

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..

[@L1VE3V1L]

I've heard so many guitarists lamenting selling one of theirs. I've never sold any of my guitars and never will. I know I would miss them.

[@KaosII1968]

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.

[@gabrieljs3138]

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]

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.

[@vladzubac5360]

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]

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

[@vejichan]

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

[@tonlarj37]

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

[@vejichan]

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

[@tonlarj37]

@@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]

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

[@fadlyhans82]

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.

[@alexbadiu8897]

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

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks, dude! 🙏✌️🤘

[@shaner36]

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]

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

[@ashleyjackson8538]

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

[@fender54]

Awesome sound. Is that the Kemper profiler. If so any chance to share the patches.

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks! Yes, it’s the Kemper. I was using the stock M Britt matchbox with a tub screamer and delay and reverb

[@mrc2662]

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.

[@brightwings7788]

Stellar playing!

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks

[@Q-go]

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

[@tonlarj37]

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

[@tuanminhtran5789]

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

[@tonlarj37]

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

[@tuanminhtran5789]

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]

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

[@tuanminhtran5789]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@alessandrotripodi4662]

Hi, congratulations on the video, I liked it, the Pia should arrive on Tuesday, I bought the black one, I can't wait to play it, can I ask you how much you paid for it?

[@tonlarj37]

@@alessandrotripodi4662 thanks! It’s been a few years… 3k, I think?

[@willman100]

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]

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

[@pyratoothNL]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@pdiddysea8599]

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

[@tonlarj37]

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

[@RJManeri1]

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

[@tonlarj37]

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

[@dpajc056]

🤯

[@tonlarj37]

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]

I do hate gold hardware. Lol.

[@philfrank5601]

What makes these trem stoppers so hard to find?

[@tonlarj37]

Probably because they’re no longer in production.

[@terryconklin283]

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]

The Edge and Lo pro is made by Gotoh.

[@ilyasrayan4791]

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

[@tonlarj37]

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

[@ilyasrayan4791]

@@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!

[@EJH-jn6mo]

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]

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

[@EJH-jn6mo]

@@SourStrawberrys thank you and corrected

[@andresvasco6814]

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

[@Obiwan01]

What amp do you use? Also nice video!

[@tonlarj37]

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]

@@tonlarj37 cool man thanks!

[@fender54]

Hi, is it possible to upload the actual preset that you are using. Thanks

[@tonlarj37]

I sold that kemper and don’t have that actual preset anymore. I ended up repurchasing another Kemper a year later. It was simply a stock MBritt Marchbox with a tube screamer and legacy default reverb and delay.

[@tonlarj37]

Also, I think I used a wide eq preset after the amp and before the effects

[@roysanders9337]

I love your playing, Do you give lessons?

[@tonlarj37]

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?

[@tradbowseven]

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

[@tonlarj37]

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. 🤘✌️

[@kornelious1]

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

[@tonlarj37]

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]

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

[@tonlarj37]

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

[@SebaStarscream]

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

[@tonlarj37]

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

[@BAMozzy69]

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

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks

[@ukguitarnoodle]

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

[@tonlarj37]

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]

@@tonlarj37 sounds great.

[@mylogify]

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

[@tonlarj37]

I wish. Lol

[@frguitar777]

starts 2:12

[@dawtsuite7146]

Sound littlebit flat?

[@ANCAPVoluntaryist]

Does anybody else have paint issues with their PIA like I do here? kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6WYpYl8jNd-pNU

[@avvfd]

Spoiler alert: Funny @4:25

[@sideparting6845]

Hopefully SNO not "snow"

[@dougross2256]

They are better than the Les Paul

[@dougross2256]

They're better than Alexa Paul

[@googleprofile9893]

Out of tune....

[@davinciibanez5134]

Love the sound solo bro

[@davinciibanez5134]

Love the sound solo bro