My 1991 Ibanez Universe

[@frankiechan9651]

The poor Jem in the background going "am I a joke to you?" Seriously though - you are a very lucky man to have a wife that loves you so much to make your dream come true - of course, you now owe her forever. (LOL) I have loved hearing Steve talk about the Universe, how he knew they would one day be accepted and how he nearly cried when he heard Korn on the radio and just knew it was a Universe.

[@mrredritehand]

Well played my friend.. Well freakin played

[@picksalot1]

Great wife, great life!

[@jimilee459]

Funny story. I got one in the mid 90s from a guy who got a speeding ticket and needed the cash. $250. No shit, $250. I do have all 3 of the Universes, that one, the black one and the 777. Congratulations Phil, and happy anniversary.

[@brandonjackson5865]

I always thought the black and green dot was the coolest next to the swirls, not all of the swirls are as good looking and very few are in as good of shape as Phil’s.

[@Ingchao]

Back in 91, I had the choice between that and the uv77gr. Got the gr. Turns out there were only 340 of the gr made. Phenomenal guitar! Sadly had to sell it 10 years ago. Congrats!

[@johnjames1813]

Congratulations!!! Happy 25th Anniversary!!!

[@sgt.grinch3299]

What an amazing guitar. Steve Vai is off the charts in ability and technique. Seen him once on a G3. I was just watching in silence.

[@mikestroud9969]

Happy anniversary to you both. Your Wife did great. Take care ❤🙏🇺🇲💯👊🎸

[@mattdylan664]

Best Anniversary gift ever, congratulations, those are rarer than hens teeth in that condition and not affordable for most of us, am i jealous? yes very much so but more so happy for you!

[@gabriell8714]

Congrats Phil !! Enjoy 🎸😎 🔥 !!

[@RoxiVazz]

I'm happy for you, dude.

[@jessesguitars6316]

Given what I've read about Ed Roman's reputation, you may have dodged a bullet.

[@knowyourgear2320]

My wife said the same thing. lol

[@GigginDude]

Phil this is fantastic- I am so happy for you !!! Wow, just WOW!!!!!!! You are da man.

[@dagguitar51]

Beautiful and sounds fantastic. Congrats 👍 on the anniversary as well.

[@arustydodge2111]

Congratulations PHIL! It’s FANTASTIC!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@johnpick8336]

Congratulations Phil on you 26 years and getting your guitar.

[@Nugmania1]

In ‘91, the store I was working for couldn’t even get these, a mid level Mom and Pop, and at that time, the market was indeed soft on these, we did get a couple of black ones if memory serves

[@jimshomestudio]

Congratulations Phil. 😊 Those inlays are the most desirable in my opinion. I also have a long standing affinity for the Passion and Warfare Universe. So unique. 👍

[@toddflowers8052]

Congratulations on your anniversary Mr and Mrs McKnight and congratulations on your Holy Grail Guitar Phil !!!! She's 🎸🔥a keeper !! (So is your wife ! )😉😁

[@gscgold]

wow, congrats on having a great wife and getting your dream guitar...

[@BillyCiervo]

Also wanted that guitar since seeing it. Beautiful swirl and love those disappearing inlays. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

[@fento9]

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary to you and your wonderful wife!!!!!

[@ianrose5505]

Fantastic enjoy

[@tonymarinelli7304]

Wooooow, you’re a lucky and blessed man to have a wife that supports your passion! Trust me on this one.

[@dronebeggar]

Enjoy when Christmas comes early

[@mattj6676]

It's not common that someone gets to achieve a lifelong dream like this, good for you!

[@KainzMusic]

Happy anniversary!

[@WilliamHaisch]

Wedding anniversary gift schedule: - 25th: silver - 26th: vintage guitar - 40th: ruby - 50th: gold - 60th: diamond - 70th: platinum

[@PaulLue]

Happy for you Man!!

[@daustin777]

Nice Universe! I have had the pleasure of owning a couple of the original non-swirls. I still have nice 1990 Pearl White Universe. I have always wanted a swirl but I'm not willing to pay the price. Have fun!

[@kunkmiceter]

Very cool guitar. 👍

[@dennisv1358]

I couldn't resist finding it on Reverb!

[@CS_Murphy_R9]

The universe is the only 7 string I even like Played one when they first Came out and was in love with it! I was playing RG550's at the time and still do. The Universe to me is thee 7 string!

[@raisedonfiction]

What a great guitar to get gifted!

[@jatna77]

Congrats!!!

[@genofick5760]

That is a cool guitar. Holy swirl dude, great paint job. Enjoy, congrats on your anniversary.

[@RafaelVaqueroParás]

You deserve it!! Keep the good vibe going!!! 🙌

[@chadwickhurlburt6529]

That Universe is one of the nicer examples I've seen. Definitely a guitar to be proud to own. I love the older Japan made Universe guitars. I get my 7-string kicks with the Japan made RG 7620 guitars. Essentially the same thing as a Universe except without the middle single coil pickup. That pickup gets in my way anyhow, so I'm okay living without it. I heard the original 7620 guitars were made with overstock necks and body blanks intended for Universe guitars. The idea was that the Universe series wasn't selling well at the time and Ibanez thought they could clear out parts if they sold a slightly cheaper RG version. Although to be fair, the original price of the RG 7620 was cheaper than a Universe, it wasn't very cheap at all. $1299 new back in 1997. It was the most expensive RG guitar at that time. The Universe was $2000 for comparison. I've played both, they feel the same to me. If you want the playability of a Universe without the cost, find a 7620.

[@monsterkxf]

Congrats!! 🤘🤘

[@guitarray3596]

Congrats!

[@jofus1405]

incredible 🥳❤️

[@strumminronin]

Congrats!! 🎉 (And in more ways than one!)

[@ytube777]

Congrats! I've always wanted the jem 10th anniversary. I kick myself for not ordering one at the time... no idea if they were hard to get at the time though.

[@johndodson4527]

Always wanted one . too

[@guitmickify]

🤓Awesome.. Happy anniversary 🥳...

[@Local11-m9r]

Awesome ! Nice thing is it will only go up in value.

[@NaanProphet]

The story about it being $999 reminds me of seeing the John Petrucci Ibanez JM90 (90th anniversary series) in a store for $800 in 1999. I had the money and I was even in the market to buy a guitar but I ended up passing. They go for a ridiculous amount now and I kick myself every time I think about it.

[@Manley156]

That swirl has great marbling

[@tippss3332]

McKnight on a 7 string? Too funny!!! Cheers and congrats!!!!

[@randysuratte663]

The amp helps. But the guitar sounds great 😎

[@walterhagstrom9456]

I love that guitar

[@robertrisso4976]

Your wife have a single equally stellar sister?????

[@pedraw]

You've got a great wife Phil.

[@playstuff5782]

If this was an original run Jem I may have installed your pickups. I worked at Hoshino installing Dimarzios during this time.

[@Gorbyrev]

Heads up!

[@knowyourgear2320]

Man, that was awesome. Made me laugh and took me back. lol

[@Gorbyrev]

@knowyourgear2320 Your so welcome Phil. What an album. I so wanted one of those back in the and remember the Jems appearing in luminous colours. They looked like they were from a different planet. Still have my RG570 in Jewel Blue from those days.

[@BigCheeli]

Take your wife on a nice vacation shes a keeper😂

[@jonathanpascal25]

How do figure out the quantity runs of ibanez?

[@KarlKarsnark]

Wifey for the WIN!

[@biglar769]

You need to play a little Djent on that thing

[@RezaKhan2024]

Congratulations Phil. Maybe 1 day I will join the club with you. By the way, not to speak ill of the dead but Ed Roman was a very rude human being.

[@BCG5150GUITARS]

congrats on it i been wanting one for years also. but cant aford 3000$. a good wife you have...

[@DimKAt21]

🤘

[@Ronniejamesleo]

Satriani taught him well

[@kevinkinnu341]

33 ∆

[@DJPLAYNICE]

RAWK 🤘🏼😎

[@genelott5757]

33?

[@86HAWK1]

First

[@BradColemanisHere]

Congrats!