UV777P

For the earlier version of this model, see UV777.

UV777P Black "1999" (more images)

The UV777P is a Universe series seven string solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez for 1998. It is a signature model of American guitarist Steve Vai which was made in Japan by FujiGen. In the US market is was referred to as simply the UV777 although that name refers to an earlier model.

The introduction of the UV777P in 1998 was a full-fledged return for the UV series after a production halt in 1995 and the sobered UV7S model in 1997. For the UV777P Ibanez went all out with full body and neck binding, disappearing pyramid fingerboard inlay and a special "Light Without Heat" pyramid logo behind the bridge.

In terms of specifications, the UV777P went through a couple of changes: For 2003 the Lo Pro Edge 7 tremolo was replaced with the new Edge Pro 7. For 2005 it got a five-ply neck like most Japanese made models. Addition for 2010 is the return of the Lo Pro Edge 7 tremolo.

Specifications[]

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Specifications for UV777P / UV777

Model name: UV777P / UV777

Year(s) offered: 1998–2012

Sold in: Worldwide

Made in: Japan

Finish(es): Black (BK)

Body

Body type:
Solid body

Body material:
Basswood w/ white binding

Neck joint:
AANJ

Bridge:
1998–2002 ; 2010–2012: Lo Pro Edge 7 tremolo
2003–2009: Edge Pro 7 tremolo

Pickguard:
Mirror

Hardware color:
Chrome

Neck

Neck type:
1998–2002: UV
2003–2012: UV Prestige

Neck material:
1998–2004: 1-piece maple
2005–2012: 5-piece maple/ wenge

Scale length:
648mm/ 25½"

Fingerboard material:
Rosewood w/ binding

Fingerboard inlays:
Disappearing pyramid

Frets:
24 / large

Nut:
Top-Lok III

Machine heads:
Gotoh SG38

Electronics

Pickup configuration:
HSH

Bridge pickup:
DiMarzio Blaze II bridge (H)

Middle pickup:
DiMarzio Blaze II Single mid (S)

Neck pickup:
DiMarzio Blaze II neck (H)

Controls:
Master volume / master tone / 5-way lever pickup selector

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DiMarzio Blaze vs. Blaze II[]

In catalogs and on websites the DiMarzio Blaze II pickups are sometimes referred to as DiMarzio Blaze (without the II) by both Ibanez and DiMarzio. These are the same pickups with the same model numbers (DP700, DP701 and DP702).