Steve Vai's 1986 Hamer JEM Prototype "Monkey Grip Guitar" incl. Signed Letter of Authenticity - Pre Ibanez - Collector Alert!
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Attention Steve Vai JEM enthusiasts and collectors.
Offered here is the 1986 Hamer USA “Monkey Grip Guitar” prototype, a remarkable piece of JEM history.
This guitar was built by Hamer USA during Steve Vai's search for a guitar maker to realize his JEM concept, based on Vai's specifications and design ideas.
The guitar is accompanied by a signed Letter of Authenticity from Steve Vai, as well as a photograph of Vai holding this exact guitar, providing exceptional provenance for this unique instrument.
Details:
- 1986 Hamer USA JEM prototype / “Monkey Grip Guitar”
- Built during the early development of the JEM concept
- Signed Letter of Authenticity from Steve Vai
- Original photograph of Steve Vai holding this guitar
- Ibanez pink-lined hard case, numbered “Vai 81”
- Available for pickup in London or Amsterdam
- International insured shipping available — please contact me before purchasing so I can provide an exact shipping quote
- Face-to-face delivery can also be discussed
A genuinely rare opportunity to own a piece of JEM history, from the period when the concept was still being developed.
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