Guitar legend STEVE VAI's website reports:

In 1990, Ibanez released Steve Vai's signature 7-string electric guitar - the Universe. Following the release, Ibanez's new 7-string guitar spread with lightning speed to the guitarists who pursued new sound options and triggered their creation of new music.

In 2010, Ibanez celebrates the 20th anniversary of the 7-string guitar and milestone introduction of the Universe Signature model.

The Universe UV77RE 1990 Reissue Multicolor will be available in highly limited numbers. Each swirl finish on these guitars are unique and distinct from each other, and swirled by master swirl artist and original "ATD" swirler Darren Johansen.

The guitar features a 5-piece maple/bubinga Wizard Jem neck and a basswood body with original heeljoint; 24 frets and rosewood board with disappearing pyramid inlays. Pickups are DiMarzio BLAZE II Neck, Middle and cosmo black hardware and a Lo-Pro Edge 7 bridge.

The guitar comes in a special silver-lined Ibanez Flight Case, along with a special printed high-quality poster and special certificate.

See the guitar here on Ibanez Japan's special webpage, plus take a journey back in time with the 1987-2010 Jem & Universe Chronicle!

Furthermore, in 2010 Steve Vai's 6-string signature model JEM series will achieve sales of 77,777 pieces since its release in 1987. Steve and Ibanez are planning a unique JEM design contest in the near future. More information will follow in the coming days. Don't miss it!

Vai's management recently issued the following update:

"Grammy Award-winning guitarist Steve Vai struck gold twice with his latest concert film, Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are, which has now been certified gold in both the USA and Canada. 'Now We Run' from the live DVD is nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Rock Instrumental category. The 52nd annual Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

2010 marks Steve Vai's 30th anniversary in the music business. He first stepped into the spotlight in 1980 as a touring member of the legendary Frank Zappa's touring band.

Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are is available on double DVD, Blu-ray and a single CD. Later this year, Favored Nations will release Where The Other Wild Things Are, a 10-track CD of songs from the concert that didn't make the first CD.

In January, Vai will enter the studio to record his next solo album for Favored Nations. Later this year, Vai will embark on a world tour that will take him through all of 2011."