The Hydra, A Unique Triple Neck Combination Guitar, Bass, and Harp by Steve Vai and Ibanez
Legendary guitarist Steve Vai partnered with Ibanez Guitars to create The Hydra", a triple neck electric instrument that features a fretless 12-string neck, a half-fretless bass neck, a seven-string guitar neck, plus an electric harp strung at the bottom. Each neck is self-contained with on/off switches, MIDI mixers, and specific electronics to accommodate unique sound effects. One such effect for the harp, for example, is called The Seducer". The instrument, which sports a distinctive gothic dragon style, was designed by Moti Kashiuchi and built by Kazuya Kuroki of Ibanez Japan.
The Hydra built by Ibanez: Original concept by Steve Vai
Original design and first renderings by Mr. Moti Kashiuchi
Built by Mr. Kazuya Kuroki
Electrical engineering by Mr. Hirotada Nomura
Artist Relations: Mike Orrigo
The idea was developed from Vai's own concept for the song Teeth of the Hydra" off his new album Inviolate, which acts as the soundtrack for the ad.
Artist: Steve Vai Guitar: Ibanez The Hydra" Teeth Of The Hydra" by Steve Vai from the album Inviolate" (Mascot/Favored Nations)
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