Steve Vai's 1986 Hamer JEM Prototype "Monkey Grip Guitar"

[DarkHammer]

Steve Vai's 1986 Hamer JEM Prototype "Monkey Grip Guitar" incl. Signed Letter of Authenticity - Pre Ibanez 

Offered at $41,353 - this has to be the most expensive Hamer I ever saw.

https://reverb.com/item/79226132-steve-vai-s-1986-hamer-jem-prototype-monkey-grip-guitar-incl-signed-letter-of-authenticity-pre-ibanez-collector-alert

 

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.

 

[Saul Goodman]

You forgot the ninety-eight cents.

[Steve Haynie]

What did it sell for in the original auction of Steve Vai's stuff?  

[The Shark]

I hear they have really good weed and hash in the Netherlands.  Put down the pipe!

[topekatj]

4 minutes ago, The Shark said:

I hear they have really good weed and hash in the Netherlands.  Put down the pipe!

The monkey who listed that guitar needs to get a grip 😂

[velorush]

I have to ask, was Hamer's monkey grip anticipating a Hound Dog Taylor tie-in? 

Hamer:

Ibanez:

Hound Dog Taylor:

 

[The Shark]

32 minutes ago, topekatj said:

The monkey who listed that guitar needs to get a grip 😂

Yes. Topekatj with the win!