Conversation so far:
What is JEM for Steve Vai?
Vai designed the Ibanez JEM guitar
What was unique about the Ibanez JEM guitar designed by Steve Vai?
a unique instrument that incorporated a series of groundbreaking designs that have since become staples in feature throughout the guitar industry
What was different about the Ibanez JEM guitar's sound
Vai says, Stratocasters had whammy bars but limited. Les Pauls had humbuckers but no whammy bar. Neither guitar had twenty-four frets. So I had these elements implemented into a Superstrat.“

Question: What was his connection with Universe Guitars
Self-contained rewrite: What was Steve Vai's connection with Universe Guitars