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WHITESNAKE DONINGTON 1990, ONCE IN A LIFETIME GUITAR GEM

55.000,00 €

WHITESNAKE 1990: THE DONINGTON  MASTERPIECE

HAND-SIGNED BY THE COMPLETE 1990 WHITESNAKE LINEUP

In 1990, Whitesnake reached a legendary peak at the Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington, performing with what David Coverdale himself has described as an absolute supergroup incl. David Coverdale, Steve Vai, Adrian Vandenberg, Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldridge. This specific lineup was active only from 1989 to 1990 during the Slip of the Tongue era.
 
THE PERFORMANCE:
 
On August 18, 1990, this lineup headlined Donington in front of over 70,000 fans. The show featured blistering dual-guitar work from Vai and Vandenberg and was later released as the definitive Live at Donington 1990 album. This Ibanez Steve Vai Signature JEM is a breathtaking fusion of virtuoso engineering and hard rock history. Signed during the height of the Whitesnake 1990 world tour, this instrument represents the legendary collaboration between the world’s greatest guitar alien and the definitive “Sovereign” era of Whitesnake.
 
HIGHLIGHTS:
 
Signatures: Steve Vai, David Coverdale, Adrian Vandenberg, Rudy Sarzo, Tommy Aldridge.
Era: 1990 Slip of the Tongue World Tour
Model: Iconic Steve Vai Signature Design.
Asset Grade: Sovereign Investment Grade | Museum Class Visual.
Condition: Pristine artist signatures on unblemished finish.
Authentication: 100% Authenticity Guarantee | Double Expert Verification.
Documentation: Lifetime COA Included.
Status: Historic Rock & Roll Artifact.

Authenticated | Collector Grade | Worldwide Shipping

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THE WHITESNAKE 1990 DONINGTON LEGACY JEM
A STEVE VAI SIGNATURE MASTERPIECE | FULLY SIGNED BY THE 1990 LINEUP

THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT

In 1990, the rock world witnessed a monumental collision of talent: the world’s most formidable hard rock band, Whitesnake, joined forces with the ultimate guitar virtuoso, Steve Vai. This specific instrument is a physical time capsule from that “Sovereign” era. It represents the peak of the Slip of the Tongue World Tour, a period defined by stadium-filling anthems and unprecedented technical guitar mastery.

THE INSTRUMENT

At its core, this is the legendary Steve Vai Signature Ibanez JEM. Designed to Vai’s exacting and revolutionary specifications, it features the iconic “Monkey Grip” and the high-performance hardware that changed guitar design forever. To find a signature model from this specific era is rare; to find one that served as a canvas for the entire band is nearly impossible.

THE SIGNATURES

This masterpiece features deep, clear, and unblemished signatures from the definitive 1990 lineup:

  1. David Coverdale: The voice and founder of Whitesnake
  2. Steve Vai: The alien virtuoso and the guitar’s creator.
  3. Adrian Vandenberg: The dutch giant and primary songwriter for Slip of the Tongue
  4. Rudy Sarzo: The powerhouse bassist formerly of Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne.
  5. Tommy Aldridge: The legendary drummer known for his double-bass mastery and bare-handed solos.

COLLECTOR’S STATUS

This is not merely a guitar; it is an Asset Grade rock and roll artifact. It holds “Museum Class” visual appeal, making it the center-point of any serious collection. Given the scarcity of items signed by the full 1990 lineup, but especially on a Steve Vai signature model. This piece represents a blue-chip investment in music history.

PROVENANCE

Asset Grade: Sovereign Investment Grade.
Provenance: Signed in-person during the 1990 World Tour.
Condition: Pristine signatures preserved on a collector-grade body.
Authentication: 100% Authenticity Guarantee | Double Expert Verification | Lifetime COA.

AUTHENTICATED | MUSEUM QUALITY | WORLDWIDE INSURED SHIPPING

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Provenance

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COA

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As soon as your payment has been cleared, your order will be processed and shipped within 48 Hours. All products are normally shipped the same day the order is received and sent within 24 hours. Each product is promised to be packaged in a manner to ensure a safe arrival and will be shipped with insurance covering the total purchase. Due to logistical reasons it is not possible to store all the items locally thus it may come to some delay with certain products! Our logistics partners will then reliably deliver your order directly to your home or on request to your workplace or holiday address. You will receive your order securely packaged and presented cleanly within a few days.

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