Vai's net worth?

Armando Cordero · #1 11-08-2005, 06:08 PM

Does any one know what type of net worth Vai is worth? I mean with all the G3 tours and favored nations and other projects? I wonder what type of living he makes can anyone guess

vaijem777 · #2 11-08-2005, 06:39 PM

At LEAST two-fiddy.

giannifive · #3 11-08-2005, 07:32 PM

I'm sure he's living comfortably. The main thing is that he is obviously doing what he loves, though.

If you can live comfortably and do what you love as your profession, what else do you need?

carlos grijalva · #4 11-08-2005, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by giannifive

I'm sure he's living comfortably. The main thing is that he is obviously doing what he loves, though.

If you can live comfortably and do what you love as your profession, what else do you need?

women!

giannifive · #5 11-08-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by carlos grijalva

women!

Touche!

David McCarroll · #6 11-08-2005, 08:28 PM

I would imagine his personal net worth would be a lot less than you'd think - he seems to get more joy out of charity stuff and Favoured Nations - and I can almost guarantee that a label based around guitar music just ain't shifting Britney Spears type numbers!

ChopTart · #7 11-08-2005, 09:05 PM

haha yeah, tho the man keeps bees so youd think hes doing pretty good. generous dude though

javashred · #8 11-08-2005, 09:29 PM

C'mon guys - He's a multi-millionaire.

Zappa
DLR
Whitesnake
All his solo albums, which he owns ALL publishing rights

He probably gets royalties from the movie Crossroads as well.

Not to mention Favored Nations and all his endorsement deals

mi2tom · #9 11-08-2005, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by carlos grijalva

women!

He already got one right...

rickcard71 · #10 11-08-2005, 10:47 PM

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"C'mon guys - He's a multi-millionaire.

Zappa
DLR
Whitesnake
All his solo albums, which he owns ALL publishing rights

He probably gets royalties from the movie Crossroads as well.

Not to mention Favored Nations and all his endorsement deals"

I agree! Plus as mentioned in another post, if he gets $100 for ever Jem sold when the 50k Jem sells, that's $5M just from guitars. Also, all the tours he has done. In my opinion, he's worth 10 to 20M!

Koss · #11 11-08-2005, 11:07 PM

You also need to take in mind that, he doesn't have to pay for any of his guitars or gear, so that cuts back alot on his everyday spending.

rickcard71 · #12 11-08-2005, 11:19 PM

Very true! But I'm sure he spent a lot on his studios!

giannifive · #13 11-09-2005, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Koss

You also need to take in mind that, he doesn't have to pay for any of his guitars or gear, so that cuts back alot on his everyday spending.

Hehe, you said "everyday". Spoken like a true GAS-fiend.

jem7vwh · #14 11-10-2005, 02:09 PM

I'd never speculate about Steve's financial worth. However, having met him a few times- he's a very smart man. I'm sure he's made wise decisions. He's also had some smart businessmen around him in the form of his longtime attorney and Frank Zappa's advice to keep his publishing.

More importantly, it seems that Steve has done what I think most of us would like to do- do something you love for a job, have a wife and children, and support a lifestyle you enjoy. How could it be better?

King Knall · #15 11-10-2005, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jem7vwh

I'd never speculate about Steve's financial worth. However, having met him a few times- he's a very smart man. I'm sure he's made wise decisions. He's also had some smart businessmen around him in the form of his longtime attorney and Frank Zappa's advice to keep his publishing.

More importantly, it seems that Steve has done what I think most of us would like to do- do something you love for a job, have a wife and children, and support a lifestyle you enjoy. How could it be better?

Well said. Not sure what he's worth, but someday I'll help a bit by buying a Jem or UV (new obviously, but I think I'll get a used one first).