Ibanez PM3C Pat Methen Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar w/CAse - Black Low Gloss

For more than two decades, Pat Metheny has trusted Ibanez guitars to fuel his boundary-pushing brand of jazz guitar mastery. The Ibanez PM3C moves the partnership forward while taking inspiration from the dawn of the electric archtop guitar, brandishing a single PM Special pickup to capture the dark, smoky vibe of legendary Charlie Christian pickups from the 1930s. This vintage-style pickup’s elegant tone makes the most of the PM3C’s fully hollow spruce/maple construction, elevating lead lines, rhythm comping, and even effect-drenched jazz fusion experimentation with acoustic resonance and articulation. The 3-piece maple/nyatoh maple neck comes carved into Pat’s signature PM profile, and it’s all topped off with a bound ebony fingerboard flush with striking inlays. Meanwhile, an array of gold-tinged archtop appointments will gleam under the stage lights, including a floating TOM-style bridge, trapeze tailpiece, and reliable Ibanez tuners. From swinging mid-century licks to progressive fusion panache, the Ibanez PM3C is a purpose-built jazzer worthy of a true 6-string legend.

• Signature model of multi-GRAMMY winner Pat Metheny Hollowbody construction comprising a spruce top and maple back/sides provides a rich, airy, and resonant tonality, with ample unplugged projection
• 3-piece nyatoh/maple neck in Pat’s signature PM profile
• Elegant bound ebony fingerboard with a 305mm radius and exquisite acrylic inlays
• Artstar Fret Edge Treatment ensures a smooth and slick feel when sliding around the fingerboard
• Ibanez PM Special pickup harkens back to the iconic “Charlie Christian” pickups of the jazz age, delivering a warm and mellow voice with exceptional depth
• Eye-catching gold hardware, including rock-solid Ibanez tuners and a classic trapeze tailpiece

Body Dimensions

a : Length    19 1/2"
b : Width    15 3/4"
c : Max Depth    3 3/4"

Specs

Neck Type: PM 3pcs Nyatoh/Maple Set Neck
Top/Back/Sides: Spruce Top, Maple Back & Sides
Fretboard:    Bound Ebony Fretboard, PM3C Acrylic Inlay
Frets: 22 Medium Frets, Artstar Fret Edge Treatment
Bridge: Gibraltar Performer Bridge
String Space: 10.5mm
Tailpiece: VT200 Tailpiece
Pickup: PM special (S) Neck Pickup,Passive/Ceramic
Strings: D'Addario® ECG24 Flatwound
String Gauge: .011/.015/.022w/.030/.040/.050
Nut: Bone
Hardware Finish: Titan Gold