Description
Here’s what Ibanez says about the PM3C
The Ibanez PM Pat Metheny signature guitar is a striking instrument that demands attention. Its elegant simplicity and precise craftsmanship make it a remarkable choice for jazz guitarists.
Product Features
- 3pc Nyatoh/Maple Neck: The 3pc Nyatoh/Maple neck delivers a rich mid-low end and excellent resonance.
- Ebony Fretboard: The Ebony fretboard produces tight lows and mids with a strong high-end attack, offering a quick response and rich sustain.
- Medium Frets with Artstar Fret Edge Treatment: Medium-sized frets enhance note accuracy. The Artstar fret edge treatment, featuring spherical surface processing, provides a super smooth playing experience.
- Spruce Top / Maple Back and Sides: The Spruce top enhances response with its smooth wood appearance, while the Maple back and sides deliver a rich tone, bright attack, and solid sound.
- PM Special (S) Pickup: Designed to Pat Metheny’s specifications, the PM Special single-coil pickup delivers a well-balanced, classic jazz tone essential to Pat’s music.
- Gibraltar Performer Bridge: The Gibraltar Performer bridge offers rich sustain and tuning stability, with low-positioned saddles for comfortable playability.
- VT200 Tailpiece: The classic VT200 tailpiece ensures excellent tuning stability.
- Hardshell Case Included: The Ibanez Hardshell case provides superior protection for your instrument.
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: PM
- Top Material: Spruce
- Back and Sides Material: Maple
- Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Neck
- Material: 3pc Nyatoh/Maple
- Profile: Set-in
- Scale Length: 628mm/24.7″
- Fingerboard Material: Bound Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 305mmR
- Number of Frets: 22 (at 9F)
- Frets: Medium
- Fret Edge Treatment: Artstar fret edge treatment
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Inlays: PM3C Acrylic
- Side Dots: Black
Hardware
- Finish: Titan Gold
- Bridge: Gibraltar Performer
- Tailpiece: VT200
- Tuning Machines: Ibanez machine heads
Electronics
- Pickup: PM special (S)
- Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
- Switching: Passive
- Output Jack: 1/4″
Miscellaneous
- Strings Gauge: D’Addario® ECG24 Flatwound – .011/.015/.022w/.030/.040/.050
- Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
- Case: Hardshell case included
- Included Accessories: Hex wrench
- Dimensions: 1240 x 530 x 215 mm





















