The Ibanez PM3C Pat Metheny Signature is an elegant hollow body electric guitar designed to reflect the legendary jazz guitarist's unmistakable tone and refined playing style. Featuring a spruce top with maple back and sides, a 3-piece Nyatoh/Maple set-in neck, and a bound ebony fingerboard with Artstar fret edge treatment, the PM3C delivers exceptional warmth, clarity, and effortless playability. A specially voiced PM Special (S) pickup captures the balanced, classic jazz tone that Pat Metheny is known for, while the Gibraltar Performer bridge and VT200 tailpiece provide outstanding sustain and tuning stability. Finished in Natural Amber Low Gloss and supplied with a premium hardshell case, the PM3C is a sophisticated instrument built for serious jazz musicians.

Product Features

3-Piece Nyatoh/Maple Neck
The 3-piece Nyatoh/Maple neck provides a rich mid-low end and great resonance.

Ebony Fretboard
Ebony produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high end, while offering quick response and rich sustain.

Medium Frets with Artstar Fret Edge Treatment
Medium-sized frets enhance note accuracy, while the Artstar fret edge treatment with spherical surface processing provides exceptionally smooth playability.

Spruce Top / Maple Back & Sides
The spruce top enhances the guitar's responsiveness, while the maple back and sides produce a rich tone with bright attack and excellent projection.

PM Special (S) Pickup
Designed specifically to Pat Metheny's preferences, the PM Special single-coil pickup delivers the balanced, classic jazz tone that defines his signature sound.

Gibraltar Performer Bridge
Provides excellent sustain and tuning stability, with low-profile saddles for enhanced playing comfort.

VT200 Tailpiece
A classic-style tailpiece that offers outstanding tuning stability while complementing the guitar's elegant appearance.

Hardshell Case Included
A premium Ibanez hardshell case is included to provide maximum protection during storage and transport.

Specifications

Neck Type: PM 3-Piece Nyatoh/Maple Set-In Neck

Top: Spruce
Back: Maple
Sides: Maple

Fretboard: Bound Ebony with PM3C Acrylic Inlay
Frets: Medium with Artstar Fret Edge Treatment
Number of Frets: 22

Bridge: Gibraltar Performer
String Spacing: 10.5 mm
Tailpiece: VT200

Neck Pickup: PM Special (S) Neck Pickup (Passive/Ceramic)

Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Strings: D'Addario® ECG24 Flatwound
String Gauge: .011/.015/.022w/.030/.040/.050

Nut: Bone
Hardware Color: Titan Gold