Pat Metheny has been faithful to Ibanez for many years and you quickly understand why when you pick up his signature instrument. Wonderful jazz cans that suit far more than just total Matheny freaks. Thoroughbred jars optimized for jazz.
The PM3C model is the latest in the Pat Metheny series and it really shows, it's perfection down to the smallest detail. Pat is known to be extremely picky with his instruments and it shows when you try the PM3C, unparalleled playing comfort and a fantastic sound.
This pickup was meticulously designed specifically to Pat's wishes. Both the look of this PM pickup and its wide and well-balanced classic jazz tone, which is essential to Pat's music.
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PM 3-pc Nyatoh/Maple set-in neck.
- Spruce top/Maple back & sides.
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Bound Ebony fretboard w/ PM3C Acrylic inlay.
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22 Medium frets w/Artstar fret edge treatment.
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Bone nut.
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Gibraltar Performer bridge.
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VT200 tailpiece.
- PM Special (S) neck pickup.
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Strings: D'Addario Flatwound ECG24 (011-050).
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Titanium Gold hardware.
- Hard case included.
The neck:
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Scale: 628mm/24.7".
- Width at saddle: 43mm.
- Width at last strap: 57mm.
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Thickness at first band: 20mm.
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Thickness at 12 bands: 22mm.
- Radius: 305mmR.
Body:
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Length: 19.5"
- Width: 15.75"
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Max Depth: 3.75"