Ibanez PM3C Pat Metheny Signature Electric Guitar – Black Low Gloss

For over twenty years, Pat Metheny has relied on Ibanez guitars to fuel his innovative jazz guitar artistry. The Ibanez PM3C continues this prestigious collaboration, drawing inspiration from the early days of the electric archtop guitar.

Featuring a single PM Special pickup, the PM3C captures the rich, smoky tone reminiscent of the legendary Charlie Christian pickups from the 1930s. This vintage-style pickup complements the PM3C’s fully hollow spruce/maple body, enhancing lead lines, rhythm comping, and even effect-laden jazz fusion with superb acoustic resonance and articulation.

The guitar’s 3-piece maple/nyatoh neck is carved into Pat Metheny’s signature PM profile, providing unparalleled playability. The bound ebony fingerboard, adorned with striking inlays, adds a touch of elegance.

Gold-tinged archtop appointments—such as the floating TOM-style bridge, trapeze tailpiece, and reliable Ibanez tuners—shine under stage lights, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and performance reliability.

From classic swing to modern fusion, the Ibanez PM3C is a purpose-built instrument designed for the true jazz aficionado, honoring the legacy of a 6-string legend.

Features

• 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

Specs

Type	Hollow Body
Colour	Black
Orientation	Right Handed
Number of Strings	6
Body Shape	Pat Metheny Signature
Top Material	Spruce
Body Material	Maple
Body Finish	Low Gloss
Neck Material	3-piece Nyatoh/Maple
Neck Shape	PM
Fretboard Material	Bound Ebony
Fretboard Radius	12″
Number of Frets	22
Fretboard Inlays	PM Custom
Fret Size	Medium
Nut Width	1.692″
Nut Material	Bone
Neck Pickup	Ibanez PM Special Single-coil
Controls	1 x volume, 1 x tone
Bridge	Gibraltar Performer bridge, VT200 tailpiece
Tuners	Ibanez machine heads
Strings	.011-.050
Case/ Bag	Hardcase Included