Ibanez FRM350-BK Paul Gilbert
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Ibanez
FRM350-BK Paul Gilbert
Product Info
Article Number:
597485
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
FRM350-BK Paul Gilbert
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$1,401.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This FRM350-BK is a seriously capable shred machine, designed for players who want that signature Paul Gilbert bite without the extreme price tag. The shorter scale offers a unique feel, making it surprisingly comfortable for faster playing, and the DiMarzios just scream. It's a fantastic choice for modern rock, metal, and fusion guitarists.
Product Description
- Ibanez FRM350-BK Paul Gilbert
- Electric Guitar
- Paul Gilbert Signature Model
- Body: Okoume
- Set-in neck: Okoume/Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Acrylic & Abalone Block fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
- Scale: 628 mm (24.72")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Graph Tech nut
- Neck profile: FRM - thickness at 1st fret: 22 mm / 12th fret: 24 mm
- 22 Narrow Tall frets
- Pickups: DiMarzio DP190F (H) (bridge) and DiMarzio DP191F (H) (neck)
- Volume and tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Gibraltar Performer bridge
- Ibanex machine heads
- Gold hardware
- Strings: Daddario EXL110
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • DiMarzio DP190/191 pickups deliver a searing, articulate high-gain tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and note definition under speed.
- • Gibraltar Performer bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability remarkably well.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit on the plain side aesthetically compared to other woods.
- • The thinner neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker feel.
- • The shorter scale length limits low-end response, less ideal for drop tunings.
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Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Okoume/Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony with Acrylic & Abalone Block Inlays
Pickups
DiMarzio DP190F (Bridge) & DP191F (Neck)
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72")
Frets
22 Narrow Tall
Bridge
Gibraltar Performer
Weight
3.8 kg (8.37 lbs) - estimated
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale offers a snappier feel and slightly looser string tension, which can be easier for fast playing, but sacrifices some low-end punch and clarity.
The acrylic inlays are quite durable; they add a visual flair without significantly impacting the fingerboard's feel, which remains smooth thanks to the ebony's natural properties.
The Gibraltar Performer offers enhanced sustain and tuning stability, but lacks the pitch-bending capabilities of a full Floyd Rose, making it better suited for players prioritizing precision and reliability.
