Ibanez PM3C-BKL Pat Metheny
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Ibanez
PM3C-BKL Pat Metheny
Product Info
Article Number:
597478
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
PM3C-BKL Pat Metheny
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,639.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Pat Metheny signature is a beautifully crafted semihollow, designed for nuanced jazz and clean, articulate tones. The acrylic inlays and bone nut are a nice touch, and the neck profile is wonderfully comfortable for long playing sessions. It’s a premium-priced instrument, perfect for the discerning player seeking a refined, focused sound.
Product Description
- Ibanez PM3C-BKL Pat Metheny
- Electric Guitar
- Pat Metheny Signature model
- Style: Hollowbody
- Body: Maple
- Top: Spruce
- Set-in neck: Nyatoh / Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- PM3C Acrylic fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
- Scale: 628 mm (24.72")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Bone nut
- Neck profile: PM - thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm
- at 12th fret: 22 mm
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickup: PM special single coil (neck)
- Volume control
- Tone control with push/pull function
- Gibraltar Performer bridge
- Ibanez machine heads
- Gold-plated hardware
- Strings: D'Addario ECG24 Flatwound
- Colour: Black
- Includes case
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and responsiveness across the tonal spectrum.
- • Nyatoh/Maple neck provides excellent stability and a comfortable, familiar profile.
- • The PM special single-coil pickup offers a uniquely smooth, articulate voice.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a fast, smooth playing experience and excellent note definition.
CONS
- • The hollowbody construction makes it somewhat heavier than a solid-body guitar.
- • The push/pull tone control can feel a little fiddly and less intuitive.
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility for players seeking aggressive tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple/Spruce
Neck Material
Nyatoh/Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
PM Special Single-Coil (Neck)
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72")
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Gibraltar Performer
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s smoother and less overwound than a P-90, lacking the same raw grit, but offers a more refined, articulate voice ideal for jazz and clean tones.
Yes, the 'PM' profile is specifically tailored to Pat Metheny’s preference, offering a unique feel that's thinner than many Ibanez necks, yet still substantial.
While feedback is possible, the bracing and hardware mitigate it considerably; it’s manageable with proper amp settings and technique.
