Ibanez PM3C-NAL Pat Metheny
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Ibanez
PM3C-NAL Pat Metheny
Product Info
Article Number:
597476
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
PM3C-NAL Pat Metheny
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,710.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This PM3C-NAL is a beautifully crafted semihollow, clearly designed for players who love Pat Metheny's signature sound. The shorter scale and single-coil pickup combination create a unique, warm voice that really shines in jazz, fusion, and clean, articulate styles. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for serious players seeking a focused and refined tone.
Product Description
- Ibanez PM3C-NAL Pat Metheny
- Electric Guitar
- Pat Metheny Signature Model
- Style: Hollow Body
- Body: Maple
- Top: Spruce
- Bolt-on neck: Nyatoh / Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- PM3C Acrylic fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard inlays: 305 mm (12.01")
- Scale: 628 mm (24.72")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Bone nut
- Neck profile: 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: Daddario ECG24 Flatwound
- Colour: Natural
- Includes case
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and resonance for nuanced playing
- • Nyatoh/Maple neck provides a comfortable, stable feel and excellent sustain
- • PM special single-coil offers a warm, articulate tone perfect for jazz and fusion
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing surface with excellent note definition
CONS
- • Hollow body construction makes it somewhat prone to feedback at higher volumes
- • Scale length is shorter than standard, potentially affecting intonation for some players
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility outside of its core sonic territory
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple/Spruce
Neck Material
Nyatoh/Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
PM Special Single-Coil
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Gibraltar Performer
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PM3C uses acrylic inlays, which offer a unique visual aesthetic – a cleaner, more modern look compared to traditional dot or block inlays. They are also typically more durable than some mother-of-pearl options.
It does alter string tension and feel; some players might find it easier to bend notes, while others accustomed to a longer scale might need to adjust their playing technique slightly.
Being a hollow body, it’s best suited for cleaner tones; high-gain sounds will likely result in feedback and a less defined response, though it can still be utilized with careful EQing.
