Ibanez / Pat Metheny PM3C-BKL (Black Low Gloss) [S/N PW24110807]

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This is a Pat Metheny New Signature Model !
Pat Metheny's new signature model, which is filled with his wish for many players to be able to pick it up, and his commitment to its looks and sound!
The head shape, fingerboard inlays, tailpiece, control knobs, and body color are all classic designs that Pat likes!

～Features
3pc Nyatoh/Maple neck
The 3pcs Nyatoh/Maple neck is made of a combination of Nyatoh and Maple wood, which features rich mid-low range and resonance.

Ebony fretboard
Ebony fretboard is used for the fingerboard, which is characterized by quick note rise and rich sustain.

Medium frets with Artstar fret edge treatment
Medium frets with Artstar fret edge treatment

Spruce top / Maple back and sides
Spruce, used for violins and acoustic guitars, is used for the top, which is characterized by its excellent vibration transfer and natural tone.
The sides and back are made of maple, which is known for its taut and clear tone.
The open-pore, very thin coating is applied to give it a vintage-like appearance. (* Please refer to "Note on Appearance" below)

PM special (S) pickup
The PM special (S) pickup was carefully planned and developed to achieve Pat Metheny's preferred sound.
The PM special (S) pickups are carefully planned and developed to achieve the sound preferred by Pat Metheny, creating a traditional jazz tone that matches the look and feel of the instrument and is an essential part of Pat's music.

Gibraltar Performer bridge
This Zinc bridge has a saddle adjustment screw on the tailpiece side.
The screwdriver is inserted from the tailpiece side, making it easier to adjust the saddle front to back.

VT200 tailpiece
The VT200 tailpiece not only gives a classical impression, but also realizes stable tuning stability.

* Note on appearance
Due to the very thin open-pore paint finish, there may be some unevenness in the wood and binding. These are quality standards approved by Ibanez and the artist himself. Please note that this is a quality standard recognized by Ibanez and the artist himself.

Piece Information
Hard case.
Serial number : PW24110807
Weight : 2.63kg

* The color and brightness may look slightly different depending on the monitor environment. Please understand that the color and brightness may slightly differ depending on the monitor environment.

Specs

Neck type
PM 3pc Nyatoh/Maple set-in neck

Body
Spruce top / Maple back & sides

Fretboard
Bound Ebony fretboard w/PM3C Acrylic inlay

Fret
Medium frets w/Artstar fret edge treatment

Nut
Bone

Bridge
Gibraltar Performer bridge

Tailpiece
VT200 tailpiece

Neck pickup
PM special (S) neck pickup

Controls, Pickup selector
1 Volume, 1 Tone

Hardware color
Titan Gold

String gauge
.011/.015/.022w/.030/.040/.050 (D'Addario ECG24 Flatwound)

Scale
628mm/ 24.75"

a : Width at Nut
43mm

b : Width at Last Fret
57mm

c : Thickness at 1st
20mm

d : Thickness at 9th
22mm

Radius
305mmR

Body Dimensions

a : Length
19 1/2" Length

b : Width
15 3/4"

c : Max Depth
3 3/4"