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Ibanez PM3C Pat Matheny Black Low Gloss (s/n:21PW25060247)! Guitar comes with Ibanez Hardshell Case!

A Modern Pat Metheny Signature with Classic Jazz Guitar Soul

The Ibanez PM3C Pat Metheny Signature in Black Low Gloss captures the warmth, clarity, and unmistakable character of a traditional hollowbody jazz guitar while giving players an instrument designed around the preferences of one of the most influential guitarists of the modern era.

Built around a fully hollow body with a spruce top and maple back and sides, the PM3C delivers the natural resonance, articulation, and woody response players expect from a serious jazz box. The elegant Black Low Gloss finish, contrasting binding, Titan Gold hardware, and distinctive PM3C appointments give this guitar a sophisticated appearance that feels equally at home on a jazz-club stage or in a serious collection.

At the heart of the PM3C is the specially developed Ibanez PM Special single-coil neck pickup. Designed specifically around Pat Metheny's tonal preferences, this pickup is voiced for the balanced, classic jazz character that is fundamental to Metheny's sound. Its simplicity is part of the appeal: one carefully voiced pickup, one volume control, one tone control, and an instrument built to let the player do the talking.

For players searching for a genuine Pat Metheny signature instrument without stepping all the way into the upper reaches of the PM series, the PM3C is an especially compelling choice. And this particular guitar—serial number 21PW25060247—is available now at Northeast Music Center with its Ibanez hardshell case.

Spruce & Maple Hollowbody Construction

The PM3C starts with a traditional and proven hollowbody combination: a spruce top paired with maple back and sides.

Spruce brings responsiveness and a natural musical quality to the top, while maple adds definition and a brighter attack. Together, they give the PM3C the balance needed for articulate single-note lines, rich extended chords, clean accompaniment, and the dynamic touch sensitivity that jazz players demand.

Its full 15.75" lower-bout width and 3.75" maximum body depth give the PM3C genuine hollowbody presence without losing the comfortable, refined feel expected from an Ibanez artist model.

Designed Around Pat Metheny

Ibanez equips the PM3C with a 3-piece Nyatoh/Maple set-in neck and a bound ebony fretboard. The ebony board contributes a quick response, focused attack, and excellent sustain, while the 24.7" scale length gives the guitar a comfortable feel well suited to complex chord voicings, melodic playing, and expressive jazz phrasing.

Twenty-two medium frets receive Ibanez's Artstar fret-edge treatment, providing the smooth fret ends and polished playing feel expected from an instrument bearing Pat Metheny's name.

The fretboard is completed with distinctive PM3C acrylic inlays, giving the guitar an identity of its own rather than simply recreating a traditional archtop aesthetic.

PM Special Single-Coil Pickup

One of the defining features of the PM3C is its PM Special passive ceramic single-coil neck pickup.

Developed specifically to suit Metheny's preferences, it is designed around the balanced, traditional jazz voice that has played such an important role in his music. The single-pickup configuration keeps the signal path straightforward and puts the emphasis where it belongs: on the natural character of the guitar and the touch of the player.

Warm up the tone control for round, intimate chord work or open it up to bring additional articulation into complex voicings and melodic passages. The PM3C may look deliberately old-school, but its musical range extends well beyond traditional jazz.

Gibraltar Performer Bridge & VT200 Tailpiece

Ibanez completes the PM3C with its Gibraltar Performer bridge, designed to provide strong sustain, stable tuning, and comfortable low-positioned saddles.

The VT200 tailpiece complements the classic hollowbody aesthetic while providing dependable tuning stability, and the Titan Gold hardware looks especially striking against this guitar's Black Low Gloss finish.

This is a guitar that manages to look elegant without being excessive—a fitting visual match for an instrument carrying Pat Metheny's name.

Why Buy This PM3C from Northeast Music Center?

At Northeast Music Center, we understand that an instrument like the PM3C isn't simply another hollowbody guitar. Players shopping for a Pat Metheny signature model are usually looking for a very particular combination of response, feel, resonance, and classic jazz character.

That's why Northeast Music Center photographs and lists our individual instruments by serial number whenever possible, allowing you to see the actual guitar you're purchasing.

Whether you're a longtime Pat Metheny listener, a dedicated jazz guitarist, or simply looking for a beautifully appointed full-hollow electric with a distinctive voice, this Ibanez PM3C Black Low Gloss, serial number 21PW25060247, offers an impressive combination of classic inspiration and modern Ibanez execution.

Specifications:

Model: Ibanez PM3C Pat Metheny Signature
Finish: Black Low Gloss (BKL)
Serial Number: 21PW25060247
Body Type: Full Hollowbody
Top: Spruce
Back: Maple
Sides: Maple
Body Width: 15.75"
Maximum Body Depth: 3.75"

Neck Type: PM
Neck Construction: 3-Piece Nyatoh/Maple
Neck Joint: Set-In
Scale Length: 24.7" / 628mm
Neck Thickness: 20mm at 1st fret / 22mm at 9th fret
Nut Width: 43mm / approximately 1.69"

Fretboard: Bound Ebony
Fretboard Radius: 305mm / approximately 12"
Inlays: PM3C Acrylic
Frets: 22 Medium
Fret Treatment: Artstar Fret Edge Treatment
Nut: Bone

Neck Pickup: PM Special (S)
Pickup Type: Passive/Ceramic Single-Coil
Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone

Bridge: Gibraltar Performer
String Spacing: 10.5mm
Tailpiece: VT200
Hardware: Titan Gold
Factory Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E
Factory Strings: D'Addario ECG24 Flatwound
String Gauges: .011 / .015 / .022w / .030 / .040 / .050

Case: Ibanez Hardshell Case Included