Signature Guitar

While Paul is best known for his work with MR. BIG and RACER X, he has also toured with Joe Satriani’s G3, played numerous tribute concerts with legendary drummer Mike Portnoy, and was an integral part of the design of his Ibanez PGM and Fireman guitars. Introducing the PGM 50!

ARTICLE N° 91658
  • Ibanez electric guitar
  • PGM50 model
  • Black finish
  • American basswood body
  • 5-piece maple/walnut neck
  • PGM neck profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • White dots fretboard inlays
  • 400mmR fingerboard radius
  • 22 medium treated frets
  • 43.00 mm nut width
  • 648mm/25.5" scale length
  • DiMarzio Air Classic neck pickup
  • DiMarzio PGM middle pickup
  • DiMarzio Air Classic bridge pickup
  • Controls: Master Volume
  • 5-position pickup selector
  • F106 bridge
  • Gotoh MG-T locking tuners
  • Originally fitted with 10-46 EXL110 D'Addario pull
  • Comes with Ibanez Gig Bag
The Ibanez PGM50 BK guitar, designed in collaboration with the famous guitarist Paul Gilbert, embodies the perfect combination of precision, versatility and sonic power. Equipped with a 5-piece maple and walnut neck, it offers exemplary stability and tonal clarity, ideal for the demanding and fast playing styles that Paul Gilbert popularized.

This neck, with a comfortable profile and easy access to the 22 frets, ensures a smooth and pleasant playability, ideal for shredding techniques.

The American basswood body contributes to a natural and balanced sound, with excellent resonance. The choice of this wood guarantees a dynamic response and clarity that perfectly match the DiMarzio Air Classic and PGM pickups, arranged in an H-S-H configuration.

These passive Alnico magnet pickups combine vintage tones with modern technologies, thus offering a wide variety of tones, ranging from crystal clear clean sounds to powerful and saturated distortions. The DiMarzio PGM pickup in the middle position adds a versatile touch, capable of reproducing both classic and contemporary sounds.

The rosewood fingerboard, with white dot inlays, adds warmth and a balanced tonal response to the whole. The Premium treatment of the fret edges ensures optimal playing comfort, reducing fatigue during long playing sessions. The use of medium frets also guarantees increased precision in note placement.

The hardware consists of an F106 bridge, which enriches the duration of the resonance and allows independent adjustment of the height of each string. The Gotoh MG-T locking tuners ensure exceptional tuning stability, also facilitating quick string changes, a valuable asset for live performances.

The PGM50 BK model reflects the versatile style of Paul Gilbert, who has left his mark on groups such as MR. BIG and Racer X. Whether for epic solos or punchy rhythms, this guitar is designed to meet the demands of musicians looking for precision and flexibility in their playing.
Color
 Black
Type of guitar
 Electric guitar
Body
 Solid body
Number of strings
 6
Body shape
 ST-shape
Body material
 Basswood
Construction
 Bolt-on neck
Pickup setup
 HSH
Type of tuners
 Locking
Hardware color
 Gold
Instrument size
 4/4, standard
Number of frets
 22
Nut width
 43,00 mm (1,693")
Neck material
 Walnut
Fingerboard material
 Rosewood
Scale length
 648 mm (25,50")
Pickup type
 Passives
Fingerboard radius
 400 mm (15,75")
Cutaway
 Yes
Bridge configuration
 Fix, 6 saddles
Finish
 Gloss polish
Case or cover included
 Gigbag
Electronic
 Passive
String gauge
 010 - 046
Instrument type
 Electric guitar
Artist
 Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big)

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