1996 Ibanez Pat Metheny PM100 Signature Archtop Black Near-Mint w/ Case

Up for sale, a 1996 Ibanez Pat Metheny signature model PM-100 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. The original signature model for jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny, the PM-100 has a body shape evocative of Gibson's Barney Kessel and Tal Farlow models, featuring all maple body construction and a one-piece mahogany neck capped with a 22 fret ebony fingerboard.

Featherweight at 6lbs 12oz, this Ibanez has a smooth, airy acoustic tone, with the immediacy and glassy attack of the maple and ebony tonewoods. The neck position Super 58 alnico magnet humbucker is ideal for complex chording and sweet, singing lead work, all with exquisite clarity. This PM-100 benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-52 flatwound strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

- Neck: Mahogany
- Shape: “PM Prestige”, measuring .855” at 1st fret, .935” at 9th fret
- Fretboard: Bound ebony, 12” radius, pearl/abalone split block inlays
- Frets: Medium, no wear
- Scale Length: 24 3/4”
- Nut width: 43mm, bone
- Tuners: Gotoh SGL510
- Serialization: F96-prefix (1996) on headstock

Body Specs:

- Body: Maple
- Pickups: Super 58 humbucker
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Hardware: Gotoh GE103B w/ wood base, PM100 trapeze tailpiece
- Plastics: Sure Grip II knobs, pickup ring
- Label: Serialized white rectangle

The gloss Black finish is framed by multi-ply grained ivoroid binding, with faint scuffing in the clear coat on top and a few minor marks central to the back. The gloss on the neck profile is pristine.

The original hardshell case is included.