Ibanez PM200-NT Natural Signature Pat Metheny PM

A Historic Signature at the Heart of the Ibanez Universe

Pat Metheny has been associated with Ibanez since the late 1970s, a collaboration that has become iconic in the jazz and fusion world. The PM200 continues this "Signature" lineage: a guitar designed as an expressive instrument, with ergonomics and musicality adapted to rich phrasing, complex voicings, and subtle dynamics.

Who It's For and Suitable Styles

The Ibanez PM200 is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an expressive archtop for jazz, fusion, sophisticated pop, or studio contexts where every nuance matters. Its shorter scale length facilitates chord extensions and controlled vibratos while remaining very comfortable for long sessions.

Sound Characteristics

The maple trio (top, back, sides) delivers a precise register with clean lows and articulated mids: ideal for maintaining clarity in dense chords. The African mahogany neck (set-in) enhances sustain and stability, while the ebony fingerboard adds a sharp attack and quick response, particularly appreciated in jazz playing and legato phrases.

On the amplification side, the Silent 58 (H) passive Alnico pickup favors warm, nuanced, and singing tones. The electronics emphasize precise control: dedicated volume and tone knobs, plus two switches allowing quick exploration of tonal variations, from silky clean to more biting textures, without losing the instrument's natural balance.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, prefer a set of electric guitar strings with gauges .011 to .050 (equivalent to the factory setup). With the included hard case, the guitar is already protected for transport.

Technical specifications

Category	Hollow body	Strings	Steel
Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6

Top	maple	Frets	medium
Back	maple	Fret finish	Prestige fret edge treatment
Sides	maple	Number of frets	22
Neck type	PM	Nut	bone
Neck wood	African mahogany	Bridge	Gotoh GE103B
Construction	set-in neck	String spacing	0.41 inches / 10.4 mm
Scale length	24.7 inches / 628 mm	Tailpiece	PM
Nut width	1.69 inches / 43 mm	Hardware color	gold
Width at 22nd fret	2.24 inches / 57 mm	Neck pickup	Silent 58 (H) (passive / Alnico)
Thickness at 1st fret	0.83 inches / 21 mm	Controls	dedicated volume and tone knobs, "three sounds" switch for neck pickup, 3-position pickup selector
Thickness at 12th fret	0.91 inches / 23 mm	Factory tuning	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Radius	12.0 inches / 305 mm	String gauges	.011 / .015 / .022w / .030 / .040 / .050
Fingerboard	ebony with binding	Hard case	included
Inlays	acrylic and abalone