Ibanez PS120-BK Black Signature Paul Stanley
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A PS at the Heart of Ibanez DNA: The Paul Stanley Legacy
The PS120 is part of the PS series associated with Paul Stanley, featuring an iconic aesthetic and technical choices focused on performance. This version emphasizes meticulous craftsmanship (set-in neck with a smooth heel) and simple, effective electronics designed to deliver "plug-and-play" feel both on stage and in the studio.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
The PS120 is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive, comfortable electric guitar that feels immediately familiar for rock tones. It excels in classic rock, hard rock, 70s/80s rock, and any context where solid rhythm, singing leads, and a strong presence in the mix are desired.
Sound Characteristics
The combination of a maple top and okoumé body provides clarity and bite in the attack while maintaining a lively midrange. The set-in neck promotes natural sustain and a more "connected" feel between notes, ideal for solos and sustained chords. The ebony fingerboard, with its quick response, enhances precision and definition, especially appreciated in tight rhythmic playing.
Regarding pickups, the Seymour Duncan '59 Model in the neck position delivers an open, warm, and articulate tone, perfect for round cleans and expressive leads. The Seymour Duncan Custom 5 at the bridge offers more body and punch, with solid lows and present highs for cutting riffs. The wiring remains straightforward: a 3-position selector (neck, middle, bridge) and 3 knobs (tone, bridge volume, neck volume) to quickly shape your dynamics.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay close to the original setup, favor a set of D'Addario EXL110 strings with a gauge of 10-46. Additionally, a standard-sized pick and a classic strap are perfectly suited for daily use (rehearsal, stage, studio).
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Extreme | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Top | maple | Thickness at 12th fret | 23.5 mm / 0.93" |
| Body | okoumé | Radius | 12" / 305 mm |
| Neck type | PS | Nut material | bone |
| Construction | 3-piece okoumé | Bridge | Gibraltar Performer |
| Assembly | set-in (smooth heel) | String spacing | 10.5 mm / 0.41" |
| Fingerboard | bound ebony | Tailpiece | Quik Change III |
| Inlays | acrylic and abalone blocks | Hardware color | chrome |
| Number of frets | 22 | Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan '59 Model (H) (passive / Alnico) |
| Fret type | medium | Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan Custom 5 (H) (passive / Alnico) |
| Scale length | 24.7" / 628 mm | Selector | 3 positions |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Controls | 1 tone, 1 bridge volume, 1 neck volume |
| Width at 22nd fret | 57 mm / 2.24" | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 20 mm / 0.79" | String gauge | .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 |
Questions frequently asked
What music styles suit this guitar?
This model is suitable for classic rock, hard rock, and 1970s/1980s rock aesthetics. The Seymour Duncan Custom 5 bridge pickup delivers punch for riffs, while the '59 Model neck pickup favors rounder tones.
What pickups does the Ibanez PS120-BK Paul Stanley have?
The setup combines a Seymour Duncan '59 Model passive Alnico pickup at the neck and a Seymour Duncan Custom 5 passive Alnico pickup at the bridge. A 3-way selector allows using each pickup individually or both together.
Is the neck comfortable for solos?
The set-in neck with a smooth heel promotes access to the 22 frets and enhances sustain. Its profile measures 20 mm at the 1st fret, 23.5 mm at the 12th fret, with a 305 mm radius.
What string gauge is installed from the factory?
The factory tuning is standard, from low E to high E, with a .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 gauge. D'Addario EXL110 10-46 strings preserve this gauge.
What type of bridge does this guitar have?
The instrument features a Gibraltar Performer bridge and a Quik Change III tailpiece. The string spacing is 10.5 mm and the hardware is chrome-plated.
