Ibanez PM200 Pat Metheny Signature - Japan 2023

Here is an Ibanez PM200 Pat Metheny signature model, a 2023 Japanese-built archtop with serial F2328998, finished in classic blonde and representing the flagship of Ibanez’s long-running collaboration with Pat Metheny. Built at the Fujigen facility, it showcases the high level of precision, consistency, and craftsmanship that defines Ibanez’s premium hollowbody instruments.

This example is designed in close partnership with Pat Metheny to capture his signature tone, touch sensitivity, and clarity. It features a fully hollow maple body with a comfortable single-cut design, floating pickguard, and a specially voiced Ibanez Super 58 Custom pickup mounted directly to the top for maximum resonance and tonal integrity.

In the hands, the PM200 feels exceptionally fluid and responsive. The neck is slim and elegant, with a smooth, low-action setup that makes extended playing effortless. The lightweight hollow construction reacts quickly to dynamics, producing a soft, woody acoustic character even unplugged.

Tonally, the Super 58 pickup delivers the warm, articulate voice associated with Metheny’s sound, with a focused top end, rich midrange, and excellent note definition for complex chord voicings. It handles both traditional jazz and modern fusion playing with ease, maintaining clarity and balance across the entire range.

Condition is excellent with minimal signs of handling, and it presents as a clean, well-kept example. Comes complete with its original hard shell case.

Specifications:

Year: 2023
Country: Japan
Model: Ibanez PM200 Pat Metheny Signature
Finish: Blonde
Body: Fully hollow maple (laminated top)
Neck: Mahogany and maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale: 24.75"
Pickups: Ibanez Super 58 Custom humbucker
Bridge: Ebony with trapeze tailpiece
Case: Original hard shell case