Ibanez PGM30 Paul Gilbert Model, purple, made in Japan 1999. Paul Gilbert made his name playing with 1980s rifflords Mr Big; his resume is long and impressive. He's also had a number of cool signature model guitars over the years, including this one. This was made at the famed Fujigen Gakki plant, the very same that made all those famous Fender Japan guitars and still makes Ibanez's Prestige line today. As such, it's impeccably built: the quartersawn maple neck is shaped to perfection with perfect fretwork and that certain 'magic' that comes from getting the right piece of wood, the finish is perfectly applied, the body is light and super resonant... it has a certain integrity to it, MIJ Ibanez aficionados will know what I mean. The purple finish and faux-f-holes makes for a pretty gaudy aesthetic, but hey, everyone has a boring black guitar, right? The tone on deck is classic Ibanez: smooth, big bottom end, nice definition... it just works. If you're after a shred machine that'll outperform guitars at 2-3 times the dime, Paul is your homeboy, yes?

Model: Ibanez Paul Gilbert Model PGM30
Made: Japan, 1999, Fujigen plant (serial F9941097)
Finish: metallic pearl
Body: basswood
Neck: 1-piece maple 'Wizard 2', rosewood board, 25.5" scale, 12" radius 
Weight: 3.555kg
Pickups: Ibanez Infinity humbucker and single coil (neck, middle) and Dimarzio Super Distortion (bridge)
Mods: bridge pickup replaced
Case: none, please note trem arm is also missing

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor scuffs on the end and a crack in lacquer only between the two bolts behind the nut, it's cosmetic only. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and some glossing from play on the back only. The back has widespread light scuffs around the whole body, but no major marks. The sides have a few things to note: light scuffs around the whole body, a couple of chips on the top horn, some chips and scratches in the elbow area, some dents and chips near the jack, a minor ding on the bottom horn. The front has a sticker fade mark behind the bridge, some dimples near the jack, in the elbow area and on the bottom horn and some standard play wear around the strings. Overall: good condition (7/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10-46 Moonshiners strings.