What can we say about Paul Gilbert? The man has otherworldly chops, flawless technique, and genius-level harmonic sensibilities. Players like Mr. Gilbert need a guitar that can keep up with them, and the Ibanez Paul Gilbert Signature FRM300 is the perfect sonic blowtorch for the job. The FRM300 rocks a toneful, eye-catching, and comfortable Fireman okoume body. Its lightning-fast neck is topped with a luxuriously smooth bound ebony fingerboard with 22 narrow and tall frets. A trio of DiMarzio PG-13 mini humbuckers serves up a universe of harmonically rich tone from chimey cleans to full shred while a Gibraltar Performer bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece deliver prodigious sustain. If youre after a guitar that sounds as radical as it looks, batter up and get your hands on the Ibanez FRM300.

The Fireman: the perfect tool for musical exploration

Whenever Paul Gilbert visits, our resident guitarists perk up. That’s because Mr. Gilbert is a master guitarist, a phenomenal clinician, and an inveterate tinkerer as well. In fact, Paul endlessly searches for ways to improve his signature guitar as a supercharged delivery vehicle for his musical ideas. This creative restlessness has caused him, in cahoots with Ibanez, to retool the Fireman several times over the years. The FRM300 represents the latest incarnation of Paul’s iconic axe. Although his many fans will naturally be the first to gravitate toward the new version, the artist is quick to point out that this Fireman lends itself to bold musical exploration across a variety of genres.

DiMarzio mini humbuckers offer extra clarity without losing the bite

Across the board, guitarists revere the sound of mini humbuckers. And for this version of the Fireman, Mr. Gilbert specified three particularly sweet ones. DiMarzio PG-13 mini humbuckers deliver more output with increased harmonics, while still maintaining the clarity and dynamics of a vintage minibucker. The result is a 3-dimensional, almost vocal sound that rockets off the string and rings true as it sustains. The response to your pick attack is intense, and the harmonics are positively glorious.

Custom set-in neck joint feels amazing and enhances sustain

If youre looking to lock down your tone, the Ibanez Paul Gilbert FRM300 is your kind of axe. This instrument delivers serious sustain, courtesy of its special set-in neck joint, Gibraltar Performer bridge, and Quik Change III tailpiece. Paul worked long and hard with the Ibanez luthiers to achieve a neck joint that felt just right, while maximizing string vibration transfer and sustain. Youll love the feel of this neck joint when youre fretting up high. And the tone it will speak for itself the moment you pick up this very special guitar.

Features

• Paul Gilbert signature Fireman okoume body
• Fast-profile 3-piece okoume/maple set-in neck
• Bound ebony fingerboard with 22 narrow and tall frets and white dot inlays
• Gibraltar Performer bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece deliver excellent stability and sustain
• 3 DiMarzio PG-13 mini humbuckers yield a clear, articulate sound with plenty of high-octane bite
• 5-way pickup selector unlocks a full arsenal of sonic textures
• Eye-catching chrome hardware

Specifications

• Number of Strings6
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed

Body

• Body TypeSolidbody
• Body ShapePaul Gilbert Signature
• Body MaterialOkoume
• Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
• ColorPurple

Neck

• Neck Material3-Piece Okoume/Maple
• Neck ShapeFRM
• Neck JointSet Neck
• Radius12″
• Fingerboard MaterialEbony
• Fingerboard InlayWhite Dots
• Number of Frets22, Narrow Tall
• Scale Length24.75″
• Nut Width1.692″
• Nut MaterialGraph Tech Black Tusq

Hardware

• Bridge/TailpieceGibraltar Performer Quick-change III Tailpiece
• TunersIbanez

Electronics

• Neck PickupDiMarzio PG-13 Humbucker
• Middle PickupDiMarzio PG-13 Humbucker
• Bridge PickupDiMarzio PG-13 Humbucker
• Controls1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
• Switching5-way blade pickup switch

Miscellaneous

• Strings.010-.046
• Case/Gig BagSold Separately
• Manufacturer Part Number:FRM300PR