The Ibanez Pat Metheny PM3C pairs a Spruce top with Maple back and sides, providing a rich tone and bright attack with a solid sound. The 3pc Nyatoh/Maple Neck provides a rich mid-low end and great resonance. The Ebony fingerboard produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high, with a quick response and rich sustain. Medium sized frets enhances the accuracy to your notes. The Artstar fret edge treatment with spherical surface processing offers super smooth performance. Ibanez carefully designed the PM Special (S) pickup specially to Pat's preference. The PM Special single coil pickup, much as it looks, embraces a well balanced classic jazz tone which is essential to Pat's music.