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Ibanez Paul Gilbert Signature PGMM11 Electric Guitar - Jewel Blue

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Jatoba Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Jewel Blue
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Ibanez Paul Gilbert Signature PGMM11 Electric Guitar - Jewel Blue
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Ibanez Paul Gilbert Signature PGMM11 Electric Guitar - Jewel Blue

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Diminutive Electric Guitar for the Star in the Making

When you play the Ibanez Paul Gilbert Signature PGMM11 for the first time, you'll marvel at its feather-like weight and well-balanced basswood body. This short-scale electric guitar's condensed fret spacing feels like it's tailor-made for younger players with small fingers. Plus, the softened string tension is forgiving on the fingers, making longer practice sessions more tolerable. That's not all! The PGMM11's Infinity R humbuckers are thick and punchy when you need them to be and clean up well when you dial back the volume. Similar to Paul's other Ibanez models, the PGMM11 features a hardtail bridge for excellent tuning stability. Complete with black hardware and his iconic painted F-holes, the Ibanez Paul Gilbert Signature PGMM11 packs plentiful value into a petite package.

Short-scale construction

Here at Sweetwater, we're huge fans of the PGMM11's short-scale construction, which is a fantastic option for players taking the first steps on their 6-string journey. Experienced guitarists will love the unique feel and playing experience that it adds to their collection of instruments. And if you're looking for a travel companion, the PGMM11 ticks all the boxes.

Infinity R pickups provide a wide range of tones

If tonal versatility is what you're after, the PGMM11 won't disappoint. It comes locked and loaded with a pair of Infinity R Humbucking pickups that are waiting to unleash a blaze of tonal glory. The neck humbucker's voice is warm and rich, which will serve you well when playing fast riffs and rhythm parts. The bridge humbucker is an excellent all-around bridge pickup. Crank the gain, and the PGMM11 transforms into a vibrant and expressive beast.

Paul Gilbert's defining look

The striking F-hole paint job on the PGMM11 short-scale electric guitar hearkens back to the shred-master's original Ibanez designs from the late 1980s. The graphic injects a tongue-in-cheek classiness to an otherwise aggressively constructed instrument. And judging by all the attention it gets in Sweetwater's Guitar Gallery, it's a look that has stood the test of time.

Ibanez Paul Gilbert Signature PGMM11 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Short-scale electric guitar designed in collaboration with Paul Gilbert
  • Basswood body feels light and resonant
  • Infinity R humbucking pickups deliver quintessential rock and metal tones
  • 22.2-inch scale length is ideal for smaller players and nailing unique tones
  • Adjustable hardtail bridge provides tuning stability and easy intonation adjustments
  • Iconic F-hole graphic looks great onstage
  • Also ideal for use when traveling light or busking

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Paul Gilbert Signature
  • Body Material Poplar
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyester
  • Color Jewel Blue
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape PGMM
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 15.7"
  • Fingerboard Material Jatoba
  • Fingerboard Inlay Whtie Dots
  • Number of Frets 24, Medium
  • Scale Length 22.2"
  • Nut Width 1.614"
  • Nut Material Plastic
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece F106
  • Tuners Ibanez
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Infinity R Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Infinity R Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: PGMM11JB

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Reviews

The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Context is everything, and if the context is the price, then this is an excellent choice. It came in ready to play, and seems you be well built. The sound is fine for a beginner player, and is upgradable if needed. Just solder in premium pickups. If you're looking for a couch guitar, or an instrument for a very young player, this is a great option. I took a half star off because the tuners are a bit sensitive though. Video below.
Music background: Guitarist, Bassist, Percussionist, DJ
So much fun!
It's blue, it's pink, it's a little ridiculous, oh, and it's tiny. But it's SO MUCH FUN to play. Pick this thing up, tune it and shred away.

The good:
I'm surprised that for an inexpensive made in China guitar, the fit and finish is actually pretty decent. The neck is comfortable, frets are dressed properly and it's mounted solidly to the body. The body likewise looks great, no issues with the paint or finish. The volume pot is smooth and works well, and the switch doesn't feel flimsy. The pickups have some depth to them and don't sound overly harsh.

The not so good:
The tuning machines constantly need to be fiddled with, hopefully the tuning will settle in once the guitar has been played for a while, but string changes aren't going to be a lot of fun. Either way I have a clip on tuner that will be living on this head stock. The strings grind on the frets and I'm not sure how long the fret wire is going to hold up. I'm also getting some extraneous noise when the volume is rolled all the way back, I suspect that shielding the control cavity will take care of that though.
Great beginner/kid guitar - minor upgrade needed
This is a gift for my (approximately) 2 year old daughter - definitely for fun! It's too early for her, so I tested it for my girl.

The PGMM11 is small (3/4?) but bigger than my expectation. Sound quality was great - I didn't expect such good sound quality especially for an entry level guitar. The painted "f" holes looked great.

The only minor issue was tuning stability. I did some random google searches and figured that mikro guitar users typically upgrade tuning machines and use thicker gauge strings. So I ordered a Gotoh tuner (with locking from Sweetwater) and switched to 11-52 (ernie - burly). I also found some uneven fret heights and made them even and smooth… and the outcome is great! - no more tuning stability issue (and I feel better tension).

If you are considering this model, you might want to use thicker gauge strings or upgrade the existing tuner.
Great if you're willing to put a little time and money in it.
I got this in January for my daughter to learn on. Once I stretched the strings in and the guitar acclimated to the temperature in the house it stayed in tune reasonably well. The tuners are horrible. Like a half turn of lash (not exaggerating) when changing directions. The frets were pretty bad too. Very sharp.

I expected the tuning problems from other reviews, so I ordered some Grover 406c's at the same time I ordered the guitar. And a set of D'addario 10's. The tuners are almost a direct swap. You don't have to ream the tuner holes out, but because the headstock is reverse the screws to keep the tuner from turning are on the wrong side, so I had to drill out new holes for the screws. Not a big deal, but something to keep in mind. I'm glad I went with the mini tuners instead of reaming out the holes for full size tuners, because the headstock is also 3/4 size, and even with the mini tuners there's BARELY enough room to turn them without inadvertently hitting the tuners next to the one your turning. Also because the 406c's aren't meant for reverse headstocks, the gear is backwards, so when you start to turn the key to tune up, it goes down, but you get used to that.

What I didn't expect was how bad the frets were. They were very sharp. I took a coarse sanding sponge and sanded the edges down to where they aren't uncomfortable anymore, and sanded all the frets with some 1500 grit. The frets felt rusty, but it looked like a lot of tiny scratches or tool marks. But some 1500 grit then just a rub with a smooth cloth made them a ton better. Not mirror or anything, but they feel decent now.

After swapping the tuners and strings, and sanding the frets a bit, the guitar is amazing now. It stays in tune decent, and it's so easy to play. I like it so much I may not give it to my daughter. But it did take another $60 set of tuners and a couple of hours changing those out and getting the frets right. If you're willing to work on it some, it's a really good guitar.
Music background: Home player
Not good for a beginner guitar
Bought this for my wife about a year ago because she wanted to learn how to play. Refuses to stay in tune even after a set up and whatnot. It's a nice looking guitar, and for stock pick ups, it doesn't sound bad, just can't play for more than a minute without coming out of tune.

This guitar does, however, make for a really great modding platform. I plan on outfitting it with a better nut, strings and some locking tuners.

All in all, this is a fun guitar to build on, but if it's your first, Mayne try something else instead.