When Paul Gilbert envisions a new guitar, it has to keep up with ideas as fast as his hands, and the Ibanez FRM300 does exactly that. From his virtuosic work with Racer X and Mr. Big to his boundary-pushing solo projects, Paul continues to inspire legions of guitarists. The Ibanez FRM300 Paul Gilbert signature guitar captures his relentless drive for innovation in every detail. Built with a lightweight okoume body for bright, balanced tone and effortless comfort, it pairs a three-piece okoume/maple neck and ebony fingerboard for speed, sustain, and razor-sharp clarity. At the heart of its sound, DiMarzio PG-13 pickups—custom wound for Paul—deliver the articulate punch and expressive dynamics that mirror his unmistakable tone. It all adds up to the an instrument that blends precision engineering with stage-ready reliability, reflecting Paul’s philosophy that a great guitar should be both a tool and an inspiration.
At the core of the Paul Gilbert FRM300 signature model is a lightweight okoume body that balances comfort with a clear, resonant voice. Okoume’s tonal profile emphasizes brightness and punch, making it ideal for articulate riffing and searing solos. Combined with Paul’s distinctive angular Fireman body shape, the FRM300 stands out visually while delivering the tonal authority needed for everything from hard rock to progressive shred.
The FRM300 leverages a three-piece okoume/maple neck designed for rock-solid stability. This construction resists warping under stage lights or studio sessions, keeping tuning and intonation consistent. The slim profile makes fast passages effortless, while the neck-thru feel enhances sustain and resonance. For a player who plays as aggressively as Paul, reliability is non-negotiable—and this neck delivers.
Specially wound for Paul, three DiMarzio PG-13 pickups bring the Ibanez FRM300’s sound to life. These pickups combine the punch of traditional humbuckers with the chime of single coils, offering extra clarity without losing any bite. Whether you’re chasing Paul’s soaring leads, articulate cleans, or aggressive rhythm crunch, these PG-13s offer a versatile tonal palette that responds dynamically to your touch.
From rapid-fire arpeggios to delicate phrasing, the ebony fingerboard ensures the Ibanez FRM300 Paul Gilbert signature guitar is as expressive as its namesake. Ebony provides a tight low end and snappy highs, letting every note ring with definition. The 22 narrow-tall frets enable you to execute articulate fast runs and wide bends with minimal effort.
A Gibraltar Performer bridge anchors the strings for rock-solid sustain and tonal transfer, while the Quik Change III tailpiece simplifies string swaps between rehearsals or gigs. With its stability, easy maintenance, and signature tone, the Ibanez FRM300 is a workhorse built to inspire, on stage or in the studio.