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Oh yes... I can see you recommend it, but which model did you choose?
Originally Posted by Rob MacKillop
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09-27-2013 08:35 AM
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Hard to tell for sure from the two different picture angles, but it appears that the PM2's neck is set at a deeper angle than the PM200's. Yes? No? Originally Posted by Rob MacKillop
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The Fat Tele - and I highly recommend it. I've had a Bare Knuckle before, and rate the Creamery as highly. I just wanted to try something different this time round. Originally Posted by Jazz_175
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Thanks, I was not paying attention and thought you were saying that Super 58 pups were no longer available, but you were talking about the Silent 58s -- unless the Silent 58 and Super 58 are the same thing... Originally Posted by Rob MacKillop
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I don't think so. They are mentioned on the Ibanez website so they should be different. Originally Posted by brashboy
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FWIW, both of my ES-175's lack finish under the finderboard extension.
I believe that's what gives them their classic tone !
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Yes, when playing the PM2 the neck angle seemed more inclined. However, both models felt comfortable and natural when playing.
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Yes, the lack of finish seems to be somewhat the norm on some models. The salesman showed me some Gibsons that were similar.
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I recently bought a PM2 which I've pretty much fallen in love with. As is usual, some work needed doing on the nut to get the string heights right but this is a lovely instrument. I borrowed a PM200 a while ago and the main differences to my recollection is there is less tonal range on the PM200 pot which is probably a good thing because the PM2 tone control is a tad too aggressive. However, this is a simple capacitor change. Anyone know what the PM200 uses ?
If I remember right, the PM200 neck angle was a little greater so there was probably more bridge tension offering slightly improved dynamic playing response. The PM200 has a higher output level but this doesn't matter much to me as I use a VG99 as my weapon of choice, so with all the delays nicely dialled in, Pat sounded like Pat after loosing his mind to a lesser entity.
On another note, how the hell do Ibanez produce such a good guitar for the money ? Even the AS93 is an excellent semi and even better with a GK-3 but I digress.
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Found this old thread about the PM200. Did you get any response form Ibanez? Mine has a similar finish issue, in fact, there is hole on the body right under the end of the fretboard. Does not look great so I wonder why they do that. Thanks for any reply. /C Originally Posted by gfisch
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Great review, thanks!
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please let me know how you like it
I tried a fralin p92 in a comins gcs-1 and it was ok but not amazing
that z90 has me very interested
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While the PM200 looks a little better in color and classier with the Ebony tailpiece, (to me) it's not worth the almost $2,000 more. I've played both side by side, since a friend of mine has the PM200 and I have the PM2. I've replaced the pickup on mine with a newer Ibanez Super 58 Silent pickup (same as the PM200) and the tone comes very close to the PM200, although not as woody. This change only cost me $150. Certainly not a $2000 difference, at least to me. The PM200 is a beautiful instrument!
Cheers,
Arnie...
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Good idea! I have a PM-35, now discontinued (I think replaced by the PM2). I read in the specifications for the guitar that it came with a Super 58 pickup. I wonder, is this the same as a Super 58 Silent pickup, as in the PM200?
Specifications for PM-35 here:
Ibanez PM35-NT (Natural)
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Have to say for the price, the PM2 is a solid choice.
I am most impressed with the quality and how easy it is to play.
I am using the nylon wraps which makes the play-ability even smoother.
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