Ibanez PS-3 Paul Stanley Electric Guitar (with Case)

With a bigger than life stage show and some great rock anthems, KISS clawed their way to the top of the charts during the 70's to become one of the biggest acts in the history of Rock n' Roll. In 1976, the band's frontman, Paul Stanley, was approached by Ibanez to collaborate on a signature guitar that would become the iconic instrument he would forever be associated with.

In 1977, when Paul and Ibanez sat down to create his signature guitar, it was to be a totally unique design, but while perusing through the Ibanez catalog, one guitar in particular caught the frontman's eye: The Artist 2663. Later to be known as the "Iceman", the Artist wasn't exactly a popular model at the time, but Stanley was intrigued by its asymmetrical shape and unusual body style and decided this would be the template for his signature instrument - The PS.

- 3-Piece Maple neck:
A strong 3pc Maple neck provides an enriched resonance.

- Ebony fretboard:
Ebony produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain.

- Medium frets with Prestige fret edge treatment:
Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes. Prestige Fret Edge Treatment guarantees effortlessly fast playing.

- Maple top / African Mahogany body:
The Maple top sonically enriches the response while picking. The African Mahogany body delivers a rich mid-low end.

- Seymour Duncan '59 model / Custom 5 pickups:
Seymour Duncan '59 model and Custom 5 pickups provide balanced… read more and warm tones.

- Gotoh machine heads:
Gotoh machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.

- Gotoh GE103B-T bridge:
The Gotoh GE103B-T bridge improves sustain and tuning stability.

- Gotoh GE101Z-T tailpiece:
The stable Gotoh GE101Z-T tailpiece holds your strings in tune.

- Hardshell case included:
Ibanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.

- The "Cracked Mirror":
Ibanez obtained the original guitar of Stanley's and were able to faithfully recreate the original Cracked Mirror top with acrylic pieces, reproduced by hand by Japanese craftsmen one piece at a time.

Features:

- 3-Piece Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Medium frets with Prestige fret edge treatment
- Maple top / African Mahogany body
- Seymour Duncan '59 model / Custom 5 pickups
- Gotoh machine heads
- Gotoh GE103B-T bridge
- Gotoh GE101Z-T tailpiece
- Hardshell case included
- The "Cracked Mirror" read less