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Custom Spec'd by Paul Waggoner





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The Ibanez Paul Waggoner PWM20 is a solidbody electric guitar packed with progressive rock potential. Paul, the lead guitarist for Between The Buried And Me, spec'd out the lightweight ash body, ultra-playable Wizard III neck, and signature Mojotone pickups. Plugging in for the first time will unleash high-gain tones that are perfect for furious leads and down-tuned riffing. The Wizard III neck profile has a legion of dedicated fans at Sweetwater, thanks to their comfortable playability. You'll enjoy extra playing freedom, courtesy of the Edge Zero II double-locking tremolo bridge and tailpiece. If you're a versatile guitarist and need a feature-laden axe that can keep up, choose the Ibanez Paul Waggoner PWM20.





Signature Mojotone pickups provide plenty of versatility





Paul's signature axe is loaded with his signature set of Mojotone PW Hornet humbucking pickups. These custom-wound high-output humbuckers are voiced to give Paul the tonal range he needs when playing onstage. In humbucker mode, they're brutally heavy, which is ideal for tight riffing and soaring leads. The pickups are equipped with a coil tap, which achieves a single-coil sound for jazz and other clean applications. The pickups in the PWM20 are heavy enough to handle the highest gain settings, yet versatile enough for sparkly clean chords.





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Rip solos with the Wizard III neck





A guitar wouldn't be worthy of the Ibanez name without a razor-thin neck profile, and the PWM20 certainly doesn't disappoint. The 3-piece maple/bubinga neck is carved into Ibanez's famous Wizard III profile. Paul prefers this neck shape, as it allows him to play in the first position and move his way up the neck effortlessly. The incredibly thin contour is ideal for technical players as there's no excess wood to get in your way. So go ahead, launch into a solo! The PWM20 can more than handle it.





Powerfully resonant ash body





The PWM20's body is made from ash. Lightweight and powerfully resonant, ash is a favorite among players who regularly perform extended sets. The PWM20 has a very thin body carve, bringing an extreme level of comfort rarely seen on other guitars. Besides, the finish shows off the swirling grain to perfection. What's not to love? The next time you hit the stage, you'll want to take your Paul Waggoner PWM20 with you.





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Ibanez PWM20 Paul Waggoner Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


Solidbody electric guitar built to Paul Waggoner's specifications


Ash body provides a balanced foundation with excellent sustain


3-piece maple/bubinga Wizard III encourages high-octane playing


Coil tapped Mojotone humbuckers deliver jazz-like cleans, hefty leads, and chunky chords


Edge Zero II tremolo bridge and tailpiece is ideal for twisting, bending, and diving


Rosewood fretboard and jumbo frets feel great under your fingers