Paul Gilbert Demos His Signature Ibanez FRM150 Guitar — Video

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In this video, which was posted by Ibanez earlier this year, Paul Gilbert demos his latest signature guitar, the Ibanez FRM150.

"When I pick up my Ibanez Fireman, I know that everything is going to be all right," says the Mr. Big guitarist.

"It is truly a pleasure to be able to express my anger, explore my melodic imagination and simply play good rock and roll, with such a world-class instrument."

From the company:

Building on the classic foundation of his Fireman models before it, the FRM150 has some new features, including DiMarzio Air Classic humbucking pickups and a new black pick guard.

For more about the FRM150 and all of Ibanez's Paul Gilbert signature models, head here.

Damian Fanelli
Damian Fanelli
Editor-in-Chief, Guitar World

Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.

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