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.

Product Features

3pc Okoume neck
The 3pc Okoume Neck provides great stability.

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
Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes.

Maple top / Okoume body
The Maple top sonically enriches the response while picking. The Okoume body provides a bright and solid sound.

Seymour Duncan® '59 model / Custom 5™ pickups
Seymour Duncan® '59 model and Custom 5™ pickups provide balanced and warm tones.

Gibraltar Performer bridge
The Gibraltar Performer bridge provides rich sustain and tuning stability. The low-positioned saddles promise comfortable playability.

Quik Change III tailpiece
The Quik Change III tailpiece enables faster and easier string changing.

Gig bag included
Ibanez Gig bags are made out of durable materials.