Fireman Paul Gilbert | Ibanez

Fight Fire With The Fireman

[@brandonopolis]

I still don't understand how one person can be so awesome. Coolest down to earth person, and an amazingly good guitar player... I really hope I get to meet this guy someday.

[@TebAnCT]

13 years later…. did you?

[@RLeem7b5]

i've watched this dozens of times now and i never get tired of it

[@BigBlackPug]

The man is just a level above!! Great player, great humour, lovely guitars.

[@laznovak]

Paul Gilbert is definitely one of the greatest and coolest musicians around.

[@wonnie]

I remember when this video first came out, I was blown away, hahaha.

[@AlexChaseMusic]

I like how when he shreds, you actually hear music, not just speed

[@swill9000]

I got to play one of these the other day. Folks, you would not believe how AWESOME it is in real life. The balance is incredible and the sound is completely original. I did not want to put it down. HEY IBANEZ! Make one from mahogany and drop the price. Please do not discontinue this great guitar.

[@HellShredder713]

I love the classic body finish and style it has. But the tone goes beyond!

[@PAULgilbertFAN93]

By any chance that anyone has to play one of these things...I bought one and I love it... Like he said , great playability and tone!!!! AMAZING JOB Paul

[@McGuire40695]

Over the last few months, I've became a huge PG fan and after watching some videos on his Fireman, I've been considering it as my Graduation gift when I finish High School next year =P

[@IsotopeC12]

Great guitar, great with distortion, and sound like strat on clean, great guitar !

[@HEADBANGBALLER]

Whenever I travel to a new city, I always look up the local guitar shop and/or pawn shop. You never know what you'll discover. I found one of these in Nashville. I plugged into a Budda 40W tube combo. Very comfortable, very bright tone and very quiet. Sitting down, the horn kind of dug into my chest, like a Parker. I am a humbucker guy, and I really liked the p/u's. The neck was easy to get around on. Bottom line, I liked it, but for $7000, you had better be a huge Paul Giilbert fan.

[@lukeyhkang]

gosh he NEVER gets old

[@TruthSurge]

Yes, there's a reason. The company gets HUGE advertising benefit from it and Gilbert gets a new toy. But the newbies will be misled by his statements. A small scale guitar can be had apart from buying a custom guitar. Putting 10s on instead of 9s will always increase volume and sustain while decreasing slinkiness. etc. If I'm a bitter old man you are a naive young whipper snapper. :) But that's cool.

[@GuillermoSmyser]

Yeah it's insanely cool looking! And has a unique sound. I don't think I've heard of any other korina guitar with single coils.

[@rhcp4565]

Thats such a beautiful guitar

[@jamescarlucci9867]

I probably watch this video 3 or 4 times a day.. I love this

[@shadybrain3424]

they sound really good in drop tunings too, I have a V-1 hellraiser and its badass. The EMGs are powerful pickups too, I put it in drop C and that is pretty much all I use it for (maybe d standard). I think that starting out without a whammy then being able to have one after you know how to play well is the better route to go. See im the opposite of you, I actually looking for a whammy guitar right now because I think it can add more to my soloing.

[@asiat30]

This is AMAZING because with LOT of distorsion, the definition of the sound is not too much (of all pickups). It's really clear. PS : I have a little and bad AMP. But I've been suprised by the middle pickup (DiMarzio® Area '67™). If you turn little the Tone of the Fireman, you have the little tone of Yngwie Malmsteen. The power of Hambuckers and the definition of single coil.

[@wonnie]

The intro never fails to put a smile on my face because it's so like Paul Gilbert to do that. I need to try the Mahogany version that's only in Japan x_x''

[@wonnie]

"The Gargoyle" from Paul Gilbert's solo album, "Silence, Followed By A Deafening Roar".

[@JS1200RULES]

Great guitar, the tone is smooth and pristine. Although it's really expensive. Only the biggest Paul Gilbert fans would make such an investment. I find Gilberts speed very catchy and clear, there's a wonderful resonance to his guitars. PG = ROCK GOD!

[@jonrivera]

let alone a revolutionary shape. paul started something right there. ^^ i can imagine this guitar with a white body, birdseye neck, maple fretboard (with NO inlays) AND headstock, gold pickguard and hardware, white knobs and toggle cap omggggg lol.

[@SleepingGiant45]

Damn that guitar sounds amazing!

[@dwg116]

oh my god that little twang thing he does sounds killer! Very SRV sounding. great tone.

[@DrFunkyTetris]

Like the tone that starts at 4:28 is freaking awesome

[@guidotappari]

For all the Rush fans out there, at 5:30 you can clearly listen to an excerpt of Rush's "Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemisphere". Awesome musician with awesome influences! cheers

[@DAVO360]

The song in the background at the beginning (The gargoyle) awesome! That's a frickin sick ass guitar

[@GMSRocks104]

Paul's amazing!!! I love that fireman, I wish I could have it. :(

[@AskeGuitar]

@Neltheros With thicker guitar strings,the note will resonate for a longer time compared to thinner string. Therefore, you should have greater sustain with thicker strings. What Paul was saying about the neck scale, is that the neck is a shorter scale which allows you to use thicker strings without increasing the tension greatly, compared to using heavier gauge strings on a standard guitar neck which would increase the tension much more.

[@MAR.COmusic]

yesterday night i saw him with his amazing band, it was the craziest thin ever!!!!

[@tripleB6379]

Gorgeous guitar, I liked the Iceman already but he made it badass.

[@Leadfoot570]

I wish Paul was my guitar teacher! What an amazing lead player. Spider fingers!

[@wonnie]

They did in Japan for a limited time. It was the Ibanez FRM2, it had a mahogany body and cherry top with two Air Classics.

[@roymartin500]

I like the one with the two chrome humbuckers lurking in the back.

[@chenjunhao]

I like how Paul's favourite things abt gtrs are like mine, I like playing a les Paul scale length gtr because I can play 10s on it and still be able to bend strings like bending 9s on a full scale length gtr

[@GlitchyCheckpoint]

Little bit of my fingers-this shows you are a great guy without head in the clouds !I really admire that :) Long live...

[@CuteKittyMeep]

Oh, and I dig the old-school Ibanez bridge. It looks just like the one on my '80's Destroyer used to... :( Plus, this one has a cool built-in carrying handle!

[@spatnaspolecnost]

can you buy it with this color?

[@LightningJackFlash]

I LOVE the chorus he turned on 5:29 :)

[@AcidicChaosLP]

he always make such epic faces when he plays

[@wonnie]

Not anymore. This was when the Fireman originally came out. They used to be available in korina (SSS) or mahogany with a cherry top (HH). Now they're just offered in SSS in transparent red or mustard yellow.

[@valverdeth]

hey guys! do you know tha name of the opening and ending song??? O_o

[@Scotty_Russell_Music]

he's so kwl and the guitars a beauty

[@TouchMyZoltan]

it doesnt matter how its sounds with him, he can make it sound good

[@brando18guitarplyr]

wich guitar did he use one the album Get out of my yard, and on Fuzz Universe?

[@ELBROSE]

Yeah, Brian may used 9-42. But he would have gone through those thin strings like crazy since he used a 10 pence coin for a pick. But his guitar manages to get an amazing amount of sustain out of those strings.

[@AskeGuitar]

@Neltheros Thanks no problem. As long as the tension is sufficient enough to keep the strings from buzzing on the frets, the tension won't make that much of a difference. You might be able to get a slight amount more of sustain, but regular gauge should suffice.

[@JusticeJanitor]

I never really liked any ibanez guitars I played but the PGM and the fireman are ones that I'd like to try, being a huge Paul Gilbert Fanboy.

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

the best of all worlds,playability of and avante guard looks of ibanez,sustain and fatness of gibsons,and the snap and brightness of fenders.I do wish it had 24 frets though,and maybe a humbucker in the bridge,but idk everything else sounds great,it may all work together well,if paul likes it,i like it.

[@russelrenznerosa8969]

I really like the versatility of this guitar, I wonder if there's a 24 fret and a Floyd Rose trem version of this. ZR tremolo would really look so cool in this you know.. ahaha

[@spawnofwheezedog]

Hey Ibanez, are you gonna have a video demo for Paul's Airplane Flanger anytime soon?

[@Fanofquo]

At 3:49... Only Paul Gilbert can make something that simple sound that good.

[@TruthSurge]

Dude. You just don't like me pointing out TRUTH. EVERY part of a guitar contributes to it's overall sound. The point I tried to make is that he makes it seem like this guitar is just so great and it is subjective. If he loves it, great. But his sound is rather fuzzy. I'm sure it feels better during alternate picking due to the heavier strings but then he could have gotten that on a reg scale guitar.

[@CuteKittyMeep]

Paul- thanks for losing the fake f-holes, and I'm glad you've come around and realized that the single coils give you more articulation than the humbuckers you used to play forever... Love the plank!

[@diabeticmonkey]

If only I could afford one of these.Can't wait until the production run.

[@emmallica]

sorry for my ignorance, but, what is the difference with an angled pickup and a straight one.

[@jspacepirate]

whats the song that plays in the intro and in the end? It sounds cool...

[@petsematarykeeper]

goddamn!! that TONE!!!! my favorite tone.

[@DragonFlopp]

What kind of effect does he use at 5:30? Sounds like some sort of effect is used there.

[@asiat30]

I've got a Fireman 100-TR guitar. If you play with a big Marshall AMP, you can be surprised. The sound is very loud. It's the tone of a Hambucker. I approuved Paul gilbert thing about the pickups. - - - - I've too play on a little Marshall AMP. and the sound (with distorsion) is the same as hambucker (just little lighter).

[@DrFunkyTetris]

dude his soloing tone is the one of the best tones I've ever heard Power chords probably don't sound so great on it though

[@donnylee1992]

How come this model isn't made anymore? I love the FRM100 and eventually would love to get one, but I loved this one because of the Korina wood.

[@Thrasher1351]

Constantly. I saw him last year and he used this on all but about 2 songs.

[@Neltheros]

@AskeGuitar ty very much but, doesn't higher tension mean higher sustain? unless he meant that playing with a not so high tension is easier

[@telecastersRthebest]

i love the iceman and i think this is a cool guitar.

[@SolidWander]

I… I can’t believe this video is from 14 years ago already… Paul is still the goat.

[@Neltheros]

guys, i cant' understand the part at 2:05 where he's talking about the string tension. shorter neck means looser strings? and then the sustain, using thicker strings improves the sustain? can someone plz explain these?

[@Vodagraph]

Well, I can say I have ONE thing in common with Paul Gilbert - we both designed our own custom guitars. I actually did some of the build myself, though I had lots of help, too.

[@boynamedlen]

What's the song at the end? Sounded really catchy

[@SpardaKnight2]

true,cause fender guitars uses lace sensor pickups which is meant for clean sound

[@matt_rowley]

I've got one of these. If you are looking for the best, most comfortable strat you've ever played, forget it and buy this instead :)

[@dablueiguana]

It's gorgeous

[@TheBrandalorian91]

Paul Gilbert is a GOD!!!!! He's my second favorite guitarist directly after Steve Vai.

[@AdamSteinzOfficial]

SOOOO much money,,,but God, it sure is perty!!! It sounds like a dream, too!

[@123satanic321]

I KNEW IT! it sounded familiar! it used to be my myspace song lol, thanks though!

[@OneVAPORIZEDHitt420]

@ermonski just very clear distortion, place the amp sound at max volume and play the guitar knob volume at volume 6 so it sounds extra clean, paul gilbert is a master at sound lol

[@jamescarlucci9867]

Love watching this video!!

[@markk_888]

Holy fuck, that was really clean and was heavy also

[@ScottSoundsStudio]

At the beginning, when he slams the guitar towards the camera, it makes me think of Mike's Hard Lemonade commercials!!

[@bassist4lif31]

whats the name of that song at the begining right afterpaul says "this is the ibanez fireman"

[@stonerh]

I like how he's talking 10's as "thicker strings" for more sustain.. I use 11's as standard on a Les Paul. Now THAT's sustain. However, this is a fantastic guitar and Paul Gilbert is awesome!

[@RLeem7b5]

i agree with you in terms of the neck and maybe middle pickups but the bridge depending on the guitar can get a bit ugly sometimes

[@bort00]

what's the name of the song that plays from 0:14 to :30??

[@TMoody]

When I first saw this guitar I thought it was butt ugly..... but as I have been watching Master Gilbert play this thing I find myself wanting one. Why is that and how is that happening?

[@escargotomy]

Anyone catch his nod to Rush's Hemispheres in this demo? When he does his clean chorusy bit. Those old enough to remember, Mr. Big opened for Rush on a few tours in the late 80's. Paul has wicked chops fer sure.

[@diamonddust22]

UltimateGuitarist17 Yes he does. This guitar is very very expensive and a lot has been put into it. He uses everything he endorses.

[@wonnie]

A few things... one is that you can just scallop the frets so that you get that nice vibrato action. I want to see a Floyd Rose version of that model, that would be win. I might buy one when I get the money.

[@whatstillremains]

can someone tell me what song is playing at the end of this video?

[@IsotopeC12]

Does anybody know which his song is in the intro, or it's just the intro ?

[@dumpinfoolz420]

whats the song at the beginning and the end?

[@SheepHairOG]

I don't understand why people think this guitar looks or sounds bad. I like both the look and sound better than most guitars.

[@Neltheros]

@AskeGuitar thanks for sharing your knowledge. i really appreciate it :)

[@Kpalmost]

OMG Paul! Does anyone know what effect he uses to make the sound at 5:54?

[@dddeseve]

only one word for avid likethis... AWESOME!!

[@Bookstop1337]

@TheInvalidChronicles How much is it?

[@RyanJamesCarleton]

i LOVE the start of that video lol

[@JonP1961]

anyone know what tune is playing the background at around 2:40-3:00 ? TIA

[@bigpmc]

@Hudzan 16s? you joking? The highest i go is 10 on my electric, usually 9s if im wanting to shred or something. Use 12s on my acoustic

[@nblax41]

The pickups sound really good for single coils, very warm