GB10
Designed and crafted to the exacting standards of jazz guitar legend George Benson, the Ibanez GB is a true piece of modern art.
Key features
3pc 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.
Spruce top / Maple back and sides
The Spruce top's smooth wood appearance enriches the response of your playing. The Maple back and sides provide a rich tone and bright attack with a solid sound.
GB special pickups
GB special pickups are installed and float off the body, eliminating feedback and enabling a superbly warm jazz sound.
Gotoh® machine heads
Gotoh® machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.
Ebony bridge
The Ebony bridge transfers string vibration directly to the body, delivering a natural and warm tone.
GB10 tailpiece
The gorgeous GB10 tailpiece provides better tuning stability.
Hardshell case included
Ibanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.
Half-Bone/Half-Brass Nut
Half-Bone/Half-Brass Nut provides well-balanced tone.
Specification
Body
- Number of Strings : 6
- Body Top material (For Acoustic/Hollow) : Spruce
- Body Back material (For Acoustic/Hollow) : Maple
- Body Sides material (For Acoustic/Hollow) : Maple
- Body Depth (For Hollow) : 3,375
- Body Width (For Hollow) : 14,75
- Body Length (For Hollow) : 18,875
- Body finish : Gloss Polyester
- Body thickness (mm) : 86
- Body length (mm) : 480
- Total length (mm) : 1045
- Body Width (mm) : 375
- String spacing (mm) : 10,4
Neck
- Neck Type : GB
- Neck Material : 3pc Maple
- Neck Joint : Set-in
- Neck finish : Gloss Polyester
- Nut : Half-Bone/Half-Brass
- Nut width : 43 mm (1,7 inch)
- Scale : 628 mm (24,7 inch)
- Neck thickness (1st fret, mm) : 20
- Neck thickness (12th fret, mm) : 23
- End width (mm) : 57
- Radius : 12 inch (305mm)
- Fretboard : Bound Ebony
- Number of fret : 22
- Fret Type : Medium
- Fret edge treatment : Prestige fret edge treatment
- Inlay : Acrylic & Abalone block
Electronics
- Active or Passive : Passive
- Bridge Pickup : GB special (H)
- Neck Pickup : GB special (H)
- Controls, Pickup selector : 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle switch
Hardware
- Hardware color : Gold
- Machine Head : Gotoh® machine heads
- Bridge : Ebony
- Tailpiece : GB10
Other
- Included case/bag : Hardshell case included
- Tuning (from top to bottom) : 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
- String Gauges (from top to bottom) : .011/.015/.022w/.030/.040/.050
- Special Strings : D'Addario® ECG24 Flatwound
- Recommended Bag : IAB724S-BK
- Other item(s) included : Tube spanner, Strap button
- Net Weight (kg) : 3,1