Ibanez GB10SEFMSRR George Benson Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar (Sapphire Red)

Ibanez GB10SEFMSRR George Benson Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar (Sapphire Red)Lending his singular style to a special Ibanez hollowbody electric guitar, the George Benson Signature GB10SE offers an approachable take on the jazzer's custom guitar. This all maple jazz box boasts the traditional clear, bell like tone that jazz guitarists adore, and it comes equipped with a host of premium appointments, including a sparkling set of GB Special mini humbuckers and Benson's unique half bone half brass nut. To complete the package,

Lending his singular style to a special Ibanez hollowbody electric guitar, the George Benson Signature GB10SE offers an approachable take on the jazzer's custom guitar. This all-maple jazz box boasts the traditional clear, bell-like tone that jazz guitarists adore, and it comes equipped with a host of premium appointments, including a sparkling set of GB Special mini humbuckers and Benson's unique half-bone/half-brass nut. To complete the package, Ibanez outfitted the George Benson Signature GB10SE with an ultra-stable 3-piece maple neck, a bound ebony fretboard with medium frets, and an adjustable GB10 ebony tailpiece.

Designed to the legendary guitarist's exacting specs

George Benson was heavily involved in the design of the GB10SE hollowbody electric guitar. His input extends from the compact body dimensions to the finer details, adding up to a supremely playable instrument. The guitar's tension-adjustable ebony tailpiece tailors the instrument’s feel to your preferences. Plus, the multiple Grammy winner specified a hybrid half-bone/half-brass nut for a rounder sound, increased sustain, and enhanced stability.

Flawless Ibanez craftsmanship

The fit and finish on this guitar are top notch, with stunning attention to detail all around. The binding around the body, fretboard, headstock, and F-holes is flawless. The frets are smooth, polished to a mirror-like shine. And the acrylic and abalone fretboard and headstock inlays are immaculate. The quality and craftsmanship Ibanez applied to the GB10SE reflect the care and passion Benson puts into every performance.

Classic jazz tones and beyond

The Ibanez GB10SE is superb for that lived-in jazz sound that has propelled George Benson's biggest hits. The custom-wound GB Special humbucking pickups deliver a classic woody tone while remaining articulate and clear. Switch to the bridge humbucker and you'll find that the GB10SE is capable of a lot more than traditional jazz tone. The distinctive construction of the guitar's hollow body also plays a major role in its voice; the maple top, back, and sides enhance clarity while the compact dimensions heighten focus and fend off unwanted feedback.

Features

• An all-maple jazz box designed in collaboration with jazz legend George Benson
• Half-bone/half-brass nut provides a unique tonal characteristic that's great for jazz
• GB Special mini humbuckers deliver a classic woody tone with exceptional clarity
• Stable 3-piece neck with a bound ebony fingerboard plays like a dream
• Tension-adjustable ebony tailpiece tailors the instrument’s feel to your preferences
• Elegant acrylic and abalone fretboard and headstock inlays

Specifications

• Number of Strings6
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed

• Body TypeHollowbody
• Body ShapeGeorge Benson Signature
• Body MaterialFlamed Maple
• Top MaterialFlamed Maple
• Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
• ColorSapphire Red

• Neck Material3-piece Nyatoh
• Neck ShapeGB Artstar
• Neck JointSet Neck
• Radius12"
• Fingerboard MaterialEbony
• Fingerboard InlayAcrylic/Abalone Split Blocks
• Number of Frets22, Medium Nickel
• Scale Length24.7"
• Nut Width1.692"
• Nut MaterialBone/Brass

• Bridge/TailpieceEbony Bridge with GB10 Tailpiece
• TunersClosed Gear with Pearloid buttons

• Neck PickupMagic Touch-Mini Humbucker
• Bridge PickupHumbucker
• Controls2 x volume, 2 x tone
• Switching3-way toggle pickup switch

• Strings.011-.050
• Case/Gig BagHardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:GB10SEFMSRR