Best Ibanez Jazz Guitars 2025

Premium Ibanez jazz guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Blues For Fusion For R&B For Soul For Smooth Jazz

BRANDS: Ibanez Stanford Godin DAngelico Harley Benton

Ibanez GB10-NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez GB10-NT

by Ibanez

Blues Soul Fusion

Key Feature:

• Excellent for clean tones

✓ PROS

• Excellent for clean tones
• Great sustain and resonance

✗ CONS

• Limited high-gain capabilities
• Less versatile than solid-body guitars

Ibanez GB10-NTGeorge Benson ModelGeorge Benson modelBack and sides: Maple3-Piece maple neckTop: SpruceFretboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 104316

$3,243

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Ibanez LGB30-VYS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez LGB30-VYS

by Ibanez

Soul Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Great sustain and resonance

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Excellent for clean tones

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for rock
• Often more expensive

Ibanez LGB30-VYSElectric GuitarSpruce topBack and sides: flamed mapleSet-in 3-piece Nyatoh/maple neckFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 314904

$1,429

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Ibanez GB10EM-AA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez GB10EM-AA

by Ibanez

Fusion Jazz Blues

Key Feature:

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Excellent for clean tones

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive
• May lack brightness for rock

Ibanez GB10EM-AAElectric GuitarGeorge Benson Signature ModelDesign: Hollow bodyBody: BasswoodTop: SpruceNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 484582

$846

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Ibanez LGB300-VYS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez LGB300-VYS

by Ibanez

Soul Jazz Smooth Jazz

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Excellent for clean tones
• Warm, smooth humbucker tone

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive
• Less versatile than solid-body guitars

Ibanez LGB300-VYSJazz GuitarTop: spruceBack and sides: mapleBody size: 16.5"Body depth: 80 mmFlorentine...

⭐ 4.4/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 276963

$3,904

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Ibanez GB10EM-JBB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez GB10EM-JBB

by Ibanez

Soul Blues Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great sustain and resonance

✓ PROS

• Professional jazz sound
• Excellent for clean tones

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for rock
• Feedback prone at high volumes

Ibanez GB10EM-JBBElectric GuitarGeorge Benson Signature modelBuild: Hollow-bodyBody: BasswoodTop: SpruceSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 484579

$855

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Ibanez AG95QA-DBS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez AG95QA-DBS

by Ibanez

R&B Soul Blues

Key Feature:

• Great sustain and resonance

✓ PROS

• Great sustain and resonance
• Professional jazz sound

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for rock
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Ibanez AG95QA-DBSJazz GuitarArtcore Expressionist seriesBody: Ash3-Piece neck: Maple/mahoganyFretboard: Ebony22 Medium...

⭐ 4.4/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 428935

$813

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Ibanez LGB30-NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez LGB30-NT

by Ibanez

Blues Smooth Jazz R&B

Key Feature:

• Great sustain and resonance

✓ PROS

• Excellent for clean tones
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive
• Less versatile than solid-body guitars

Ibanez LGB30-NTElectric GuitarTop: SpruceBack and sides: flamed mapleGlued-in 3-piece neck: Nyatoh / mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 372663

$1,362

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Ibanez GB10-BS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez GB10-BS

by Ibanez

Soul Blues Smooth Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great sustain and resonance

✓ PROS

• Professional jazz sound
• Warm, smooth humbucker tone

✗ CONS

• Less versatile than solid-body guitars
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Ibanez GB10-BSElectric GuitarGeorge Benson modelTop: SpruceMaple back and sides3-pieceSet-in neck: Maple22 Medium...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 173729

$3,299

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Ibanez PM200-NT Pat Metheny - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez PM200-NT Pat Metheny

by Ibanez

Jazz Blues Soul

Key Feature:

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Feedback prone at high volumes
• Less versatile than solid-body guitars

Ibanez PM200-NT Pat MethenyElectric guitarPat Metheny signature modelMaple bodySet-in mahogany neck (Khaya...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 327125

$3,277

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Ibanez AF55-TF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Ibanez AF55-TF

by Ibanez

Soul Blues R&B

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Great sustain and resonance

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Ibanez AF55-TFElectric GuitarJazz modelBody: SapeleWhite top bindingGlued-in Artcore neck: NyatohFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 331687

$428

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Ibanez GB10SE-BS George Benson - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez GB10SE-BS George Benson

by Ibanez

Jazz Blues R&B

Key Feature:

• Professional jazz sound

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Warm, smooth humbucker tone

✗ CONS

• Feedback prone at high volumes
• Less versatile than solid-body guitars

Ibanez GB10SE-BS George BensonElectric GuitarGeorge Benson Signature modelTop: SpruceBack and sides: MapleBody depth:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 379249

$1,539

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Ibanez AF75-BS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez AF75-BS

by Ibanez

Blues R&B Jazz

Key Feature:

• Excellent for clean tones

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for rock
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Ibanez AF75-BSElectric GuitarBody shape: Hollow bodyBody depth: 70 mmBody: BasswoodNeck: NyatohFretboard: LaurelAcrylic...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 157638

$516

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Ibanez AF95-DA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez AF95-DA

by Ibanez

Blues Smooth Jazz Jazz

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Great sustain and resonance

✗ CONS

• Less versatile than solid-body guitars
• Often more expensive

Ibanez AF95-DAElectric GuitarStyle: HollowbodyTop: spruceBack and sides: BasswooS3-Strip neck: Nyatoh /...

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 557212

$736

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Ibanez AF75-JBB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez AF75-JBB

by Ibanez

Jazz Smooth Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Professional jazz sound

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive
• Feedback prone at high volumes

Ibanez AF75-JBBElectric GuitarType: Hollow bodyBody depth: 70 mmBody: BasswoodNeck: NyatohFingerboard: WalnutAcrylic...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 569702

$615

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Ibanez AF95FM-AYS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez AF95FM-AYS

by Ibanez

R&B Fusion Blues

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for rock
• Less versatile than solid-body guitars

Ibanez AF95FM-AYSJazz GuitarArtcore Expressionist seriesBody: Flamed maple3-Piece neck: Maple/mahoganyFretboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 428917

$804

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How to Choose the Best Jazz Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced jazz guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Ibanez AG95QA-DBS

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Ibanez PM200-NT Pat Metheny

Ibanez AF55-TF

Ibanez GB10SE-BS George Benson

Ibanez AF75-BS

Ibanez AF95-DA

Ibanez AF75-JBB

Ibanez AF95FM-AYS

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