Ibanez GB10-BK
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Ibanez
GB10-BK
Product Info
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This GB10-BK is a beautifully crafted instrument, clearly designed for the discerning jazz and smooth-style player. The combination of maple, spruce, and ebony creates a sophisticated tone with a refined feel, and the flatwound strings nail that classic Benson vibe. It’s a serious guitar for serious players who appreciate top-tier Japanese construction.
Product Description
- Ibanez GB10-BK
- Electric Guitar
- George Benson Signature Model
- Type: Hollow body
- Body: Maple
- Top: Spruce
- Set-in 3-piece neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Acrylic and abalone split block fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Half-bone / half-brass nut
- 22 medium frets with Prestige Fret Edge Treatment
- Pickups: 2 passive Ibanez GB Special Alnico humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Tortoise pickguard
- Ebony bridge with 10.4 mm string-spacing
- GB10 original tailpiece
- Gotoh SG38/SG381 machine heads
- Gold hardware
- Strings: .011
- .015
- .022w
- .030
- .040
- .050 Flatwound
- Colour: Black
- Includes hard shell case
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Maple/Spruce construction delivers warm, focused, resonant tones.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and smooth playability.
- • Gotoh machine heads provide reliable tuning stability and feel.
- • Japan-made build quality ensures excellent craftsmanship and longevity.
CONS
- • The semi-hollow body can be prone to feedback at higher volumes.
- • 24.75in scale limits versatility for players preferring longer scales.
- • Premium-priced, putting it out of reach for many aspiring players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Maple with Spruce Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Ibanez GB Special Alnico Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Ebony with 10.4 mm string spacing
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It represents a significant step up in build quality and materials compared to earlier models, with the Japan-made construction and premium hardware being key differentiators.
Yes, the humbuckers are standard size and can be replaced, although the original GB Special Alnico pickups are well-suited to the guitar’s intended voice.
The neck profile is a comfortable medium-thin, but the 43 mm nut width might feel a little wider than some prefer, especially for those with smaller hands.
