Ibanez GB10EM-AA
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Ibanez
GB10EM-AA
Product Info
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This GB10EM-AA is a seriously impressive offering for the price. George Benson's signature tone is well-represented with the warm, articulate pickups and comfortable neck profile. It's a fantastic choice for aspiring jazz players or anyone seeking a refined, vintage-inspired hollow body without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Ibanez GB10EM-AA
- Electric Guitar
- George Benson Signature Model
- Design: Hollow body
- Body: Basswood
- Top: Spruce
- Neck: Nyatoh
- Neck attachment: Set-in
- Fretboard: Walnut
- Fretboard inlays: Acrylic block
- Neck profile: GB (Thickness at the 1st fret: 20 mm - Thickness at the 9th fret: 22 mm)
- Scale: 628 mm (24.72")
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Nut: Plastic
- Frets: 22 Medium
- Pickups: 2 Magic Touch Mini humbuckers
- Controls: 2 Volume
- 2 Tone
- 3-Way switch
- Pickguard: Black
- Bridge: Walnut with VT14 GB10EM tailpiece
- Machine heads: Ibanez
- Hardware: Chrome
- Strings: D'Addario ECG24 flatwound
- .011" - .050" (Article Nr #157938#)
- Colour: Antique Amber
- Matching case available under Article Nr #131827# (not included)
PROS
- • Spruce top adds clarity and resonance to the basswood body
- • Nyatoh neck provides a comfortable, familiar feel for many players
- • Magic Touch Mini humbuckers deliver a warm, controlled jazz tone
- • Walnut bridge and tailpiece contribute to a refined, vintage aesthetic
CONS
- • Basswood body can lack some sustain compared to mahogany or maple
- • Plastic nut is a common cost-saving measure, potential upgrade point
- • Limited tonal versatility; primarily suited for jazz and mellow styles
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood with Spruce top
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Walnut
Pickups
2 Magic Touch Mini humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72in)
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Walnut with VT14 GB10EM tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs - estimated based on similar Ibanez models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The GB neck profile is a comfortable, medium-thin shape – not as slim as some Ibanez models, but still quite playable and geared toward effortless chord voicings.
The Magic Touch Mini humbuckers offer a surprisingly robust output for jazz tones; they’re well-suited for recording clean or slightly overdriven sounds.
Like any hollow body, care is needed, but the Antique Amber finish seems reasonably durable; a good quality case is recommended for protection.
