Ibanez GB10EM-JBB

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Ibanez GB10EM-JBB

Ibanez

GB10EM-JBB

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Product Info

Article Number: 484579
Brand: Ibanez
Model: GB10EM-JBB
Category: Jazz Guitars
Price: $854.70

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This George Benson signature Ibanez is a really solid entry point into the hollow-body jazz guitar world. The spruce top provides a nice touch of sparkle, and the flatwounds immediately give it that classic, warm jazz voice. It's perfect for players wanting a comfortable, versatile instrument without the premium price tag of a high-end archtop.

Product Description

  • Ibanez GB10EM-JBB
  • Electric Guitar
  • George Benson Signature model
  • Build: Hollow-body
  • Body: Basswood
  • Top: Spruce
  • Set-in neck: Nyatoh
  • Fretboard: Walnut
  • Acrylic block fretboard inlays
  • Neck profile: GB (1st fret thickness 20 mm - 9th fret thickness 22 mm)
  • Scale: 628 mm (24.72")
  • Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Plastic nut
  • 22 Medium frets
  • Pickup: 2 Magic TouchMini humbuckers
  • 2 Volume knobs and 2 tone knobs
  • 3-Way toggle switch
  • Black pickguard
  • Walnut bridge with VT14 GB10EM tailpiece
  • Ibanez machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario ECG24 Flatwound .011"- .050" (article no. #157938#)
  • Colour: Jet blue burst
PROS
  • • Spruce top adds clarity and warmth to the basswood body
  • • Nyatoh neck offers comfortable playability and good sustain
  • • Magic Touch Mini humbuckers deliver a smooth, controlled jazz tone
  • • Flatwound strings provide authentic vintage feel and mellow response
CONS
  • • Basswood body can lack some of the complexity of maple or mahogany
  • • Plastic nut is a common cost-saving measure, potentially affecting sustain
  • • Shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to standard guitars
  • • Jet blue burst finish might not appeal to all players

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Key Features

Body Material Basswood with Spruce Top
Neck Material Nyatoh
Fingerboard Walnut with Acrylic Block Inlays
Pickups 2 Ibanez Magic TouchMini Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm (24.72 in)
Frets 22 Medium Frets
Bridge Walnut Bridge with VT14 GB10EM Tailpiece
Weight Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The GB neck profile is a bit thinner and more rounded than many Ibanez models, offering a more traditional jazz feel.
While designed for jazz, the Magic Touch Mini humbuckers can handle blues, rock, and even some funk with a bit of tweaking.
Yes, the GB10EM-JBB maintains Ibanez's reputation for solid construction and reliable hardware at its price point.

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