Ibanez GB10-BS Brown Sunburst Signature George Benson
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An Iconic Archtop in the Ibanez Signature Line
The Ibanez GB10 follows the lineage of reference jazz guitars, with a very "instrumentalist" approach: playing comfort, feedback control, and warm tone serving phrasing. Its identity is immediately recognizable thanks to its floating pickups, refined finishes, and performance-oriented design, equally relevant in studio and live settings.
Who Is the GB10 For?
This guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a reliable and expressive electric archtop. It excels in jazz (bop, swing, hard-bop) but is equally inspiring in blues, soul, and fusion whenever a round, articulate, and elegant sound is desired. Its set neck and well-controlled dimensions promote comfortable playing, including for rich chords and octave playing.
The Sound
The combination of a spruce top and maple back/sides delivers a very musical balance: spruce provides clarity, breathability, and precise attack, while maple tightens the low end, enhances definition, and helps notes remain clear in a mix. The floating GB Special (H) pickups strongly contribute to the GB10's identity: an extremely warm jazz tone with beautiful smoothness in the highs, while maintaining articulation. The half-bone/half-brass nut and ebony bridge favor a quick response and rich sustain, with well-controlled lows and mids.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the original feel and response, favor an electric string set with gauges .011/.015/.022w/.030/.040/.050 (11-50). With the hard case included, you already have a perfectly adapted transport solution.
Technical specifications
| Category | Hollow body | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Color | Gradient |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Top/back/body | spruce top / maple back / maple sides | Nut | half-bone/half-brass |
| Body dimensions | length 18.86" / 479 mm; width 14.76" / 375 mm; maximum depth 3.39" / 86 mm | Bridge | ebony |
| Neck type | GB / 3-piece maple / set-in neck | String spacing | 0.41" / 10.4 mm |
| Scale length | 24.72" / 628 mm | Hardware color | gold |
| Nut width | 1.69" / 43 mm | Neck pickup | GB Special (H) (passive / Alnico) |
| Width at 22nd fret | 2.24" / 57 mm | Bridge pickup | GB Special (H) (passive / Alnico) |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 0.79" / 20 mm | Switching system | 3-position selector (neck / neck+bridge / bridge) |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 0.91" / 23 mm | Controls | 2 volumes, 2 tones |
| Radius (fingerboard curvature) | 12.01" / 305 mm | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Fingerboard | ebony with binding / acrylic and abalone inlays | String gauges | .011/.015/.022w/.030/.040/.050 |
| Frets | medium / Prestige fret edge treatment | Hard case | included |
| Number of frets | 22 | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Ibanez GB10-BS George Benson pickups produce?
The two floating GB Special (H) passive pickups with Alnico magnets deliver a warm jazz tone, with smooth highs and precise articulation. The 3-way selector switch allows use of the neck pickup, both pickups, or the bridge pickup.
Is this archtop suitable for jazz and blues?
This model suits jazz repertoires from bop to hard-bop, as well as blues, soul, and fusion. The spruce top provides precise attack, while the maple back and sides enhance note definition.
What are the neck and body dimensions?
The body is 375 mm wide with a maximum depth of 86 mm. The glued-in 3-piece maple neck features a 628 mm scale length, a 43 mm nut width, and 22 frets.
What strings are fitted on this Ibanez GB10?
The factory-installed gauge is .011/.015/.022w/.030/.040/.050, suitable for standard tuning 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E.
Is a case included with the GB10-BS?
A hard case is included for instrument transport and protection. The ebony bridge and half-bone/half-brass nut contribute to its quick response and sustain.
