Ibanez GB10EM-JBB Jet Blue Burst Signature George Benson
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An Ibanez Archtop Tailored for the George Benson Spirit
The GB10EM belongs to the world of Ibanez "jazz box" guitars associated with George Benson, emphasizing modern playability and a defined sound. Its archtop format and performance-oriented design make it particularly adept at dynamics, rhythmic precision, and fast melodic lines.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This electric guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a comfortable and expressive archtop. It excels in jazz (bop, swing, fusion), but also suits soul, smooth blues, and refined pop, whenever a clean, warm, and well-articulated sound is desired.
The Sound
The two Magic Touch-Mini humbuckers deliver a clear and balanced jazz tone, with audible lows, singing mids, and precise highs without harshness. The 3-position selector (neck, neck + bridge, bridge) allows switching from a round tone for chords and themes to a more defined attack for solos. The 2 volumes and 2 tones provide fine control: for example, you can darken the neck pickup for a velvety rhythm while keeping the bridge pickup more open for lead passages.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Nbrs of frets | 22 |
| Category | Hollow body | Body | Linden |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Gradient |
| Top | Spruce | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Walnut | Hardware | Chromed |
| Back | basswood | Radius | 12.0" / 305 mm |
| Sides | basswood | Bridge | walnut |
| Body dimensions | length 479 mm / 18.86", width 368 mm / 14.49", max depth 86 mm / 3.39" | String spacing | 10.4 mm / 0.41" |
| Neck type | GB / nyatoh / set-in neck | Tailpiece | VT14 with GB10EM wooden cover |
| Scale length | 24.7" / 628 mm | Hardware color | chrome |
| Inlays | acrylic blocks | Neck pickup | Magic Touch-Mini (humbucker) (passive / Alnico) |
| Number of frets | 22 | Bridge pickup | Magic Touch-Mini (humbucker) (passive / Alnico) |
| Fret type | medium frets | Selector | 3 positions (neck / neck + bridge / bridge) |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Controls | 2 volumes, 2 tones |
| Width at 22nd fret | 57 mm / 2.24" | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 20 mm / 0.79" | String gauge | .011 / .015 / .022w / .030 / .040 / .050 |
| Thickness at 9th fret | 22 mm / 0.87" | ||
Questions frequently asked
What music styles suit the Ibanez GB10EM-JBB George Benson?
The HH configuration with two passive Alnico Magic Touch-Mini humbuckers targets clear and balanced jazz tones. This model is suitable for bop, swing, fusion, as well as soul and mellow blues.
What are the dimensions and playing comfort of this archtop?
The body measures 479 mm long, 368 mm wide, and reaches a maximum depth of 86 mm. Its glued GB nyatoh neck features a 628 mm scale length and a 43 mm nut width. The walnut fingerboard has a 305 mm radius, with 22 medium frets.
What controls do the Magic Touch-Mini pickups offer?
Two Magic Touch-Mini humbuckers, placed at the neck and bridge, are selected via a 3-way switch. The 2 volumes and 2 tone controls allow adjusting the level and tonal character of each pickup separately.
What string gauge comes factory-installed on the GB10EM?
The factory setup uses gauges .011 / .015 / .022w / .030 / .040 / .050, tuned to standard E: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E.
Is the GB10EM-JBB available for left-handed players and does it have a vibrato?
This guitar is listed as unavailable in a left-handed version. The walnut bridge is fixed and paired with a VT14 tailpiece featuring a wooden cover on the GB10EM.
