{"product_id":"1978-ibanez-george-benson-signature-gb10-archtop-electric-guitar-sunburst-japan-fujigen","title":"1978 Ibanez George Benson Signature GB10 Archtop Electric Guitar Sunburst, Japan Fujigen","description":"Up for sale, a 1978 Ibanez George Benson signature model GB10 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, 100% original save for a replacement pickguard. Produced at the venerable Fujigen factory in Japan, the GB10 is Ibanez’s longest running model, introduced in 1977, featuring a compact, fully hollow archtop design with a 14 1\/2\" lower bout width. Tonewoods include a spruce top, maple back and sides, a three-piece maple neck, and a bound ebony fretboard.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAcoustically, this Ibanez has a woody natural warmth and a midrange-forward, authoritative cut faithfully captured by the stock pair of GB Special floating mini-humbuckers. Designed in conjunction with George Benson, these floating pickups are full and round-sounding, specifically tailored to mitigate feedback while delivering sweet, clear treble articulation. Weighing 7lbs 13oz, this GB10 has been professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 11-49 roundwound strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Maple (three-piece)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Medium C, full shoulders, measuring .850” 1st fret, .930” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Ebony, split abalone\/pearloid block inlays (“GEORGE BENSON” inlay at 21st fret), grained ivoroid binding\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 24 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1 11\/16”, bone\/brass\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Ibanez VelveTune (predating VelveTune branding, marked “Pat. Pending”)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: L78-prefix translates to 1978 production\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Spruce, maple\u003cbr\u003e\n-Pickups: Floating mini-humbucker x2\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: GB10 tailpiece with tortoise inserts, ebony bridge and base\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: Sure Grip knobs, Four-ply black pickguard (replacement)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Labe: Oval, hand-serialized, George Benson signature\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Brown Sunburst finish is framed by multi-ply grained ivoroid binding which exhibits extensive checking, yet is fully stable with no notable chipping\/deterioration. Beyond the binding, cosmetic wear is limited to light scuffing along the pick path and just a few faint finish scratches on the body, largely limited to the back. The neck profile retains its smooth gloss.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA padded softshell case is included.","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48753972117760,"sku":"L788276","price":3499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/full_e2724b6c-d28f-4bdc-ad2b-445004c0f0c5.jpg?v=1779476768","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1978-ibanez-george-benson-signature-gb10-archtop-electric-guitar-sunburst-japan-fujigen","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}