2001 Ibanez George Benson Signature GB10 Archtop Electric Guitar Natural Near-Mint w/ Case, Japan Fujigen
$2,999.99
$2,999.99
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Up for sale, a 2001 Ibanez George Benson signature model GB10 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. 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. Weighing 7lbs 9oz, tonewoods include a spruce top, maple back and sides, a three-piece maple neck, and a bound ebony fretboard.
Acoustically, this Ibanez has a smooth, woody warmth with a noticeably present midrange and shimmering top end. Designed in conjunction with George Benson, the floating pickups have a full, round sound, specifically tailored to mitigate feedback while delivering sweet, clear treble articulation. This George Benson GB10 benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 11-49 flatwound strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (3pc)
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .810” 1st fret, .985” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, split abalone/pearloid block inlay, grained ivoroid binding
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone/brass
-Tuners: VelveTune, pearloid buttons
-Serialization: F01-prefix (2001)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Spruce, maple (subtle birdseye figuring)
-Pickups: GB Special floating mini-humbucker x2
-Hardware: GB10 tailpiece with tortoise inserts, ebony bridge and base
-Plastics: Sure Grip II knobs, bound tortoise pickguard, cream switch tip
-Label: Oval, serial stamp, George Benson signature
The gloss Natural finish is exceedingly clean with just a couple tiny nicks on top adjacent to the tailpiece, as well as a few faint finish scratches in the clear coat. The gloss neck profile is flawless.
The original Ibanez-branded black tolex hardshell case is included.
Acoustically, this Ibanez has a smooth, woody warmth with a noticeably present midrange and shimmering top end. Designed in conjunction with George Benson, the floating pickups have a full, round sound, specifically tailored to mitigate feedback while delivering sweet, clear treble articulation. This George Benson GB10 benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 11-49 flatwound strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (3pc)
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .810” 1st fret, .985” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, split abalone/pearloid block inlay, grained ivoroid binding
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone/brass
-Tuners: VelveTune, pearloid buttons
-Serialization: F01-prefix (2001)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Spruce, maple (subtle birdseye figuring)
-Pickups: GB Special floating mini-humbucker x2
-Hardware: GB10 tailpiece with tortoise inserts, ebony bridge and base
-Plastics: Sure Grip II knobs, bound tortoise pickguard, cream switch tip
-Label: Oval, serial stamp, George Benson signature
The gloss Natural finish is exceedingly clean with just a couple tiny nicks on top adjacent to the tailpiece, as well as a few faint finish scratches in the clear coat. The gloss neck profile is flawless.
The original Ibanez-branded black tolex hardshell case is included.
