{"product_id":"2001-ibanez-george-benson-signature-gb10-archtop-electric-guitar-natural-near-mint-w-case-japan-fujigen","title":"2001 Ibanez George Benson Signature GB10 Archtop Electric Guitar Natural Near-Mint w\/ Case, Japan Fujigen","description":"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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAcoustically, 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 \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 11-49 flatwound strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n-Wood: Maple (3pc)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Slender C, measuring .810” 1st fret, .985” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Ebony, split abalone\/pearloid block inlay, 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: VelveTune, pearloid buttons\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: F01-prefix (2001)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n-Wood: Spruce, maple (subtle birdseye figuring)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Pickups: GB Special floating mini-humbucker x2\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: GB10 tailpiece with tortoise inserts, ebony bridge and base\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: Sure Grip II knobs, bound tortoise pickguard, cream switch tip\u003cbr\u003e\n-Label: Oval, serial stamp, George Benson signature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe original Ibanez-branded black tolex hardshell case is included.","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49029119344896,"sku":"F0155004","price":2999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_8f9ce9ab-9019-4115-b119-687bd51c99af.jpg?v=1784377568","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/2001-ibanez-george-benson-signature-gb10-archtop-electric-guitar-natural-near-mint-w-case-japan-fujigen","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}