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Lending his singular style to a special Ibanez hollowbody electric guitar, the George Benson Signature GB10SE offers an approachable take on the jazzer's custom guitar. This all-maple jazz box boasts the traditional clear, bell-like tone that jazz guitarists at Sweetwater adore, and it comes equipped with a host of premium appointments, including a sparkling set of GB Special mini humbuckers and Benson's unique half-bone/half-brass nut. To complete the package, Ibanez outfitted the George Benson Signature GB10SE with an ultra-stable 3-piece maple neck, a bound ebony fretboard with medium frets, and an adjustable GB10 ebony tailpiece.





Designed to the legendary guitarist's exacting specs





George Benson was heavily involved in the design of the GB10SE hollowbody electric guitar. His input extends from the compact body dimensions to the finer details, adding up to a supremely playable instrument. The guitar's tension-adjustable ebony tailpiece tailors the instrument’s feel to your preferences. Plus, the multiple Grammy winner specified a hybrid half-bone/half-brass nut for a rounder sound, increased sustain, and enhanced stability.





Flawless Ibanez craftsmanship





The fit and finish on this guitar are top notch, with stunning attention to detail all around. The binding around the body, fretboard, headstock, and F-holes is flawless. The frets are smooth, polished to a mirror-like shine. And the acrylic and abalone fretboard and headstock inlays are immaculate. The quality and craftsmanship Ibanez applied to the GB10SE reflect the care and passion Benson puts into every performance.





Classic jazz tones and beyond





The Ibanez GB10SE is superb for that lived-in jazz sound that has propelled George Benson's biggest hits. The custom-wound GB Special humbucking pickups deliver a classic woody tone while remaining articulate and clear. Switch to the bridge humbucker and you'll find that the GB10SE is capable of a lot more than traditional jazz tone. The distinctive construction of the guitar's hollow body also plays a major role in its voice; the maple top, back, and sides enhance clarity while the compact dimensions heighten focus and fend off unwanted feedback.





Ibanez GB10SEFM George Benson Signature Hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:


An all-maple jazz box designed in collaboration with jazz legend George Benson


Half-bone/half-brass nut provides a unique tonal characteristic that's great for jazz


GB Special mini humbuckers deliver a classic woody tone with exceptional clarity


Stable 3-piece neck with a bound ebony fingerboard plays like a dream


Tension-adjustable ebony tailpiece tailors the instrument’s feel to your preferences


Elegant acrylic and abalone fretboard and headstock inlays