Ibanez George Benson GB-10 MIJ Sunburst 2014

George Benson, the celebrated American jazz and R&B guitarist, born March 22, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is also a singer and songwriter. His exceptional career spans several decades, beginning in the 1960s as a jazz guitarist.

In the 1970s, Benson enjoyed immense success fusing jazz with R&B and pop. His landmark 1976 album, "Breezin'", marked a turning point, winning several Grammy Awards. His guitar virtuosity and distinctive voice made him an influential figure in contemporary music.

Ibanez had the opportunity to collaborate with George Benson to create a series of hollow-body guitars, marketed under the brand name. The signature series began in 1977 with the iconic GB10 model, marking the first artist signature model produced by Ibanez.

Discover here the 2014 Ibanez George Benson GB-10 MIJ Sunburst model, available for sale. An exceptional instrument from the collaboration between George Benson and Ibanez, combining build quality and unique tones.

Technical specifications:

• Top: Spruce
• Back: Maple
• Sides: Maple
• Neck: 3-piece maple
• Fingerboard : Ebony
• Saddle width : 44 mm
• Radius: 10
• Frets: 22 jumbo frets (95%)
• Length: 24.75" (628 mm)
• Profile: Slim C
• Pickguard: Turtoise
• Fittings: Gold
• Pickups: 2x Humbucker GB Special
• Controls: 2x Volumes / 2x Tones / Toggle Switch 3 positions
• Country of manufacture: Japan
• Year : 2014
• Finish : Surnburst
• Decorations: Fillets on table edge, back, fingerboard and headstock / Rectangular fingerboard markers in bleached mother-of-pearl and abalone / Inlays on headstock and headstock base
• Details: Normal wear for moderate use / Slight poc on bottom left of top / Very good overall condition

Like all our instruments, this guitar has been carefully tuned.

As a result, it is very comfortable to play, with flat purfling.

With a warm, woody, balanced sound, lots of clarity, good resonance and sustain, this guitar offers a superb tone, sure to delight jazz guitarists.