An incredibly rare opportunity to own a 1979 Ibanez George Benson GB20, presented in exceptional condition and widely regarded as one of the finest jazz guitars ever crafted, regardless of name or price.

Built during the golden era of Japanese guitar craftsmanship, the GB20 was produced in extremely limited numbers, making this an ultra-rare find. This particular example has been meticulously maintained, lightly played, and professionally upgraded with discreet volume and tone controls, making it not only collectible but gig-ready.

Specifications:

• Body size: 16 3/4" lower bout, 3" depth
• Scale Length: 24 3/4"
• Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Features:

• Arched solid spruce top
• Arched birds-eye maple back & sides
• Three-piece solid maple neck
• Fingerboard - Ebony with split-block pearl/abalone inlays
• 'GB' headstock inlay and 7-ply top binding
• Triple-bound back and neck, ivoroid heel cap
• Ibanez bone nut with brass zero fret
• Floating GB Special humbucking pickup
• Professionally added volume & tone controls
• Inlaid ebony bridge, tortoise-inlaid split gold tailpiece
• Velve-Tune, Ibanez tuners
• Original factory hard shell flight case included

Condition & Playability:

This GB20 is in superb condition for its 45 years, showing only minor handling marks and light polish swirls, no pick, buckle, or thumb wear. Frets are near pristine, gold hardware shows only light patina, and all electronics function flawlessly.

• Professionally maintained: oiled fingerboard and bridge, lubricated tuners, cleaned and hand-polished body.
• Low, smooth action over a comfortable D-profile neck.
• Strung with Thomastik-Infeld - Be-Bop (.011–.049)medium gauge strings, ideal for jazz articulation and chord melody.

Includes the original factory-fitted flight case, lined in clean green baize and in excellent condition with all clasps functional.

The GB20 was built in very limited numbers and is almost never seen on the vintage market. It was crafted by the legendary Ibanez luthiers of the late '70s, whose work continues to gain recognition for its precision, tone, and artistry. This is not just a rare guitar—it’s a highly playable piece of history, and a solid investment for the discerning collector or pro-level musician.

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With so very few examples ever made by the artisans at Ibanez over its short production period—and rarely seen on the vintage market—this spectacular instrument has now become a highly sought-after classic by collectors, investors, and discerning stage players.

Not just a stellar and extremely rare vintage guitar, but a real piece of history—and a very sound investment piece.

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