Product Description

Inspired by the popularity of George Benson’s GB10 signature model, the GB10SE exemplifies Ibanez expertise in creating high-quality, affordable signature instruments capable of meeting the artists exacting demands. As part of the highly regarded Artstar Series, GB10SE retains many of the same features and appointments of its posh predecessor, at a price accessible for the working musician.

The GB10SE’s comfortably sized, narrower, hollowbody features a spruce top with maple back and sides, augmented with a strong, smooth GB 3-piece maple set-in neck. It also features an ebony bridge and the same eye-catching GB10 tailpiece as its more expensive sibling. A special design half-bone/half-brass nut creates a warm natural tone while enhancing sustain.

The Ibanez Sure Grip III control knobs insure precise, no-slip control over volume and tone. Designed for smooth sound and moderate output, two GB Special mini-humbuckers are mounted to the pickguard, suspending them above the guitar’s Spruce top. This prevents feedback at higher volume while retaining a warm, creamy tone.

Spanning over three decades, George Benson and Ibanez have one of the most enduring relationships ever between a guitar maker and guitar legend. The GB10SE includes a hardshell case.

Comfortably sized Spruce top Maple back and sides GB 3-piece maple set-in neck Ebony bridge GB10 tailpiece Half-bone/half-brass nut Sure Grip III control knobs GB Special mini-humbuckers Includes hardshell case

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Custom Guitar's Friend Gold Coverage

Gold Coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty to protect your gear from unexpected breakdowns, accidental damage from handling and failures. This plan covers your product for one, two, three or up to five years from your date of purchase, costs just pennies per day and gives you a complete "no-worry" solution for protecting your investment.

Gold Coverage Includes:

Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks Normal wear and tear Power surges Dust, internal heat and humidity

Other plan features include:

For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks) For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Custom Guitar's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax. Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold Plans are renewable on new gear

*Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions for program details

Term for New Gear begins on date of purchase but does not replace the store return policy or manufacturer coverage.

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Awesome instrument. I've only owned it for a couple of weeks so far, but I'm very impressed by both the craftsmanship of the guitar as well as how it sounds. The notes are both bright and warm coming through the amp, they really leap out at you. Crystal clear sound. Unplugged it also sounds good, could be nice for smaller venues or just for practicing. But to really hear the guitar shine a good amp is necessary.
Ibanez GB Series GB10SE George Benson Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar Brown Sunburst Tortoise Pickguard
.Chinese factory quality issue with truss rod assembly. Could be aggravated by design issues with tight access and interference with wood on the pocket. I wonder if "made in Japan" model free of this issue. I received two and returned both- waiting refund. I loved the guitar otherwise but a bad truss rod design/adjusment issue is a showstopper.
Ibanez GB Series GB10SE George Benson Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar Brown Sunburst Tortoise Pickguard
.This is a really well crafted guitar and it came set-up perfectly. I use mostly the front pick up and find that the clarity in outstanding - every note jumps out. I play both with a pick and finger style, as well as in octaves with my thumb and it does the trick for every style. I haven't played the Japanese GB10 so I can't speak to any comparison between the models, but this guitar is great and easy on the eyes as well. The case is good also. I plan on trying a slightly heaver flat wound set of strings soon, probably the Thomastic Benson mediums, but the D'Addario strings it comes with sound really fine. I think this GB10 SE is a a lot of bang for your buck.
Ibanez GB Series GB10SE George Benson Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar Brown Sunburst Tortoise Pickguard
.Great instrument. I have many archtop guitars and I really enjoy playing this one. I have had Japanese Ibanez GB10 Benson guitars in the past and the SE model is far less expensive and feels and sounds very similar. The tone is rich and bright. The neck feel very comfortable and the fret work/intonation was perfect out of the box.
Ibanez GB Series GB10SE George Benson Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar Brown Sunburst Tortoise Pickguard
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