Ibanez George Benson GB10EM Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar Anti
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- Open box from our own stock: unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs
- Otherwise new and unplayed, original packaging and factory accessories
- Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy
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- SKU
- GB10EMAA-1613-U
- Color
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. Description
Sound & Tone
The laminated spruce top with linden back and sides, paired with two floating Magic Touch-Mini humbuckers, yields a warm, rounded voice with clear note definition and the airy bloom of a full hollow body, while the compact 14 1/2" lower bout and floating pickup mounting help keep feedback manageable at volume. The walnut bridge and VT14 tailpiece transfer vibration evenly for balanced response across the low and high registers, so chord melody work stays articulate rather than muddy. It's aimed squarely at jazz comping and single-note lines, with enough warmth and touch sensitivity for blues, and the 22 frets plus 10.4mm string spacing suit both fingerstyle and pick players moving into the upper register.
Ibanez George Benson GB10EM Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar in Antique Amber
The GB10EM is a full hollow body engineered to capture warm, articulate jazz and blues tones with minimal feedback—essential for clean recording and live mix performance. This signature model channels George Benson's refined approach to tone, offering a comfortable single-cutaway form factor that balances natural resonance with the feedback control required in studio and stage environments. The antique amber finish delivers classic visual character while the lightweight hollow construction reduces physical fatigue during extended tracking and overdub sessions.
Playability & Fretboard Access
The walnut-capped nyatoh neck provides the stability needed for consistent intonation across multiple takes, while the rosewood fretboard with medium frets and acrylic block inlay supports both smooth legato lines and articulate pick definition. A 10.4mm string spacing accommodates both fingerstyle and pick-driven recording techniques without compromising accuracy, and the 22-fret configuration grants full access to upper register passages essential for jazz vocabulary and melodic overdubs.
Recording Tone & Electronics
Two floating Magic Touch-Mini humbuckers capture the full resonance of the spruce top while restraining feedback—critical for isolated instrument tracking and layered production work. The floating design preserves the natural hollow body sustain without muddying the mix, producing warm, articulate tones that sit naturally alongside other instruments in dense ensemble arrangements. The walnut bridge and VT14 tailpiece with wood cover optimize vibration transfer and contribute to the instrument's balanced tonal character across all frequency ranges, ensuring consistent sound across multiple recording sessions.
Key Features
- Full hollow body with laminated spruce top, linden sides and back, and f-holes
- Multi-layer binding on body perimeter
- Maximum body thickness of 3 3/8"
- Lower bout width of 14 1/2"
- Single cutaway body shape
- Walnut-capped nyatoh neck
- 22 frets with medium gauge
- Rosewood fretboard with acrylic block inlay
- String spacing of 10.4mm
- Two floating Magic Touch-Mini humbuckers
- Walnut bridge and VT14 tailpiece with wood cover
- Chrome hardware; 6-string right-handed configuration
This GB10EM delivers the professional-grade hollow body response that defined George Benson's signature sound, combining authentic construction with electronics engineered to preserve the instrument's natural resonance—ideal for capturing expressive, feedback-controlled recordings across jazz, blues, and contemporary styles.
Open Box - our own stock. This unit was unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs in Temecula; it is otherwise new and unplayed and ships in the original packaging with all factory accessories. Sold as open box at a reduced price. Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy, including any problem on arrival.
More Information
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
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About this open-box unit
| Condition | Open box - from our own stock, sold at a reduced price |
|---|---|
| Price vs new | $96 under the new unit ($800) |
| Includes | Original packaging and all factory accessories |
| Returns | 30-day money-back return policy |
Prefer a brand-new one? Ibanez George Benson GB10EM Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar Antique Amber 1613 is in the catalog at $800.
Specifications
| Scale Length | 24.7" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Walnut |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2020 |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Jazz, Blues, Funk |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Warm, articulate, natural resonance, balanced lows and highs, controlled feedback |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Punk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'open box' mean, and is this guitar fully playable?
Open box means this unit was unboxed, inspected, and professionally set up by our techs but was never played. It ships in the original factory packaging with all accessories and is covered by our 30-day money-back return policy, including coverage for any problem on arrival.
Is this guitar suitable for jazz and blues, or can it handle other genres?
The GB10EM is purpose-built for jazz, blues, and funk with its warm, articulate tone and controlled feedback. It is not optimized for metal or punk styles and would not suit those applications.
What is the string spacing, and does it work for both fingerstyle and pick playing?
The GB10EM features 10.4mm string spacing, which accommodates both fingerstyle sophistication and pick-driven approaches without cramping. The medium frets and 22-fret rosewood fretboard support legato lines and percussive articulation equally well.
How does this hollow body control feedback on stage or in the studio?
The floating Magic Touch-Mini humbuckers, walnut bridge, and VT14 tailpiece with wood cover work together to optimize vibration transfer and preserve the spruce top's natural resonance while preventing unwanted feedback. The full hollow body design also reduces fatigue during extended sessions without compromising control.
How does the GB10EM compare to other jazz hollow bodies like the Gibson ES-335?
The GB10EM shares the classic single-cutaway hollow body architecture and balanced tone profile of models like the Gibson ES-335 and Fender Coronado, but is tuned specifically to George Benson's warm, articulate signature sound with optimized electronics and a lighter overall feel.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $49 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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