Ibanez George Benson GB10EM Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar Anti
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Sound & Tone
The hollow spruce-top body over linden back and sides gives the GB10EM a warm, woody resonance with clear definition across the range, while the walnut bridge and fretboard add focus to the attack. The Magic Touch-Mini humbuckers are passive alnico units that stay articulate and respond closely to pick and fingertip dynamics, and the independent volume and tone controls for each pickup let you move from smooth, rounded jazz voicings to a more present, cutting bridge sound. With its 24.75" scale, 12" radius, and medium frets, it suits jazz comping and single-line soloing as well as blues and funk work, played with either fingers or a pick.
Ibanez George Benson GB10EM Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar – Antique Amber
The GB10EM is engineered for recording sessions and live tracking with its set-in GB Nyatoh neck, 12" radius fretboard, and ergonomic body contours that support fatigue-free takes. This hollow body construction produces warm, woody resonance with natural sustain that captures clean fingerstyle articulation and pick definition across jazz, blues, and funk recordings. The Antique Amber finish pairs vintage character with modern playability, delivering a signature model built for studio versatility and tonal consistency across multiple takes and overdubs.
Tone & Electronics
Dual Magic Touch-Mini Humbucker pickups (neck and bridge) capture warm, articulate output with alnico magnets that respond to both pick attack and fingering dynamics, translating nuance directly to tape or DAW. The independent 2x volume and 2x tone control layout lets you sculpt pickups independently, switching from smooth, compressed jazz voicings to more defined, present tones without reaching for a second guitar—essential for efficient session work.
Playability & Build
The 24.75" scale and medium frets combined with a 1.692" nut width create a balanced platform that supports consistent intonation and reliable performance across tracking sessions. Spruce top over linden back and sides, paired with the walnut bridge and bound walnut fretboard, deliver structural stability and tonal clarity that translates cleanly through your signal chain and mix.
Key Features
- Hollow body construction with spruce top and linden back/sides
- Set-in GB Nyatoh neck with GB profile and 12" radius
- 24.75" scale length with 22 medium frets
- Bound walnut fretboard with acrylic block inlays
- Dual Magic Touch-Mini (H) Humbucker pickups – passive/alnico
- 2x volume and 2x tone control configuration
- Walnut bridge and VT14 tailpiece with wood cover
- 1.692" plastic nut width
- Gloss polyurethane finish in Antique Amber
- Right-handed orientation, 6-string standard tuning
This signature model represents Ibanez's refinement of hollow body design, offering responsive pickups, stable construction, and the tonal character that defines the GB10 platform across decades of professional recording and performance.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 24.7" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Walnut |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Made In | Japan |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Jazz, Blues, Funk, Studio Sessions |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Warm, woody, articulate, compressed jazz voicings, responsive to dynamics |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Djent, Drop Tunings (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The GB10EM is built for intermediate through professional players. The 24.75" scale, medium frets, and ergonomic body contours support both fingerstyle and pick technique across jazz, blues, and funk—making it accessible to advancing players while delivering the tonal refinement professionals expect.
How does the tone compare to other semi-hollow and hollow body models?
The GB10EM sits in the same category as the Gibson ES-335 and Fender semi-hollows but leans into warm, woody resonance with articulate, compressed jazz voicings. The dual Magic Touch-Mini humbuckers and independent 2x2 control setup give you more flexible tone shaping than many entry-level competitors.
Is this guitar suitable for metal or drop-tuned styles?
No. The GB10EM is voiced and built specifically for jazz, blues, funk, and studio work. Its warm, responsive character is not designed for metal, djent, or heavy drop-tuned styles.
What is included and what are the key specifications?
You receive the guitar ready to play. Key specs include a 24.75" scale, 22 medium frets, 1.692" nut width, spruce top with linden back and sides, bound walnut fretboard, and a set-in GB Nyatoh neck with 12" radius. It ships right-handed, 6-string in standard tuning.
How responsive is the pickup setup to playing dynamics?
The Magic Touch-Mini alnico humbuckers are highly responsive to pick dynamics and finger nuance, and the independent 2x volume and 2x tone control layout lets you dial in everything from smooth, compressed jazz tones to more defined, present character on the fly.
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 $56 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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