Description

The Ibanez GB10SE-BS is the more accessible take on George Benson’s iconic jazz box, delivering his unmistakably smooth tone and fast, fluid feel in a beautifully finished Brown Sunburst package. With a compact fully hollow body, floating GB Special humbuckers and premium ebony appointments, it is purpose-built for articulate jazz, soul and R&B playing where every nuance of your touch needs to come through. Designed in close collaboration with George Benson, the GB10SE pairs a spruce top with maple back and sides for a clear, singing voice that stays focused even at lower volumes. The 3-piece maple neck and ebony fretboard feel fast and precise under the fingers, while the ebony bridge and GB10 tailpiece help deliver a refined, piano-like response. Whether you are comping warm chords or taking lyrical single-note lines, this guitar offers a sophisticated, professional platform that rewards a developed playing style. Floating GB Special humbuckers are mounted off the top of the body, reducing feedback and allowing the spruce top to resonate more freely. Combined with traditional passive electronics, they serve up the kind of rounded, vocal jazz tones that have defined George Benson’s sound for decades. Finished with elegant block inlays, gold hardware and a high-gloss Brown Sunburst finish, the GB10SE-BS looks every bit as classy as it sounds. Signature George Benson Feel and Tone Every element of the GB10SE-BS is voiced around George Benson’s playing style, from the compact hollow body that sits comfortably whether seated or standing, to the smooth 3-piece maple neck that encourages fast, fluid runs. It is a guitar that feels immediately familiar to jazz players, with a refined response that makes it easy to dial in classic Benson-inspired tones. Spruce and Maple Hollow Body The spruce top and maple back and sides combination gives the GB10SE-BS a bright yet controlled acoustic character, ideal for clean jazz tones that need clarity without harshness. The fully hollow construction provides natural warmth and air, helping chords bloom and single notes sing, while remaining focused enough for articulate phrasing. Floating GB Special Humbuckers GB Special humbuckers are mounted as floating units, keeping them off the top of the guitar to reduce feedback and allow the body to resonate more naturally. This design delivers smooth, rounded tones with excellent note separation and a wide dynamic range, making it easy to move from warm comping to singing lead lines simply by adjusting your touch. Premium Ebony Appointments An ebony fretboard and ebony bridge provide a slick, responsive playing surface and a clear, articulate attack. Combined with the half-bone/half-brass nut and GB10 tailpiece, the GB10SE-BS offers excellent tuning stability and a refined tonal balance that suits everything from straight-ahead jazz to more contemporary fusion styles. Key Features George Benson Signature Design – Developed with George Benson, the GB10SE-BS captures the feel and sound of his renowned jazz boxes in a more attainable format, giving you a professional-level instrument tailored for smooth, expressive playing. Floating GB Special Humbuckers – The GB Special humbuckers are mounted off the top of the body to minimise feedback and preserve acoustic resonance, delivering warm, articulate tones that stay controlled even at higher stage volumes. Spruce Top with Maple Back and Sides – A spruce top provides clarity and sensitivity, while maple back and sides add focus and definition, resulting in a balanced hollow-body voice that suits complex chords and melodic soloing alike. Ebony Fretboard and Bridge – The ebony fretboard offers a smooth, fast feel under the fingers, and the ebony bridge contributes to a clear, piano-like attack, enhancing note definition and overall refinement. SpecificationsBody Body Type: Hollow-body Top Wood: Spruce Back and Sides Wood: Maple Colour: Brown Sunburst Finish: Gloss Polyurethane Neck Neck Wood: 3-piec…