Ibanez

Ibanez GB40THII

George Benson Signature Hollowbody Electric Guitar

Antique Amber finish

o Solid Spruce topo Smooth 3-piece Maple necko George Benson GB special pickupso Specially designed headstock 40th anniversary inlayo Hardshell case included

George Benson and Ibanez began a creative journey 40 years ago. It started with the goal of building a guitar suited to please a master jazz musician. Along the way, a legendary instrument was created for guitarists of every genre, all over the world. Now, Ibanez proudly celebrates with the release of this magnificent 40th Anniversary model and we are proud to be able to offer it to you.

In the late ‘70's...

George Benson, an acknowledged master jazz guitarist and hit-making vocalist, needed an instrument that could both handle the rigors of the road and was compact enough to be able to be stashed in the overhead storage compartment of an airplane. Ibanez worked intensively with George to build a guitar that not only could travel, but could transcend.

The history of the George Benson Jazz Guitar

Born from a need for an excellent jazz guitar that could stand up to touring and gigging every night, the GB10 became a success almost immediately after its initial release in 1977. George Benson told Ibanez that he didn't want gimmicks, he wanted a workhorse guitar that sounded amazing. Ibanez delivered.

"I'm very happy about my relationship with Ibanez.

Ibanez lived up to its promise. They built an instrument that we both could be proud of.

The Ibanez George Benson guitar has become…legendary." George Benson

The Ibanez George Benson GB40THIIAA

o Ebony Fretboard w/Artstar Fret Edge Treatment

The Ebony fretboard with Artstar fret edge treatment provides tight response and smooth left-hand fingering.

o GB Special Pickups

GB special pickups are installed and float off the body, eliminating feedback and enabling a superbly warm jazz sound.

o Half-Bone/Half Brass Nut

The splendid George Benson Signature GB40TH features a specially-designed half bone/half brass nut.

o Sure Grip III Control Knobs

The Sure Grip III knobs are designed for precise control with nonslip functionality, along with smooth and classic looks.

Ibanez GB40THIIAA Neck Dimensions

o Scale Length: 628mm/24.7"o a: Width - 43mm at Nuto b: Width - 57mm at 22nd Freto c: Thickness - 20mm at 1st Freto d: Thickness - 22mm at 9th Freto Fretboard Radius: 305mmR

Ibanez GB40THIIAA Specifications

o Neck: GB 3pc Maple set-in neck (22 frets)o Top: Solid Spruceo Back and Sides: Flamed Mapleo Finish: Antique Ambero Fretboard: Bound Ebonyo Dot Inlay: Acrylic inlayo Frets: Medium frets w/Artstar fret edge treatmento Neck pickup: GB Specialo Bridge pickup: GB Specialo Bridge: Ebony bridge w/40th Anniversary special Pearloid inlayo Nut: Half-bone/Half-brasso Tailpiece: GB10 tailpiece w/40th Anniversary specially designed wood covero Hardware Finish: Goldo Case: Hardshell case includedo Shipping Weight: 9kg (20 lbs)o Shipping Dimensions: 116.84 x 48.26 x 17.78cm (46 x 19 x 7")o Ibanez Model Designation (MPN): GB40THIIAA