Ibanez
Ibanez GB40THII
George Benson Signature Hollowbody Electric Guitar
Antique Amber finish
o Solid Spruce top
o Smooth 3-piece Maple neck
o George Benson GB special pickups
o Specially designed headstock 40th anniversary inlay
o 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 Nut
o b: Width – 57mm at 22nd Fret
o c: Thickness – 20mm at 1st Fret
o d: Thickness – 22mm at 9th Fret
o Fretboard Radius: 305mmR
Ibanez GB40THIIAA Specifications
o Neck: GB 3pc Maple set-in neck (22 frets)
o Top: Solid Spruce
o Back and Sides: Flamed Maple
o Finish: Antique Amber
o Fretboard: Bound Ebony
o Dot Inlay: Acrylic inlay
o Frets: Medium frets w/Artstar fret edge treatment
o Neck pickup: GB Special
o Bridge pickup: GB Special
o Bridge: Ebony bridge w/40th Anniversary special Pearloid inlay
o Nut: Half-bone/Half-brass
o Tailpiece: GB10 tailpiece w/40th Anniversary specially designed wood cover
o Hardware Finish: Gold
o Case: Hardshell case included
o 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
