Ibanez GB40THII George Benson Artstar Antique Amber

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Ibanez GB40THII George Benson Artstar Antique Amber
Product no: 9000-0031-9311 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

If you're a fan of master guitarist George Benson, or if you just want a special jazz guitar with an attractive price tag, then the Ibanez GB40THII Artstar Antique Amber Limited Edition electric hollow-body is sure to please! This solid-top semi-acoustic is a guitar advanced jazz/classical musicians can appreciate. The two GB Special mini humbucker pickups, in combination with the tried-and-trusted controls, deliver a traditional, warm amplified sound, which is enhanced by the wood types used and the tone of the flatwound strings. The sound of this Artstar is best described as woody and organic thanks to the use of spruce, maple, and ebony. This is a special 40th anniversary edition that's embellished with custom artwork on the tailpiece, inlay work on the headstock, and a chic ebony fretboard. Last but not least, the brass and bone string nut detail will surely not escape the scrutiny of any true guitar aficionado!

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  • Please note: this guitar is a strictly limited edition that is only available while stocks last.

Specifications

Product features

Number of frets 22
Number of strings 6
Bridge type wooden bridge + tailpiece
Pickup configuration HH
Pickup type humbucker (passive)
Neck connection set neck
Wood type (back) maple
Fretboard wood ebony
Wood type (soundboard) spruce
Wood type (sides) maple
Includes cover no
Includes case yes
Colour wood/natural
Country of origin South Korea / Indonesia / China / Vietnam
Left-handed no
Scale length 24.75 inches (629mm)
Set no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 8,9 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 117,0 x 48,0 x 18,0 cm

Product specifications

  • neck material: 3-piece maple
  • neck profile: GB
  • string nut: bone and brass
  • fret type: medium
  • position markers: GB40THII special inlay
  • bridge: ebony
  • tailpiece: GB10 special-design
  • hardware finish: gold-plated
  • bridge pickup: GB special
  • neck pickup: GB special
  • controls: 2x volume, 2x tone, 3-way pickup switch
  • included: case
  • features: Artstar fret edge treatment

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