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George Benson's tasteful tone, phrasing and incomparable sense of swing has ensured his place in the history of jazz guitar. Ibanez is extremely proud of their long and fruitful relationship, now celebrating over 30 years of collaboration. The LGB30 George Benson Signature hollowbody electric guitar is crafted from specially selected tonewoods, bone nut, ebony fingerboard, hand-rolled frets and Ibanez's famous Super 58 pickups. A hardshell case is included.
Ibanez LGB30 George Benson Signature Hollowbody Electric Guitar Natural
Ibanez LGB30 George Benson Signature Hollowbody Electric Guitar Natural

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  • Super 58 Custom Pickups deliver the smooth, nuanced tones and the biting growl of blues
  • The ebony fretboard with Artstar fret edge treatment provides tight response and smooth left-hand fingering
  • The bone nut provides richer tone from low to high
  • Comes with both wood and adjustable metal bridge
  • Custom-designed tailpiece
  • Includes hardshell case

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  • Neck type: 3-pieece Artstar mahogany/maple set-in neck
  • Body: Spruce top/flamed maple back and sides
  • Fretboard: Bound ebony fretboard with pearl & abalone block inlay
  • Fret: Medium frets with Artstar fret edge treatment
  • Number of frets: 20 frets
  • Bridge: ART-1 bridge
  • Tailpiece: LGB30 tailpiece
  • Neck pickup: Super 58 custom (H) neck pickup
  • Bridge pickup: Super 58 custom (H) bridge pickup
  • Strings: Flatwound strings
  • Hardware color: Gold
  • Case/bag: Hardshell case included
    • Neck Dimensions
    • Scale: 628mm/24.75"
    • Width at Nut: 43 mm
    • Width at Last Fret: 56 mm
    • Thickness at 1st: 20 mm
    • Thickness at 12th: 22 mm (at 9F)
    • Radius: 305 mm
    Body Dimensions
    • Length 19-1/2"
    • Width 15-3/4"
    • Max Depth 3-5/8"

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    4.76

    17 Reviews

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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    Best Breezin' Deal Around
    Beautiful!
    LGB 30 Guitar Review
    Filters
    Best Uses
    1. Practicing7
    2. Jamming6
    3. Small Venues6
    4. Recording5
    5. A must for Contemporary Jazz1
    Cons
    1. Cheaper parts1
    2. Action was a bit high, but easily fixed1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Professional Musician7
    2. Experienced5
    Pros
    1. Good Tone10
    2. Fun To Play9
    3. Good Feel9
    4. Good Pick Up8
    5. Solid Electronics7

    Reviewed by 17 customers

    • Perfect for Jazz or Fusion

      5

      submitteda year ago

      byDanny

      fromCincinnati, OH

      I bought this strictly for jazz, like smooth jazz style, but the guitar sounds and feels great for fusion/rock. Great distorted sound, but the big full jazz sound of the hollow body is what I get remarks on a lot. Our last concert I had people approach me afterwards and asked how I get such a big full sound. I told them its all this guitar. I don't add effects with it at all. Its feels great. You'll notice that the moment you pick it up. The balance is perfect when you have a strap on, it plays super fast and clean. If you only want one guitar, this is it. Very versatile. Blues, rock to contemporary jazz to traditional jazz.

    • Yes. Great guitar.

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted2 years ago

      byJohn

      fromWisconsin

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      I put 14 gauge GB flatwounds on it. Plays even better. It's loud acoustically as well. Also the rep gave me a great price.

    • Best Breezin' Deal Around

      5

      submitted2 years ago

      byRichard

      fromPortland Oregon

      I owned a George Benson guitar back in the 80's and sold it and have kicked myself ever since. I bought the LGB 30 recently and was amazed how the quality was as great as my Japanese 80's model, now the parts are definitely cheaper but workmanship was amazing especially for the price. If you're looking for an affordable jazz box that'll looks, feels and sounds like a guitar twice it's price, then look no further. I will hang onto this one forever and love playing it! That's was any guitar should be a any price. I'd definitely add this to your collection.

    • Very nice

      5

      submitted5 years ago

      byRick

      fromflorida

      First full hollowbody guitar. I also own a John Scofield semi-hollow. This guitar not only looks really great, very good finish and attention to detail and a beautiful flame maple finish, but it plays really well as well. The neck on this one is a bit thinner than the Scofield and I actually like it better. Very nice pickups as well. My only hesitation on this is the tailpiece which I am not fond of, it makes stringing difficult. All in all a very nice instrument at a very nice price.

    • Beautiful!

      5

      submitted5 years ago

      byWayne

      fromKentucky

      I wanted a jazz box, and a $2000+ Gibson was out of the question. This is just as nice for less that half the price!

    • The Jazz Box you have been looking for

      5

      submitted5 years ago

      byMrose4252

      fromCleveland, OH

      This is the sound I was looking for. I have a Gibson 335, and Ibanez AS200, and a Gibson 339. This guitar is the Jazz sound you are looking for. I am very picky and it played great out of the box. This jazz box seems like a guitar 3 times the price. Great guitar!

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    • submitted2 years ago

      asked byLaura

      fromMission Viejo, CA

      Is the Ibanez LGB30 a full hollow body guitar or semi hollow? Thank you.

      Is the Ibanez LGB30 a full hollow body guitar or semi hollow? Thank you.

      Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
      No center block. It's hollow.

    • submitted5 years ago

      asked bysamual

      fromFL

      Perhaps someone could provide some info or opinion on the following: I presently own a LGB 30. Great sound and easy to play. However over the past few months I am finding the neck a little to small . Also I don't consider my hands to be that big. I am presently interested in the AG 95 and AF 95 Expressionist. Question: Anyone familiar with the neck on the AG 95 vs AF 95. I realize the AG 95 is a smaller body. Only interested in the neck size. Don't want to repeat or have same neck as in LGB30 which I fell is a little small. Also does a 20 or 22 fret guitar play a part in determining the size of neck. Thanks

      Perhaps someone could provide some info or opinion on the following: I presently own a LGB 30. Great sound and easy to play. However over the past few months I am finding the neck a little to small . Also I don't consider my hands to be that big. I am presently interested in the AG 95 and AF 95 Expressionist. Question: Anyone familiar with the neck on the AG 95 vs AF 95. I realize the AG 95 is a smaller body. Only interested in the neck size. Don't want to repeat or have same neck as in LGB30 which I fell is a little small. Also does a 20 or 22 fret guitar play a part in determining the size of neck. Thanks

      Open Reply - Kenneth
      AG- 95 neck size: Neck type: AG Expressionist Neck material: 3-piece mahogany/ maple Scale length: 628mm/ 24¾"

    • submitted5 years ago

      asked byOscar

      fromChulavista CA

      Ibanez LGB30 GORGE BENSON SIGNATURE Where was made?

      Ibanez LGB30 GORGE BENSON SIGNATURE Where was made?

      Open Reply - Ronald
      This is made in China.

    • submitted5 years ago

      asked byOscar

      fromChula vista CA

      This guitars where's was made?

      This guitars where's was made?

      Open Reply - Ronald
      This is made in China.

    • submitted6 years ago

      asked byJeff

      fromNew Mexico

      Can string type and bridge type be specified on the order? Regarding Ibanez LGB30 guitar.

      Can string type and bridge type be specified on the order? Regarding Ibanez LGB30 guitar.

      Open Reply - Ronald
      It comes with the bridge pictured, but if you need documentation on what kind of bridge it comes with, you would have to give us a call at 866-498-7882.