Ibanez George Benson Signature LGB30 - Vintage Yellow Sunburst

Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Flame Maple Back and Sides, 3-pc Mahogany/Maple Neck, Bound Ebony Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Vintage Yellow Sunburst
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The Ibanez LGB30 hollowbody electric guitar came about when the guitar maker and jazz/R&B legend George Benson got together to create a more affordable version of his highly popular signature model. The result was better than either of them could have anticipated, and we think you'll agree as soon as you pick one up. You don't even need to plug it in to experience how good the LGB30 sounds or how smooth it plays. Between its spruce-topped maple body and its smooth, bound-ebony fretboard, those bases are covered. And when you plug in the Ibanez LGB30, you won't believe what a gem you've found.

Ibanez LGB30 Hollowbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • Super 58 Custom humbucking pickups deliver smooth tone and rugged texture
  • Flamed maple, topped with spruce delivers rich sound and great looks
  • Smooth-playing ebony fretboard with binding and fret-edge treatment
Super 58 Custom humbucking pickups deliver smooth tone and rugged texture

Early hollowbody electric guitars had wonderfully expressive tone. To capture that timeless sound, Ibanez developed the Super 58 Custom pickup. This special humbucker preserves your LGB30 hollowbody guitar's punch but ditches the 60Hz hum that came with those vintage models. Your sound will be rich and full, but with enough clarity available to make the guitar much for versatile than its looks would let on. What's more, the Super 58 humbucker gives the LGB30 a touch of grit that's perfect for bluesy licks.

Flamed maple, topped with spruce delivers rich sound and great looks

Flamed maple and spruce, a favorite pairing of tonewoods around Sweetwater, come together beautifully on this LGB30 hollowbody guitar. While the maple construction of the back and sides ensures your notes will ring out with great clarity, the spruce adds the warmth and nuance that is required when playing such demanding music. And of course the figured maple looks absolutely stunning. You'll love the robust tone the LGB30 is capable of, while still retaining the singing quality you require.

Smooth-playing ebony fretboard with binding and fret-edge treatment

One thing that sets the Ibanez LGB30 apart from other hollowbodies at this price is its bound ebony fretboard, complete with Ibanez's Artstar fret-edge treatment. The high strength and density of ebony is common on high-end instruments, and the fretboard binding adds an elegant look while also enhancing playability. The frets are rounded at the edges to complete the smooth feel. If you play it without looking at the price tag, you may think the LGB30 would cost much more than it does.

Ibanez LGB30 Hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:
  • A premium jazz box based on George Benson's custom Ibanez hollowbody
  • Flame maple body topped with spruce looks fantastic and provides bright and balanced tone
  • Ultra-stable 3-piece mahogany and maple set neck delivers maximum stability
  • Bound ebony fretboard with Artstar fret-edge treatment plays like butter
  • Dual Super 58 Custom pickups provide timeless humbucker tone with the perfect hint of grit
  • Bone nut and custom tailpiece deliver sweet tone with lingering sustain
  • Dressed in gold hardware and outfitted with flatwound strings
  • Hardshell case included
Get the smooth jazz box tone you've always wanted with this Ibanez LGB30 guitar.

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Hollowbody
  • Body Shape Singlecut
  • Body Material Flamed Maple
  • Top Material Spruce
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Vintage Yellow Sunburst
  • Neck
  • Neck Material 3-piece Nyatoh/Maple
  • Neck Shape Artstar
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Bound Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearl/Abalone Blocks
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Gibraltar Artist Bridge with LGB30 Tailpiece
  • Tuners Ibanez Die-cast
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Super 58 Custom Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Super 58 Custom Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Flatwound, .011-.050
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LGB30VYS

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Customer Reviews

Rated 4.5/5
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Rated 5/5

Just what I expected!!

This guitar exceeded my expectations. Quality and build was excellent, finish was flawless, and fretwork was smooth and on par with anything twice the price made in the good old USA. NOT A CHINESE PRODUCT! Made in Indonesia. Action was low and playable right out of the box. The only thing I have to say is that it has the distinct Ibanez Super 58 nuance in its sound. Which I like (I also own an AS153-AYS). But if you are looking for a great Jazzbox, pull the trigger!
Music background: 40+years former Army Bandsman
Rated 5/5

LGB30

Wonderful guitar. Sounds and plays well and it looks good. I'm happy with it. Intonation is good and it seems to be well made so far as I've only had it a couple weeks at this point. I'm satisfied with the purchase.
Music background: Jazz and blues guitar player for 65yrs.
Rated 5/5

Better the Second Time I Bought This !

O.K. here's the deal.I sent the first 1 I bought,it fretted out badly with normal action! The second one I paid Sweetwater to Peck the guitar you can have a computerized machine mill the frets to perfect !!! Totally whole the money!!! Now this G.Benson L.G.B. Ibanez is absolutely beautiful gorgeous sound, perfect intonation all up and down the neck ! I recently bought a George Benson Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Amp. and now its a match made in heaven ...my advice buy this guitar and have Sweetwater pleck it ...you will not be sorry
Rated 5/5

Three months in...

I am not sure what problems other reviewers are experiencing but I made a few changes (Gotoh 510 Machine Heads. Tonepros locking metal bridge and heavier strings 12-52) and this guitar is the most perfect Jazz, Smooth Jazz guitar I have ever played. Vintage and Modern. The action is as low as my old Jackson Soloist. I love the Super 58s. If you play rock stay away. This is a tone players piece. Kudos to GB.
Music background: 40 plus years
Rated 5/5

One month in, OMG!!!

This is an update. After a few minor tweaks to fit my playing all I can say is that I finally have a guitar that feels right, sounds right, is made and looks right and actually inspires me to play! I have owned a lot of guitars in my 65 years but this is the first one that I ABSOLUTELY will not sell. I sold my acoustic (Fender) and use the LGB 30 unplugged. BUY IT !!!!!!

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