Ok this one is in EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION like Mint! We'll let this Hi Class Beautiful Japanese example of the famous signature George Benson GB10 with its hand signed label by George himself speak for itself.... this is an amazing example of the amazingly Terada plants workmanship well crafted JCRAFT figured blond Ibanez GB10 your going to love this one…. 10 year old clean examples in this kind of condition don't come up very often and they tend to sell fast. as you can see it's color is has the beautiful natural ambering patina of a vintage guitar already its not fake it's the real deal when I move the bridge out of place you see really how well this classic has become so rich looking now by far better than new in that respect and ALL BINDINGS are perfect too all the cool of the vintage but like MINT even it's gold is pretty darn perfect and I'm looking and I can't find a ding a scratch or a check anywhere I have to call this vintage mint with patina and in my eyes better than new.
She plays effortless with ease and the tone is clean and sweet WesnMongomery like tone in a more sleek body style the brainstorm of George Benson with this baby you'll be BREEZIN threw your rifs.
Here are the specifications from Ibanez on this Signature George Benson GB10 model this example was signed by GB himself. Ibanez GB10 George Benson Hollow Body Electric Guitar Ibanez brings to the world the GB10 George Benson signature hollow body jazz box. The legendary jazz guitarist George Benson has been playing Ibanez signature guitars since 1977 and for good reason. These instruments are some of the finest you can find in terms of tone, sustain and overall dependability. If you rely on your instruments day after day to make your living or just need a great guitar when playing those weekend gigs, the GB10 offers a beautifully unique flavor to any style of music from jazz to country. Some features include a spruce top, maple back and sides, a 3 piece maple neck with bound ebony fingerboard topped with 22 Medium frets. Pickups are specially designed Ibanez GB model pickups for awesome, sparkling tone. George Benson and Ibanez The acclaimed jazz artist, George Benson, began his association with Ibanez guitars in 1977. Ibanez, already an established name in the high performance rock guitar category, gained even more critical acclaim upon releasing the George Benson GB10 model. With his insistence on playing only the finest hand picked jazz guitars, a long lasting relationship between George and Ibanez was created. The GB10 model brings to the table several key features and is priced to compete with similar traditional jazz guitars. Ibanez and Mr. Benson are proud of their history and look forward to the future. A few words about Ibanez… Without a doubt Ibanez is one of the world’s foremost guitar manufacturers. The Modern Era of Ibanez guitars began in 1957 and since then they have enjoyed incredible success. They continue to experiment with edgy designs and finishes but have never lost track of their roots. Their amazing Artcore line of hollow bodies are some of the most sought after guitars in the world and their RG line is a must-have for rock and metal fans alike. And don’t discount their bass guitars, cherished by musicians the world over. This is a company that can do it all - straight-ahead rock models, elegant hollow bodies and everything in between. They even have a nice line of pedals and accessories that pros and amateurs have grown to love. Find out for yourself why some performers won’t play anything else but Ibanez. Specifications and additional product information for: Ibanez GB10 George Benson Hollow Body Electric Guitar Specifications •Neck: 3 piece GB Prestige set in neck •Body: Spruce top, Maple back and sides •Body Width: Maximum width at lower bout: 14.75 inches •Body Thickness: Max body thickness: 3.25 inches •Frets: 22 Medium frets •Fingerboard: Bound Ebony •Inlay: Pearl/Abalone Block •Bridge: Ebony •Neck Pickup: IBZ GB Special •Bridge Pickup: IBZ GB Special •Hardware Color: Gold
MADE IN JAPAN TEAM JCRAFT THE BEST OF THE BEST made with figured birdseye maple nothing to hide gorgeous BLOND vintage finish is outstanding to this day, in much better than average condition as seen and with its Beautiful Blond Patina already going its is Stunning!
Frets are still excellent refined fret edge detail on its beautiful Ebony fingerboard gold hardware is still looking pretty darn good with a hint of aging patina, Structural integrity of this instrument is excellent as well no cracks no damages no repairs original crack free bound tortious pick guard , elections are excellent and original as well no snap crackle or pop and excellent tone this guitar sounds amazing. Excellent for the pro level player as well as skilled intermediate beginners sure if you like to start at the top. Very collectible instrument as well, this example is super clean and its bindings are excellent as well.. This is a California ( always in a nice climate ) one adult owner guitar and has been taken care of well since day one. 12+ year old in near minty condition, we leveled - re crowned -dressed -and mirror polished the frets she’s ready for the next 12 years folks...
JVGrated 9/10 excellent used original example crafted in Japan JCRAFT
SWEET just in a famous Vintage Classic BOOMER Folks from Nippon Gakki RED LABEL 000 OM type Yamaha FG
We have just done our JVGuitars set her up with our Martin Bone Nut & Compensated Saddle se as well as upgraded bridge Pins to solid Ebony with Abalone dot with brass ring and of course a new set of Martin Strings 80/20 Bronze 12's.. and this guitar Sounds like a true vintage classic
This guitar is AWESOME and is in BEAUTIFUL Condition!
Classic Martin 000 OM style copy from Yamaha this guitar rings like a bell with excellent intonation. No Cracks no problemo like so many of these I see and just pass unlike the majority this guitar has excellent play action and is super fun to play!
If your looking for a well aged ( almost 50 years ) just try to buy a 50 year old Martin $$$$$$$$$$$ WoW...
This guitar is a Boomer surprisingly so
but I have carried these FG110 Nippon Gakki's for decades now myself and was always impressed by the good one's...
This one will impress you too....
at this price point its hard to beat this old Nippon Gakki Red Label 000.
True Japanese Vintage guitar it top vintage condition as seen...
Ready to purchase contact Joe at:
jvguitars@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest in our quality Vintage Guitars, Joe
Pics soon to come
no worries its excellent!!!
Super nice !.... Beautiful Patina exceptional Booming sound much like the old Martin 000 or old Gibson for that matter for a fraction $ and this ONE is a really good one folks. These are a well kept secret sort of ... known for their GREAT rich mature sound. This example is in fine all-round Original condition without any of the over 60 group problematic issues- none found anywhere upon close examination, no NONE nada -- neck issues -frets ARE good - tuners ARE good - bridge IS good - Solid Top is without a crack it s wood is FREE of cracks, Back is OK no buckle rash , no buldge to its Spruce top, The bridge is tight and NEW MARTIN STRINGS and just JVGuitars Set up this baby plays and sounds amazing at this price point unbelievable! Made in Japan quality with a beautifully grained high grade Mahogany medium soft V NECK feels like an old Martin too ....looks at the neck grain they used a beautiful Honduran mahogany not African or other this one is cool See the Pics of that ...its original Tortious pickguard is nice too..... nearly 40 years old its amazing but she's not new or mint of course she has a few minor doinks and plenty of that natural vintage patina and such but overall she's JVG condition rated at vintage excellent used condition rated. She Plays with easily and will bring a warm smile to your face when playing GREAT TONE fingerpicking rich and punchy its a very fun guitar to play... she's over 45 years old and in this kind of condition..... you better snap this gem up before she's gone
or I change my mine and keep her for myself...haha this is my business I need to sell but you get my point
its a good one folks. This is one amongst several of the FG150's Red Label Nippon Gakki's we have and I call it ( # 3 )
Contact Joe by email to BUY it:
JVGuitars@gmail.com
These are a great little old powerhouse of a 15 watt wonder... the Fender Blues Junior Amp. These Reborn Old Custom order amps are special as you can see.. not only that but it is really a great sounding one too. Besides its obvious 50's retro beauty, This is one of our "in house" @ JVGuitars.com Fender "vintage recreations".... REBORN OLD right here in our custom shop.. I love this "set up" its very reminiscent of the sound & tone I remember hearing from my childhood playing days which was threw my old black faced 66 Princeton reverb amp, I loved that tone ..Played a Harmony Rocket threw that set up playing Beatles music back then...anyway this Blues Jr captures that quality vintage tone for a fraction of what that old P-Reverb will set you back now days...These Blues Jr Amps are a Retro Dynamo its a great compact cool TONE MACHINE in a very cool Retro 2 tone Cream & black motif vintage package.. its portable, its reverb is all 100% vintage Fender lush Tube amp and sweet.. it really makes no difference playing with single coil or humbucking type pickups Strat - Tele or Les Paul this one sounds gutsy or sweet now with the addition of the Killer Webber Blue Frame speaker, it sounds is quite powerful too for its rating of just 15 watts RMS.. Specs & Features: � 15 watts into 8 Ohms � Two EL-84 Fender Tube output tubes � Three 12AX7 preamp tubes � 1 x 12" 8 Ohm Webber Blue Frame speaker � Master, Preamp Volume, Bass, Middle and Treble � FAT switch � Fender Reverb � Footswitch jack for remote FAT on/off � Chrome panel � Cream Vintage pointer knobs.
Knobs CONTROLS: Reverb, Master, Middle, Bass, Treble, "Fat" Switch, Volume COVERING: Black / Cream White Textured Vinyl Tolex with Biege Grille Cloth WEIGHT: 31 lbs. (14.06 kg) DIMENSIONS: Height: 16" (40.64 cm), Width: 18" (45.72 cm), Depth: 9.18" (23.31 cm) TUBE COMPLEMENT: 3 X 12AX7, 2 X EL84, Solid State Rectifier and is quiet & dependable...no worries with these baby's sounds amazing! Now with much more focused clarity its excellent for recording ... and miked the tones seem endless, just sounds flat out rock star god with my Les Paul with the early pat# humbuckers unbelievable....and with a good strat it sounds so gutsy and soulful... Ok it even sounds clean good at lower volume ..this is a great vintage combo amp
NOTE: The unbelievable Custom Luthier Built 59' Flame top Les Paul DUANE BURST with Korina body & the Brazilian Rosewood fretboard loaded with genuine VINTAGE 1963 Gibson Patent sticker humbucking pickups are exactly the same pickups as real PAF's & the real 50's bumble bee caps with t!he unbelievable ROCK STAR Tone!!! is not included with this amp sorry
This add is for you to order your own Reborn Old Blues Jr Amp and the order will take us from 14-21 work days to complete the customizing - transformation of the Amp ready to ship. Any questions?... please do email Joe at gr8bids@comcast.net to ORDER YOURS TODAY! Thank you for your interest in our Reborn Old Blues Jr. Amp
Here we have a BEAUTIFULLY UNIQUE fine playing and sounding Paisley T guitar this example is proudly JVG Luthier built in California USA and is made to have the feel of a vintage 1960s T guitar. . affordable = playable - vintage feel. Ready for delivery...
To buy this JVG Luthier Built guitar contact Joe by email: jvguitars@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest... Joe
Here we have a BEAUTIFULLY UNIQUE fine playing and sounding Paisley T guitar this example is proudly JVG Luthier built in California USA and is made to have the feel of a vintage 1960s T guitar. . affordable = playable - vintage feel. Ready for delivery... To buy this JVG Luthier Built guitar contact Joe by email: jvguitars@gmail.com Thank you for your interest... Joe
The Ulitmate Vintage Strat or Tele and HARP AMP.... The Holly Grail as they say..this is the one that started it all this is TRUE LEO FENDER History from back in the 50's WoW!!!...The 1956 Fender Bassman amplifier was manufactured from 1955 to 1960. The 5E-6A model was made from 55-57 The controls have a Ground Switch, Fuse (3A), Power Switch, Standby Switch, Pilot Lamp, Presence, Bass, Treble, Volume, Volume, Normal In and Bright In. It was equipped with 4 x 10"/2 ohms (8 ohms each in parallel)" Jensen P10Q speakers, are the originals we have them and comes with , currently loaded with Vintage Celestian Green Backs that simply kill... 2 x 12AY7 and � 12AX7 preamp, 2 x 6L6G power tubes, 2 x 5U4GA rectifier, a � 12AX7 (split-load) phase inverter and produced 45 Raw Boned Old School RMS Watts output of nothing but Sweet Vintage Tube Tone, This one is still ROCKIN its original solid pine cabinet with a bit of Hippy finish work from the late 60's. Its Tweed Tolex has been long gone at least 43 years of its 56 years of existance. Now rockin an old Nitro Lacquer Hippy Refinhed cabinet to raw wood...I love it WoW1.. thats true history & patina all over this vintage beauty it really looks very cool as is with all the years of bars & smoke of all kinds - Drinks & cig and or doobie burns a real well agged vintage look to it now that can not be denied. I had its check out back when I first got it some 10 years ago... by the Bay area great Amp guy from the 60's & 70's Dan Torres...he found some bad filter caps that were making some snap crackel popsounds and she was gon over found a few loose solder joints but all is original under the hood and working as it should be SOUNDING AWESOME ... the original power cord was also shot so wehad a new grounded one installedat the same time...It weights in at about 47 lbs. This Thing ROCKS the House!!!! Ok these are listed in the Vintage guitar price guide at between $7500 - $13,500 in 2018 price guide and they generally conservitively price items as with vintage strats & amps like this they can go up from that point depending on condition and rareity.. anyway this is priced right for what you see right now... I may fully restore this with correct tweed and laquuer finish it properly and then age it and keep its funk factor alive that will rais our price ..but as of yet I have had the chance to get to that... stay tuned!!!! if interested in it as is catch me quick...thanks for your interest
This amp recently has been professionaly gone over completly threw by the famous Local Amp Guru Dan Torres and given a 100% clean bill of health a clean up & tune up...a few caps replaced, biased, replacement nos tubes...
more info
keep an eye out for this one or email your questions and get the jump on it.
** This is a true screamin tone machine!
We have been making aged pick guards since the early 1990's so we are VERY experienced at this...... And hundreds have been sold at $169.00'. We have lowered our prices as. We have streamlined ..... *** Improved durability* the best Iv adapted and use a invisible top [rotective coating you can not wipe or wash or even use alchocal or lacquer thinner to these they are impervious to all that our relic works will not wash or wear off! WoW try that with our competitors hahahha . Today you get a great deal too YES ..Finally an Authentic looking vintage aged 1960's Pre CBS style REPRODUCTION PICK GUARDS....Its been said by many that these guards “could pass as originals" These are custom worked hand Nitrocellulose finished made of modern plastic masterfully quality distressed to look like pre-65 style "Green" or 1965 on style "aged white". In 1965-70 Available in either screw pattern of your choice. Please indicate the year style & screw pattern you want shipped. The Master Built Burgundy mist Vintage strat below is a picture a customer "Joe" who was nice to email me a pictures of his guitar with our guard on it...Thanks again Joe!
See our other JVG Custom Shop Quality Items too.
*** Custom aging available to match your vintage guitar project please ask for this service. We will request pictures of your guitar and will make an appropriate guard for the specific guitar. ***
Contact Joe
jvguitars@gmail.com
Here we have decals I purchased from a retired Luthier a few years back at a guitar show. These are excellent quality decals and do the job well and have been well received. EZ to affix then apply multipal spray clear coat sanding after coat drys( 15-45 minutes for Nitro Lacquer every 2 coats then a total of 6-12 coats ..over the top for professional results.
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