Ibanez GB10

[NSJ]

I had one a while back, didn't really bond with it, sold it. I saw and played a '78 version a few days ago. and it seemed like a totally different guitar. Very very playable, sounded great.

I wonder if the quality of the older guitars is much better? What do you all think, who may have played one of these? Thanks in advance for your input.

[BigMikeinNJ]

I've owned a couple of older GB10s and they are probably one of my all time favorite guitars. Tonally very flexible for so many formats - I always say they look like a tuxedo guitar, classic appointments, a very comfortable small body but awesome tone.

I belong to an Ibanez forum and many of the fellow members there also prefer the older GB10s. Though I think the newer ones are just as nice, as long as they are the ones made in Japan. The cheaper MIK ones I would pass on buying.

[NSJ]

Originally Posted by BigMikeinNJ

I've owned a couple of older GB10s and they are probably one of my all time favorite guitars. Tonally very flexible for so many formats - I always say they look like a tuxedo guitar, classic appointments, a very comfortable small body but awesome tone.

I belong to an Ibanez forum and many of the fellow members there also prefer the older GB10s. Though I think the newer ones are just as nice, as long as they are the ones made in Japan. The cheaper MIK ones I would pass on buying.

I may go ahead and buy this one, it's pretty cheap--because the original owner painted the pickups black and the pick guard got warped and had to be reinforced with a 2nd pick guard, and, in the back, near the binding, the wood had to be replaced near the heel, where the strap button is.

Plays great, not a collector's guitar. I.e., right up my alley. I've fallen in love with smaller guitars (think ES-339) I'm selling a carved arch top, hopefully soon, too. "One out, one in"is the rule.