A Question to Ibanez LGB30 Owners

**Karlos** · 11-20-2024, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by EmmersonD

Ah, the GB10. I have looked at one of these seriously many times but never made the leap. I always feared the body would feel 'too small' for a jazz guitar if that makes sense? I really ought to play one. I opted for the AF2000 which is great, but i am really battling with getting it set up properly...bizarrely (and it is prob just me) the three Ibanez guitars I own do not work well with D'Addario flats...i have changed to Thomastik which makes a real difference and am hoping the AF2000 responds the same when i change the strings this weekend. At present the AF2000 isnt playing well at all...the LGB30 is far superior.

I should pop along to a shop and try the GB10...perhaps that is the answer!

Lgb 30 can't be higher!

**pingu** · 11-20-2024, 02:10 PM

good to hear that you’re
liking your AF2000

I have one that I dig much
(with TI 13 flats)

**EmmersonD** · 11-21-2024, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by pingu

good to hear that you’re
liking your AF2000

I have one that I dig much
(with TI 13 flats)

Yep I was thinking of putting some TI 13s as the 12s feel really light...amazing strings...total game-changer for me!

**EmmersonD** · 11-21-2024, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop

Tube amp?! My goodness, imagine that!!!

HAHA I know! I cannot help myself.

That said I have recently ordered a Quilter Aviator Cub US which I am really looking forward to using. Anyone every played one. Should suit well for the small solo/duo gigs in cafes & clubs...

**2bornot2bop** · 11-21-2024, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by EmmersonD

HAHA I know! I cannot help myself.

That said I have recently ordered a Quilter Aviator Cub US which I am really looking forward to using. Anyone ever played one. Should suit well for the small solo/duo gigs in cafes & clubs...

Noooooo! I’m a tube amp only kinda guy!

**Useray** · 05-22-2025, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by Stbatz

To me, it turned out to be a very useful guitar, I changed the tailpiece for a GB10 and the neck mic for an SD 59, I use it all the time live, I have guitars that cost 4 times more, but live, I don't hear them sound 4 times better, my 2 cents...

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Hey! Do you recall the model/part number you had to use to order the replacement tailpiece for the LGB30? The agents for Ibanez in South Africa are finicky when ordering abroad without the correct specifications.

Thanks!

**Stbatz** · 05-23-2025, 12:50 AM

No, I don't remember, in fact I bought it on eBay, good luck with that.

**Tomcat** · 05-23-2025, 03:16 AM

I have 2 of GB series made in Japan, GB30 which is semi hollow and GB15 which is single floating pup. Both are not too large and feel & sound great. The model name LGB30 is kind of confusing from that perspective, pity they are not in production anymore.

**Jx30510** · 01-02-2026, 07:45 AM

I was wondering, the LGB30 has a spruce top, but I suppose it's laminate ? So does it make that big of a difference with a laminate maple top ?
I'm hesitating between this and the Eastman AR372 P90. The Eastman is a little pricier, but in my opinion they're in the same range regarding bang for the buck.
Maybe the spruce is a little louder acousticaly ? But still laminate..

**Cacabono** · 03-07-2026, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Stbatz

To me, it turned out to be a very useful guitar, I changed the tailpiece for a GB10 and the neck mic for an SD 59, I use it all the time live, I have guitars that cost 4 times more, but live, I don't hear them sound 4 times better, my 2 cents...

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Is that tailpiece a 1:1 swap with screw holes etc vs the original one on LGB30?