Guitar

Object number2004.48.1

Manufacturer Ibanez

Date1980-1989

MediumSpruce; Maple; Metal; Ivory; Enamel; Abalone; Pearl; Ebony

Credit LineGift of George Benson

DescriptionNatural blonde wood electric guitar; with text inlaid on the head and a signature on a separate plaque.Dimensions41.9999 in. (106.7 cm)
InscriptionsInlaid on the head is "Ibanez / GB"; on the head on a separate plaque is "George Benson".
Historical NotesMade exclusively for Jazz/Pop legend George Benson by Ibanez. Benson was an 8 time Grammy award winner born in the Hill District in Pittsburgh, PA. He began playing the guitar at age 8. He attended Schenley High School.Label TextThis guitar belonged to jazz and pop musician George Benson, an eight-time Grammy Award winner known as one of the best jazz guitarists of his time. Born in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, Benson graduated in 1958 from Schenley High School. He sang in local nightclubs when he was just eight years old and then picked up the guitar. After high school he played professionally in Jack McDuff’s band. This Ibanez guitar, model GB10, made exclusively for George Benson, was used during the 1980s; his signature and initials adorn the neck-head.

Related person George Benson (born 1943)

Related institution Schenley High School

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