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Tenderly

George Benson

Guitarjazz1980s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez GB10 George Benson Signature Hollowbody Electric Guitar

AmpPolytone Mini Brute (12" speaker)

PickupsIbanez GB Special humbuckers (floating mini-humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6.5

mid7

treble6

reverb3.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1989 album 'Tenderly'. All evidence points to Benson using his Ibanez GB10 into a Polytone Mini Brute for his classic clean jazz tone in this era. No pedals or external effects are documented for this recording; reverb is likely from the amp or studio. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this studio version.

Tone Character(10)

warm and roundsmooth and mellowfull-bodied hollowbody resonancearticulate single-note claritywoody and organicsubtle natural compressionslight amp reverb for spaceno audible modulation or delayrich low-midssoft attack with fingerstyle and pick hybrid

Difficulty

The solo requires mastery of jazz chord-melody, nuanced phrasing, and dynamic control, making it challenging for all but advanced players.

Sources

George Benson Guitar Rig Gear and Equipment George Benson: Still the Coolest of Cats - Premier Guitar George Benson | Equipboard

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Guitarjazz1980s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez GB10 George Benson Signature Hollowbody Electric Guitar

AmpPolytone Mini Brute (12" speaker)

PickupsIbanez GB Special humbuckers (floating mini-humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6.5

mid7

treble6

reverb3.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Sources

George Benson Guitar Rig Gear and Equipment George Benson: Still the Coolest of Cats - Premier Guitar George Benson | Equipboard

Notes

Studio recording, 1989 album 'Tenderly'. All evidence points to Benson using his Ibanez GB10 into a Polytone Mini Brute for his classic clean jazz tone in this era. No pedals or external effects are documented for this recording; reverb is likely from the amp or studio. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this studio version.

Tone Character(10)

warm and roundsmooth and mellowfull-bodied hollowbody resonancearticulate single-note claritywoody and organicsubtle natural compressionslight amp reverb for spaceno audible modulation or delayrich low-midssoft attack with fingerstyle and pick hybrid

Difficulty

The solo requires mastery of jazz chord-melody, nuanced phrasing, and dynamic control, making it challenging for all but advanced players.

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