Ibanez JBBM20-GR JB Brubaker Signature Guitar Green

Since their formation in 2003, American metalcore band and Grammy award nominees August Burns Red have been setting the metal world alight thanks to their inspirational lyrics, dynamic riffs, and blistering guitar solos.

Lead-guitarist JB Brubaker has long been a fan and proponent of Ibanez guitars, so it's only natural that he's recently worked closely with the company in the production of his very first signature series model, the JBBM20-GR!

JB Brubaker 2018 Signature Model

Featuring a Green finish (with white stripes, of course), an EMG 85/81 pickup configuration, Gibraltar Standard II fixed bridge, silky-smooth JBBM 3pc neck, and Ebony Fretboard, this RGA-Series "Superstrat" inspired model is a no-nonsense shredding machine, which, in the right hands, could be considered a potentially deadly weapon.

EMG Humbuckers

Despite the obvious Rock and Metal connotations with the guitar's look and ESP's reputation, the pickups help to tell a slightly different story. Whilst the EMG 81 bridge pickup throws out the kind of high-output spank you'd expect from a guitar like this, the EMG 85 neck pickup is another animal altogether.

The 85 is constructed with two Alnico magnet-loaded coils with a wide aperture, allowing you to retain a chunky low end and fatter top end, giving you a more natural tone and acting as the perfect choice for a bluesy rock solo, especially when partnered up with a hot-running valve amp with the drive bumped up almost to the point of breakup.

The 81 bridge pickup works best with high-volume overdrive settings, giving you a razor sharp attack and incredible sustain for those pesky lead breaks. The ceramic magnet housed in the pickup combines perfectly with the wide aperture steel poles to give you a fast attack with a nice, fat tone.

As if that wasn't enough, the EMG 81 is also a relatively quiet humbucker, meaning that even when playing with really high-gain settings the amount of excess hiss and noise is minimal.

Fixed Bridge

The "Simple-but-effective" Gibraltar Standard II fixed bridge on the JBBM20-GR has been specially designed to unify with the guitar's body, providing just the right amount of transfer for each strings vibration whilst offering you the maximum amount of playing comfort.

Available To Order Now

Announced as part of Ibanez's 2018 lineup, the JBBM20-GR would make a great addition to the collection of any metal guitarists, whether it's face-melting solos or mind-blowing riffs that are your preference. Order this guitar online today and make use of our fabulous range of home delivery options!

Highlights

• Signature series guitar for "August Burns Red" shredmaster JB Brubaker
• RGA-Series "Superstrat" style body with a green finish and those familiar two white stripes
• EMG 85/81 humbucker pickup combination offers a variety of metal-centric tones
• Silky-smooth JBBM neck allows you fast and easy access to every corner of the fretboard
• Home Delivery options available!

Technical

• Neck: JBBM 3pc Maple/Purpleheart Neck
• Scale Length: 648mm/25.5"
• Nut Width: 43mm
• Fretboard Radius: 400mm
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Fretboard: Ebony fretboard w/White dot inlay
• Frets: 24 Jumbo frets
• Neck Pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker)
• Bridge Pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker)
• Bridge: Gibraltar Standard II Bridge
• Factory Tuning: 1D, 2A, 3F, 4C, 5G, 6C
• Hardware: Cosmo Black