The JBBM20 is a solid body electric guitar introduced by Ibanez in 2017. It is a Signature guitar of J. B. Brubaker of the American Christian metalcore band August Burns Red. It is produced in Indonesia. The JBBM20 is based on the RGA series. It was introduced at the annual winter NAMM show in January 2017. The JBBM20 features a mahogany body bolted to a maple and purpleheart neck with a 24-fret ebony fingerboard with white dot position markers. Components include a Gibraltar Standard II fixed bridge, dual EMG active humbucking pickups and locking Gotoh tuning machines. It features a green finish with a pair of diagonal white stripes running across the body. For 2019 the mahogany body was replaced by nyatoh. While the model was shown at the NAMM show in January 2017, it did not go on sale until autumn of 2017.

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What type of music is the Ibanez JBBM20 Green best suited for?

The Ibanez JBBM20 Green is designed with metal and progressive rock in mind, thanks to its J.B. Brubaker signature features, including a fast neck and high-output pickups.

What is the neck profile of the Ibanez JBBM20 Green?

The Ibanez JBBM20 Green features a slim, fast neck made of maple and purpleheart, ideal for technical playing and quick fretboard navigation.

What pickups are used in the Ibanez JBBM20 Green and what tones can they produce?

The Ibanez JBBM20 Green is equipped with high-output humbuckers in an HH configuration, delivering powerful and articulate tones suited for heavy and complex music genres.

Is the Ibanez JBBM20 Green suitable for beginners?

While the Ibanez JBBM20 Green is primarily designed for advanced players due to its signature features and specialized design, dedicated beginners interested in metal or progressive rock may find it rewarding.

What is the body material of the Ibanez JBBM20 Green and how does it affect the sound?

The Ibanez JBBM20 Green features a body made of mahogany and nato, providing a warm, resonant tone with sustained richness, ideal for heavier music styles.