Description
The Ibanez JBBM40PW is JB Brubaker's signature model, built to match the feel and layout of his original green RGA, now finished in clean Pearl White. If you've followed August Burns Red, you know JB's riffs don't let up, and this guitar is spec'd to handle exactly that. It's a fast, responsive, and comfortable 6-string made for modern metal players who demand clarity and precision in high-gain situations.
The body is Okoume, so it's lightweight with a clear, punchy sound. You've got a 3-piece maple and bubinga neck with a slightly larger but comfortable carve (0.75" at the 1st fret and 0.83" at the 12th) that feels fast without getting too thin. The ebony fretboard features jumbo frets and JB's custom inlay across the 9th to 13th frets. For electronics, you're working with the classic EMG 85/81 active combo, with the 85 in the neck for warmth and the 81 in the bridge for aggressive bite. Tuning stability is locked in with Gotoh MG-T locking tuners and a Gibraltar Standard III bridge that keeps things solid under heavy picking.
It ships in drop C tuning (C-G-C-F-A-D), and the D'Addario EXL140 set holds up well under tension. Whether you're ripping leads or hammering rhythm parts, this thing stays tight and articulate. It's got the kind of reliability we love to see in a guitar meant for real-world use on stage or in the studio.
Specifications:
- Neck Type: JBBM 3pc Maple/Bubinga
- Body: Okoume
- Fretboard: Ebony, with JBBM special inlay (9th-13th frets)
- Frets: 24 Jumbo
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.69"
- Width at 24th Fret: 2.28"
- Neck Thickness: 0.75" at 1st fret, 0.83" at 12th fret
- Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
- Bridge: Gibraltar Standard III
- String Spacing: 0.43"
- Neck Pickup: EMG 85 (Active, Alnico)
- Bridge Pickup: EMG 81 (Active, Ceramic)
- Controls: 1 Volume, 3-way toggle
- Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
- Factory Tuning: C-G-C-F-A-D
- Strings: D'Addario EXL140 (.010-.052)
- Hardware Color: Black
Sku: JBBM40PW
