Gibson Southern Jumbo Vintage Sunburst 2020

$1,728.00

Description

The Gibson Acoustic standard "Southern Jumbo" from 2020 has arrived!

The Southern Jumbo was born in 1942 as a higher-end model while maintaining the same basic specifications as the standard "J-45," featuring luxurious decorative elements throughout. It was reissued in 2019 as part of the Gibson Original Collection. It employs classic wood materials with a Sitka Spruce top and Mahogany for the sides and back. Along with its size, it matches the J-45 in Gibson Acoustic's golden combination.

Notable features include the characteristic Rosewood fingerboard with Parallelogram inlays, and the headstock adorned with Mother-of-Pearl Gibson logo and a distinctive Crown-shaped Crown inlay. The multi-ply binding with Double Antique finish and Nickel Open Back tuners offer an appealing vintage character. It employs traditional X Scalloped bracing.

Equipped with L.R.Baggs "Element VTC" pickup, allowing volume and tone control at the soundhole. With its well-used vintage aesthetic, it delivers the exceptional resonance and sweet tone characteristic of a quality Southern Jumbo. A high-quality instrument!

The Southern Jumbo has always been known for excellent quality guitars, and it's exciting just to hear it referred to as the higher-end model above the J-45, but when you actually play it, you'll find it's a Gibson with brilliant character. It handles both chord strokes and fingerpicking with good balance, with no overly pronounced frequencies—it's versatile. Aesthetically it's classic, and it has the potential to match any genre. With its 2020 manufacturing date, the condition is excellent, and with standard to low string height, there's nothing to complain about. If you're looking for a J-45, why not consider the Southern Jumbo that even the renowned Masayoshi Yamazaki continues to love?

Body Shape : J-45
Top : Sitka spruce
Back : Mahogany
Side : Mahogany
Bracing : Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
Binding : Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
Finish : Nitrocellulose
Neck Material : Mahogany
Profile : Slim Taper
Scale Length : 24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material : Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius : 12"
Number Of Frets : 20
Frets : Standard
Nut Material : Bone
Nut Width : 1.72" / 43.81mm
Inlays : Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
Joint : Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Tuner Plating : Nickel
Bridge : Traditional belly up, holes in middle
Saddle Material : Bone
Tuning Machines : Open Back
Pickguard : 50's, Tortoise
Truss Rod Cover : Black and White
Bridge Pins : Tusq
Under Saddle Pickup : L.R.Baggs VTC
Controls : Volume and Tone controls

【Accessories】Gibson hard case, cloth, etc.

【Appearance & Condition】Minor discoloration on parts and some scuff marks present.

【Truss Rod】Adequate clearance

【Frets】Approximately 90%

【Neck】Straight

【Nut Width】Approximately 45mm

【String Height】At 12F: 1st string approximately 1.5mm / 6th string approximately 2.0mm

• If there is any significant buzzing, dead spots, or other issues affecting playability, they will be noted. If no such issues are mentioned, we consider the playing condition to be without problems.
• Unless explicitly stated as "Original" or "Replaced," we make no definitive claims regarding specifications or condition.
• Regarding the truss rod, we only check approximately 45 degrees in both the tightening and loosening directions for product protection purposes. (When marked "Adequate clearance," this indicates 45 degrees of clearance in both directions.)
• The information presented is current at the time of listing. Changes may occur due to seasonal or aging factors.
• Accessories are limited to those shown in photos and listed on the sales page.
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