Description
A Gibson reflecting the charm and style of the South
The Southern Jumbo is renowned for its proficiency to belt out country rhythms or acoustic blues leads. Original examples are among the most prized war-era flat-tops in today’s vintage market. This new Southern Jumbo Original picks up where those classic models left off. Classic Southern Jumbo detailing includes parallelogram inlays, double antiqued multi-ply top and back binding, and nickel open back tuners.
SPECS
Body
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"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 20
Frets: Standard
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.725"
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Hardware
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
Electronics
Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
Controls: Volume and Tone controls
Miscellaneous
Strings: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Case: Hardshell Case
Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit