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.
Specifications:
Body
Body Style: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
Body Shape: J-45
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back
Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Profile: Slim Taper
Scale Length: 24.75 in / 628.65 mm
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12" Radius
Frets: 20 Standard
Nut Width: 1.724 in / 43.81 mm
Nut Material: Bone
Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail, Hot Hide Glue
Hardware
Bridge: Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood, Middle Pin Holes
