Gibson Southern Jumbo Original
A Thoroughbred With a Workhorse's Spirit
Wildwoodians, we are pleased to showcase the Original Collection Southern Jumbo Original, a workhorse acoustic similar to the J-45 but with a slimmer neck and a few extra elegant cosmetic appointments. Based on the classic Southern Jumbos of the 1950s, these guitars capture all of the Southern Jumbo's most appealing characteristics--versatility, dynamic response, and elegant good looks--in a modern package.
They pair a solid Sitka spruce with solid mahogany back and sides, and together those two premium tonewoods produce a beautifully balanced midrange-forward sound that works wonderfully in a wide variety of musical contexts. Gibson's luthiers attach the solid-wood body to the mahogany neck with a compound dovetail neck joint to maximize resonance and sustain.
Speaking of resonance, the Southern Jumbo Original sports a nitrocellulose lacquer finish that allows the wood to breathe like a vintage instrument. And, they come equipped with a bone nut and bone saddle, which also boosts sustain and resonance. As a result, these Southern Jumbo Originals sing out loud and proud!
They are also quite comfortable to play thanks to their uber-comfy, lightning-fast SlimTaper neck profile, which works beautifully for acoustic players looking for a less-chunky neck profile. Said comfy neck also has a 24.75" scale length, which means less tension on the strings. This results in a slinkier handfeel, greater responsiveness, and a touch of extra warmth.
As a result of these clever appointments, the Southern Jumbo Original is capable of handling business in all kinds of situations. It's responsive enough to be a fingerstyle monster, but it is also a superlative strummer. It works great in a band mix, but it's also a marvelous tool for solo performance. Whatever your musical proclivities may be, the Southern Jumbo Original will surely inspire you to reach new heights on your musical journey.
Specifications:
Brand | Gibson |
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Model | Southern Jumbo Original |
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Type | Round Shoulder Body Style |
Finish Color | Vintage Sunburst |
Finish Type | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Top Wood | Solid Sitka Spruce |
Bracing | Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing |
Back & Sides Wood | Solid Mahogany |
Neck Wood | Mahogany |
Neck Joint | Compound Dovetail |
Neck Shape | Slim Taper |
Neck Dimensions | .910 1st - .970 9th |
Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
Fingerboard Inlays | Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms |
Scale Length | 24 3/4" |
Width at Nut | 1.724" |
Nut Material | Bone |
Binding | Multi-ply top, Multi-Ply Back |
Electronics | L.R. Baggs VTC |
Tuners | Open-Back Nickel |
Bridge | Traditional Belly-Up with Holes In the Middle |
Saddle | Compensated Bone |
Pickguard | '50s-Style Tortoise |
Case | Hardshell Case |
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