Gibson has been making electric and acoustic guitars, archtop guitars, mandolins/banjos, and other musical instruments since 1894.
The Jumbo 55 (J-55) is one of the most popular flat-top guitars in the Gibson Jumbo series.
The pioneer of this series was the GIBSON JUMBO introduced in 1934. The specs of spruce top, mahogany side and back, 14-fret joint, and round shoulder body were carried over to the JUMBO-35 (J-35), and the Gibson Jumbo 55 (J-55) was released in 1939 as its higher-end model.
It is a rare gem that was produced only from 1939 to 1943 (the background of those days was the Great Depression that started in 1929 and the World War that followed while the effects of the Depression were still being felt).
As a round-shoulder model, it can be said to be connected to the J-45 and the Southern Jumbo.
And this one was made in 1941. It is characterized by specification changes from the previous period, such as bad wing bridge, slotted saddle, and tapered head. The shape seems to be closer to the J-45 that appeared the following year.
The neck is thick and comfortable to hold. The powerful, fat, dry sound is pleasantly resonant. This is a historically rare model, but also a great sounding acoustic guitar in service.
[Specs/included case] TOP: Spruce BACK/SIDES: Mahogany SIDES: Mahogany NECK: Mahogany FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood NUT WIDTH : 43mm SCALE : 632mm CASE : Non Original Hard Shell Case
[Condition / Changes] - Neck is in straight condition, no chattering or clogging problems. - String height at the 12th fret : 2.5mm on the 6th string side, 2.0mm on the 1st string side - Saddle protrusion: approx. 3~4.5mm -Crack repair/reinforcement (under the right side of the body top, under the bridge, and on the upper right side of the sound hole) -There are some uneven torque and hardness of pegs, but it is not a problem in use. Neck has been reset/over-lacquered. -There are some retouch marks on the head. -Nut/saddle/bridge pin/endpin replaced
[Mail Order Warranty] In the case of mail-order sales, we cannot offer customers the opportunity to try out the product, so we offer a 6-day trial period after the product arrives at your home. If you are not satisfied with the product, we will refund the purchase price. *The customer is responsible for return shipping costs.
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1 Year Warranty (Standard) The product has been polished from the time of arrival, checked for any malfunctions, and repaired or adjusted as necessary. It is in good condition for normal use. Depending on the desired setting, there may be a charge for this service.
5-year warranty (Premium) We repair/adjust about 2,000 instruments per year.TCGAKKITC-TUNE, our repair department, repairs and adjusts about 2,000 instruments per year. If you have been using your instrument for a long time, but recently you feel that it is difficult to play, we will adjust it for you free of charge. We are also happy to consult with you about adjustments to suit your playing style. If you require special skills, we will charge you for the service.
