Gibson 1953 Southern Jumbo [Free Shipping until August 31st]

Gibson / 1953 Southern Jumbo

—A top-of-the-line model with a round shoulder body.

The Southern Jumbo was born in 1942, alongside the J-45.
The name "Southern Jumbo" comes from the fact that it was marketed to the music scene in the southern states of the United States (Dixie).

- Southern Jumbo decoration

During this period, the headstock featured a simple design, similar to the J-45, with only the Gibson gold silkscreen logo, rather than a mother-of-pearl crown inlay or the Gibson logo.

The biggest differences are the fretboard inlays and body decorations.
The J-45 has dot position markers, while the double parallelogram inlaysRecruitIt is being done.
This inlay is found on Gibson's higher-end models.RecruitThis was often done, and was also used in later higher-end models with square shoulders such as the Hummingbird and Dove.RecruitIt will be done.

- Body decoration
Compared to the 1953 J-45, the Southern Jumbo has a 7-ply purfling pattern: white/black/white/black/white/black/white, while the J-45 has a 3-ply white/black/white/black/white purfling around the body.Recruit。
This makes the same 16-inch body look more stylish.

The rosette adorning the soundhole of the J-45 is a single line, while the Southern Jumbo has a double ring.Recruit。

Thus, it's clear that while it shares similar specifications with the J-45, it's distinguished by its more luxurious decorations.

With weather checking and scratches that suggest countless performances, you can experience an indescribable sound that is both crisp and glossy, characteristic of vintage instruments.
If you're looking for a Southern Jumbo from the early 1950s in good condition, don't miss this product!

[Specifications/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
BRIDGE: Rosewood
SCALE: 627mm
NUT-WIDTH: 43mm
CASE : Non Original Hard Shell Case

[Repair/modification history / replacement parts / exterior condition, etc.]
*This information is based on our inspection of used/vintage items.
Please be aware of this in advance.
- There is a crack repair (patch reinforcement) on the lower right of the soundhole (along the side of the pickguard).
- There is a crack repair (patch reinforcement) on the upper left of the soundhole.
-Fret leveling has been done.
- Replaced the saddle with a new one.
- The tuning pegs have been replaced.
-A strap pin has been added to the neck heel.

[Playing condition]
-String height at the 12th fret: 2.5mm on the 6th string side, 2.0mm on the 1st string side
- Saddle protrusion: Approximately 2.5mm to 3.0mm
- There are no muffled or buzzing sounds, and the playing condition is good.

[Peace of Mind Guarantee: 6 months]

[Peace of Mind Service for Online Shopping]
- Since we cannot offer customers the opportunity to try out the product before purchasing it via mail order, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives.
- Please try out the product at your leisure in your home, and if you are not satisfied, we will give you a full refund.
*The customer is responsible for round-trip shipping costs.