Gibson Southern Jumbo 1949, Sunburst

$8,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Gibson
Model	Southern Jumbo
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GF8886-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1949
Top	Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Replacement Klusons
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.937" - 1.007"
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.667"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.082"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	N/A
Case	HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Replaced Kulson tuners, new nut, replaced fingerboard, refret, neck reset, back removed and shimmed, multiple top cracks repaired (2 cleats), top patched near bridge, new bridge pins, new saddle, top re-braced (forward shifted X-brace), new maple bridge plate, mutliple back cracks repaired, finish touch-up, strap pin added at heel

Description

This 1949 Gibson Southern Jumbo is a beautifully aged example of Gibson’s post-war slope-shoulder dreadnought. Featuring a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides, it delivers the warm, open tone these models are prized for—rich in the midrange with a woody low end and articulate highs. The large neck profile and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard offer a comfortable, vintage feel, while the sunburst finish shows just the right amount of wear. A classic workhorse, this SJ is equally at home for strumming, or flatpicking. This example has undergone extensive repair to ensure its playability for years to come. Check out the Specs tab for the full repair history. Includes a non-original hardshell case.

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