Gibson Southern Jumbo 1951, Sunburst

$9,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Jumbo
Brand	Gibson
Model	Southern Jumbo
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GF8093-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1951
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/ Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Replacement Modern Kluson Tuners
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	.87"- .99"
Scale Length	24.75"
Radius	12"
Nut Width	1.70"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.13"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	Period Correct Gibson Chipboard case with replaced handle
Modifications/Repairs	Plugged Screw hole Evidence of previous Japanese tuners, Shaved bridge (still standard height), reglued X-braces with glue spill, reglued pickguard shrinkage crack, reglued bridge (moved forward on Bass side for intonation correction), maple bridgeplate cap over original bridgeplate
1 9/16”	1.563”
1 5/8”	1.625”
1 11/16”	1.688”
1 3/4”	1.750”
1 7/8”	1.875”

Description

The Gibson Southern Jumbo model was the top of the line slope shoulder offered in the line-up. While J-45 like in tonal character, this SJ is dressed up with stacked binding, parallelogram inlays, a crown/Gibson-logo inlay in the headstock, bound fingerboard, and individual tuners. In the grand scheme of aesthetics, it's still subtle and understated. The braces on these pre-1955 models are scalloped; which helps with the dynamic warmth. This example is in excellent playing condition and is in from the family of the original owner.Comes with Period correct Gibson chipboard case with replaced handle