Gibson Southern Jumbo 1955, Sunburst

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Specs


Instrument	Jumbo
Brand	Gibson
Model	Southern Jumbo
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GF6983-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1955
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Finish Material	Gloss Nitrocellulose
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	12"
Brace Pattern	Scalloped X
Tuners	Non original Kluson
Bridge	Rosewood
Electronics	N/A
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.693"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.136"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Replaced bridge. Replaced Tuners. Repaired and cleated top crack

Description

The Southern Jumbo was introduced by Gibson in 1942 as a deluxe version of the J-45, its flagship slope-shouldered dreadnought. Like the best flat-tops from this era, this '55 SJ has a gorgeous warm tone and is a joy to play.

This guitar has a replaced bridge and replaced tuners, and features a repaired and cleated top crack. The truss rod is not functional, but the neck relief and action are exactly where you'd want it. Includes hardshell case.

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