Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Acoustic, Vintage Sunburst Overview
Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Overview by GAK.
A new year, a new decade and a fantastic new Gibson Guitars product lineup that is sure to have something for everyone. After a very successful relaunch in 2019, the Gibson Montana range has drawn inspiration from it's roots while offering the very best in modern luthiery technques to deliver a true modern classic. Adding to the infamous Gibson Acoustic J-45 series you now have the Gibson '50s J-45 Original in Vintage Sunburst and Ebony, The Gibson '60s J-45 Original in Ebony and Wine Red plus the highly anticipated Gibson Slash J-45 in Vermillion Burst and November Burst. A few additions to the Jumbo lineup such as the Gibson J-185 Original, the Gibson SJ200 Original available in Antique Natural and Vintage Sunburst and the Custom Shop year specific Gibson 1957 SJ200 availbale in Antique Natural and Vintage Sunburst. Other notable additions are the Gibson Southern Jumbo Original, Gibson Hummingbird Original and the Gibson '50s LG-2 to name a few.
The Custom Shop Historic Reissue 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo features the vibe of a vintage Gibson Acoustic. The Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top and rosewood back and sides have outstanding tonal response and superior playability. At home playing first position chords or picking lead blues licks, the Southern Jumbo is a versatile instrument. Proudly displaying the Only a Gibson is Good Enough banner on the headstock, this custom instrument also includes an open slot bridge, a bone saddle and nut, and the classic 1.77 nut width.
Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Specs:
- Neck
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: C
- Scale Length: 24.75
- Fingerboard Radius: 12
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Number Of Frets: 19
- Frets: Legend Wire
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.77
- Joint: Compound Dovetail
- Body
- Body Shape: J-45
- Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
- Back: Rosewood
- Side: Rosewood
- Bracing: Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing with Hide Glue
- Binding: Multi-ply top, Mutli-ply back
- Finish: Thin Finish Nitro, VOS
- Hardware
- Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: Belly Down
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Tuning: Open back cream button
- Pickguard: Tear Drop
- Truss Rod Cover: Black
- Bridge Pins: Bone
- Electronics
- Pickup: None
- Controls: None
- Miscellaneous
- Strings: .12, .16, .24, .32, .42, .53
- Case: Hardcase
- Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit