Gibson Southern Jumbo 2018, Vintage Sunburst

Full Description

Quality Sitka Spruce & Mahogany Construction

Crafted from premium sitka spruce and mahogany, the Southern Jumbo produces a dynamic and versatile tone which will project sonic pleasures that sound just as pure when amplified. Its sitka spruce top generates an incredibly versatile tonality that yields crisp articulation and a broad dynamic range. The sound accommodates numerous different genres and playing styles with equal ease. The brightly toned sitka spruce top is accompanied by rich and very resonant mahogany back and sides. The mahogany delivers a meaty mid-range, and produces punchy, woody tones with plenty of depth and complexity that will please most playing styles. The combination of these high-end solid timbers deliver a high-quality sound that you would expect from a Gibson guitar. In addition to its superb tone, the mahogany also provides a stunning visual impact to the Southern Jumbo.

Durable Mahogany Neck & Smooth Rosewood Fingerboard

The Southern Jumbo's neck is constructed from mahogany, offering durability, stability, and superb resonance. Mahogany is commonly used to construct guitar necks as the wood responds greatly to many different playing techniques, and also delivers a sonic warmth that is contrasted beautifully by its rosewood fingerboard. Its rosewood fingerboard provides players with a smooth and energetic playing experience and also produces warmth and a bright sparkling-sizzle that really shines through when using fingerpicking techniques. Sprinkled with mother of pearl parallelogram inlays, the rosewood fingerboard really offers an elegant appearance and a premium, high-end playability.

Round Shoulder Dreadnought

The Southern Jumbo features an iconic round shoulder dreadnought body shape which delivers plenty of projection and maintains overall tonal balance. The big body is better suited to players with a longer reach, and those more comfortable with the dreadnought size. The sheer volume the Southern Jumbo can project makes it ideal for the singer/songwriter, as vocalists can really push their diaphragm to the max and not feel too loud against the guitar's volume, as it will sing as loud as you do. The round shoulder body delivers an impeccable dynamic range, warm mids, and tight punchy bass. Its round shoulders not only offer an elegant aesthetic but provide the Southern Jumbo with a mellow mid-range focus for players of all styles and techniques.

L.R. Baggs VTC Pickup

The Gibson Southern Jumbo comes equipped with a subtle soundhole mounted pickup, offering both volume and tone control. The revolutionary electronics from L.R. Baggs is designed to capture the same dynamics of a guitar that's been mic'd up in a studio environment, making the Gibson Southern Jumbo perfect for the professional performing musician. Featuring analog warmth which enhances sonic character and harmonic content, phase inversion for quality sound and feedback control. This subtle yet sophisticated pickup system provides the ideal setup for professional gigging musicians, and offers quick and easy plug-in-and-play for live or rehearsal environments.

Traditional Hand Scalloped X-Bracing

As with many of Gibson's acoustic range, the Southern Jumbo features traditional hand scalloped X-bracing. This specific type of bracing structure consists of two braces forming an 'X' shape across the soundboard which not only enhances the sound and offers a well-balanced tone, but also provides a reinforced stable and durable structure.

Vintage Aesthetics

The Southern Jumbo from Gibson is sprinkled with authentic decorative features for the players with a vintage-vibe. These features include a marbled pickguard that enhances the curvaceous shape of the Southern Jumbo. The soundhole features a traditional multi-stripe rosette with matching binding for an authentic look. Finished in the beautiful vintage sunburst and topped with parallelogram mother of pearl inlays, this Gibson Southern Jumbo provides players with an element of high-class blended with vintage and authentic styling for an eye-catching and premium quality appearance.

Features

• L.R. Baggs pickup replicates guitar's natural tone perfectly
• Includes Gibson hardshell case for the ultimate protection on the go
• Hand scalloped bracing provides a fuller sound and reinforces guitar structure
• Mother of Pearl parallelogram inlays for added elegance
• Grover rotomatic tuners for precise tuning
• Vintage sunburst finish for an authentic and eye-catching appearance
• Round shoulder dreadnought offers superb projection and overall tonal balance
• Slim taper neck profile offers smooth and fluent playability

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Body Shape: Rounder Shoulder Dreadnought
• Back/ Side Wood: Mahogany
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Bracing: Traditional, hand scalloped X-bracing
• Finish: Vintage Sunburst
• Bridge: Traditional, belly up, pin holes in center
• Saddle: Tusq
• Bridge Pins: Tusq
• Scale Length: 24.75''

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Slim Taper
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
• Nut: Tusq
• Nut Width: 1.725''

Electronics & Hardware

• Pickup/ Preamp: LR Baggs Element VTC
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatics
• Strings 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
• Pickguard: B/W
• Case: Hardshell
• Accessories:Gibson Acoustic Owners Manual, Extra String Set, Pick, Key Chain Pick holder