Gibson 1939 J-55, Faded Vintage Sunburst

When it was released, the J-55 carried on the tradition of Gibson round-shoulder acoustic instruments. It was one of four Jumbo guitars offered by Gibson in the 1930s, becoming extremely sought after decades after its original release. The new Custom Shop 1939 J-55 features premium ebony on the fingerboard and bridge, a long-scale neck, and a thermally aged Adirondack red spruce top. Distinctive custom additions include a Moustache™ bridge, terraced fire stripe pickguard, and a wide 1.77" nut width.

Specifications

• BODY

  • Body Style: Round Shoulder
  • Body Shape: Advanced Jumbo
  • Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
  • Back: Mahogany
  • Side: Mahogany
  • Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped Advanced X-bracing, red spruce braces with hide glue
  • Binding: Single-ply top, single-ply back
  • Body Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS

• NECK

  • Profile: Historic AJ
  • Scale Length: 647.7 mm / 25.5 in
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Fret Count: 19
  • Frets: Legend Wire
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 44.95 mm / 1.769 in
  • Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Dots
  • Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body

• HARDWARE

  • Bridge: Moustache, no inlay
  • Saddle Material: Bone
  • Tuning Machines: Open back cream button
  • Pickguard: Stair Step
  • Truss Rod Cover: Black
  • Bridge Pins: Bone

• ELECTRONICS

  • Under Saddle Pickup: None

• MISCELLANEOUS

  • Strings Gauge: .053, .042, .032, .024, .016, .012
  • Case: Period Correct Case
  • Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit