Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst
Interest FREE financing available at checkoutThe Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo features the vibe of a vintage Gibson Acoustic that has been well cared for for generations. 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. It features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Specifications
BODY
- Body Style: Round Shoulder
- Body Shape: J-45
- Body Material: Rosewood
- Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
- Back: Rosewood
- Side: Rosewood
- Bracing: Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing, Red Spruce Braces with Hide Glue
- Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back
- Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
NECK
- Profile: C
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- 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 Parallelograms
- Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck to Body
HARDWARE
- Finish: Aged Nickel
- Bridge: Rosewood; Belly Down, Open Slot
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Open Back, Cream Button
- Pickguard: Tear Drop
- Truss Rod Cover: Black
- Bridge Pins: Bone
MISCELLANEOUS
- Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
- Case: Period Correct Case
- Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of Authenticity