Rapid City, SD, United States
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The Gibson Custom Shop 1936 Advanced Jumbo Murphy Lab Heavy Aged revives a rare pre-war classic with striking vintage tone, character, and craftsmanship — reimagined with era-authentic detailing and historic playability. Originally produced in extremely limited numbers between 1936 and 1939, the Advanced Jumbo was known for its robust voice and refined construction. Today, this historically significant model is reintroduced through the Gibson Acoustic Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana, offering a faithful recreation of one of the most coveted acoustics ever built.
At the heart of its rich tone lies a thermally aged Adirondack red spruce top, paired with solid rosewood back and sides for a broad dynamic range and deep, resonant warmth. The hand-scalloped Advanced X-bracing, made from red spruce and set with hot hide glue, contributes to the guitar’s wide projection and incredible responsiveness. The Murphy Lab’s Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer simulates the aesthetic of a well-worn, road-tested original, showcasing heavy lacquer checking, subtle armwear, and vintage patina across every inch.
The neck features the classic Historic AJ profile, crafted from mahogany with a compound dovetail joint and topped with a rosewood fingerboard adorned with mother-of-pearl Diamonds and Arrows inlays. Its 25.5" scale length and 12" radius ensure a powerful, articulate feel across all 19 frets. Other vintage-correct appointments include Waverly open-gear tuners, bone nut and saddle, and a rectangular open-slot bridge for maximum tonal transfer.
With timeless tone, handcrafted heritage, and Heavy Aging by Murphy Lab artisans, this instrument captures the soul of the Golden Era. It includes a period-correct Gibson hardshell case and accessory kit, and is available now at Haggerty’s Music.
Features / Specs
Highlights
Orientation: Right-Handed
Electronics: None
Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped Advanced X-Bracing (Red Spruce, Hide Glue)
Cutaway: None
Body
Body Shape: Advanced Jumbo (Round Shoulder)
Top Material: Thermally Aged Adirondack Red Spruce
Top Finish: Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose (VOS)
Top Color: Vintage Sunburst
Back & Sides Material: Solid Rosewood
Back Configuration: 2-Piece
Back & Sides Finish: Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose
Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped Advanced X-Bracing (Red Spruce, Hide Glue)
Binding Material: Single-Ply Top and Back
Rosette: Multi-Ring Traditional
Neck
Neck Profile: Historic AJ
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Taper: Standard Historic
Neck Depth: 0.944” at 1st Fret, 1.052” at 9th Fret
Scale Length: 25.5”
Nut Width: 1.724”
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Diamonds and Arrows
Fingerboard Binding: None
Fingerboard Radius: 12”
Neck Finish: Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail
Headstock: Gibson Vintage Tapered Open Book
Headstock Binding: None
Headplate Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Gibson Logo
Headplate Finish: Aged Gloss Nitrocellulose
Hardware
Bridge Style: Rectangular Open-Slot
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Bridge Pins: Bone
Saddle: Bone
Nut Material: Bone
Tuners: Waverly Open-Gear
Pickguard: AJ Style (Striped)
Miscellaneous
Electronics: None
Strings: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
Serial Number: 20615015
Manufacture Date: 2025
Original Price$7,999
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New Price$5,999
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