The Gibson Southern Jumbo Original builds on Gibson’s round-shoulder acoustic platform with more elaborate appointments and the addition of Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA electronics. Its solid Sitka spruce top is paired with solid mahogany back and sides and traditional scalloped X-bracing, while multi-ply binding on both the top and back and a Vintage Sunburst gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish give the model its distinctive presentation.

The mahogany neck has a SlimTaper profile and compound dovetail neck-to-body joint. Its rosewood fingerboard has a 12" radius, 20 standard frets and mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays. Double-antiqued multi-ply binding, nickel open-back tuners and mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and crown headstock inlays further distinguish the Southern Jumbo from its J-45 counterpart.

A traditional belly-up rosewood bridge is fitted with a bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins, while a bone nut accompanies the 24.75" scale. A 50s-style tortoise pickguard completes the vintage-inspired appointments.

The Baggs HiFi DNA system uses two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, each paired with an individually optimized preamp. Discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls provide convenient adjustment while keeping the exterior of the guitar uncluttered. A Gibson hardshell case is included.

Highlights

• Solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides
• Traditional scalloped X-bracing
• SlimTaper mahogany neck with split parallelogram inlays
• Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA electronics
• Vintage Sunburst gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: J-45
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back: Solid Mahogany
• Sides: Solid Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
• Binding: Multi-Ply Top and Back
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color: Vintage Sunburst
• Pickguard: 50s-Style Tortoise

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 20 Standard
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Split Parallelograms
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.725"
• Headstock Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown

Hardware

• Bridge: Traditional Belly-Up, Holes in Middle
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Saddle: Bone
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Back

Electronics

• Pickup System: Baggs HiFi DNA
• Sensors: Dual Lightweight Bridge-Plate Sensors
• Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone

Miscellaneous

• Gibson Hardshell Case Included

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is an independent Gibson dealer with locations in Addison, Southlake and Fort Worth, Texas. We offer free nationwide shipping on new instruments and multiple financing options.