Gibson Custom 1939 SJ-100 Heavy Aged - Faded Vintage Sunburst  

Stepping into the golden era of acoustic design, the Gibson Custom 1939 SJ-100 is a powerhouse instrument that breathes with the soul of a pre-war legend. This "Super Jumbo" was originally designed as a more accessible sibling to the SJ-200, but it quickly carved out its own identity with its sophisticated, understated aesthetics and thunderous projection. At its heart lies a top of Adirondack (Red) Spruce, a tonewood famed for its incredible stiffness and "velocity of sound". This high-performance spruce remains clear and well-defined no matter how hard you dig in, offering a complex, nuanced tone that refuses to break up even at high volume levels

The body is crafted from high-quality Mahogany, providing a warm, focused fundamental that balances the massive output of the Super Jumbo shape. This combination creates a "dry," woody punch that has made the SJ-100 a favorite for singer-songwriters and rhythm players alike. While the SJ-200 found fame with stars like Elvis Presley and Emmylou Harris, the SJ-100 offers that same "King of the Flat-Tops" presence with a slightly more direct and punchy sonic signature. This specific Heavy Aged model features a Faded Vintage Sunburst finish that feels broken-in from the first chord, capturing the look and feel of a guitar that has been played in smoky clubs and on porch steps for nearly a century.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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Legendary Adirondack Top: Features premium Red Spruce for unmatched projection, clarity, and a complex tonal character that only gets better with time.

Pre-War Power: The massive Super Jumbo body style delivers a "piano-like" resonance and deep bass response perfect for filling any room.

Custom Shop Aging: The "Heavy Aged" treatment provides the authentic look, feel, and tactile response of a well-loved 1939 original.

Mahogany Midrange: Premium Mahogany back and sides offer a warm, fundamental-strong voice that perfectly complements the bright attack of the spruce.

Luthier-Driven Quality: Each instrument is meticulously crafted to 1939 specifications, ensuring a vintage playing experience with modern reliability.

Body Wood: Mahogany

Top Wood: Adirondack (Red) Spruce

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right

Fretboard Wood: Rosewood

Scale Length: 25.5"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother of Pearl Dots

Neck Profile: 1939 SJ-100

Finish: Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Bridge Material: Rosewood

Nut Material: Bone

Tuners: Gotoh Relic

Electronics: None

Bridge: SJ-100 Open Slot

Manufacturer Part Number: CSJB10VSHA

Depth at 1st Fret: .895"

Depth at 10th Fret: .970"