The Gibson Custom 1939 J-55 Reissue captures the warm, dry response and understated elegance of Gibson’s early slope-shoulder acoustics. Built in 2020 and finished in Sunburst, this reissue delivers the woody midrange, open low end, and quick, responsive feel that make these pre-war inspired Gibson acoustics so appealing for everything from roots music and blues to singer-songwriter playing.

This example appears clean and well cared for overall, retaining the vintage-inspired appointments and lightly aged character that give the guitar an authentic old-school feel without sacrificing modern playability or reliability. It has the comfortable, broken-in vibe players look for in a great slope-shoulder Gibson, with plenty of resonance and a naturally balanced voice.

Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce Top Back and Sides: Mahogany/Mahogany Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany/Ebony Bridge Material: Ebony Tuners: Original Open-back Radius: 12" Neck Profile: Historic AJ Neck Depth: .915"- .990 Scale Length: 25.5" Nut Width: 1.775" String Spacing at Saddle: 2.155" Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): N Electronics: None Case: OHSC Modifications/Repairs: None Condition notes: Excellent

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Listed14 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop Historic 1939 J-55
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 2020
Pickup
  • None
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Series
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Model Family
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 19

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