Gibson CS Murphy Lab 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Light Aged 2023 - Vintage Sunburst

The 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.

Other premium features include a “C” Style profile, Rosewood body with Thermally Aged Red Spruce top, 19 frets , Rosewood fingerboard, Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing (Red Spruce Braces with Hide Glue), Open Back Cream Button tuners with Murphy Lab Aged Nickel hardware, Mother of Pearl Parallelograms Inlay, Tear Drop Pickguard, a deluxe hardshell case, Accessory Kit, and a Certificate of Authenticity.

This 2023 guitar is a light aged piece of art in mint condition and is featured on our shop's Wall of Fame. It is characterized by a warm, woody, and dry sound, with a prominent midrange that offers great projection. It features deep bass, bright yet sweet treble, and a dynamic response that could be described as "vibrant" or "full-bodied," ideal for recordings.

We are available for any questions, queries, or suggestions you may have. Malaga8 is a business based in Madrid with over 50 years of experience working with high-end guitars, exclusive editions, and a wide range of instruments and amplifiers, making us a leader in the market. All our guitars are new (we do not offer any preowned  guitars) and we custom-tune each instrument and package each order to ensure it arrives in the best possible condition. All our guitars are unique and unrepeatable editions and we do all our photography, so you will always receive the guitar that you see online.

All international customers must contact us first before purchasing to provide you with an accurate shipping quote, as Malaga8 is not responsible for any tax levied once the goods arrive in your country.