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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.   Body Shape: Dreadnought Body Material: Mahogany Top Material: Sitka Spruce Body Color: Vintage Sunburst Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Relic/Aging Level:  Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top, Back Bracing Pattern: X-Brace Bracing Material: Spruce Acoustic Cutaway: No Cutaway Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Neck Shape: C Shape Neck Joint: Set Neck Scale Length: 24.75 Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Parallelograms Side Marker Inlay: Dots Number of Frets: 19 Frets to Body: 14 Nut Width: 1.77" (44.95mm) Nut Material: Bone Factory Tuning: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) Truss Rod Cover: Black Tuning Machines: Open Back Cream Button Hardware Color: Nickel Bridge: Belly Down Open Slot Saddle Material: Bone Pickguard: Firestripe Case: Hardshell Case

The Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo is a historically significant acoustic guitar, known for its rich, warm tones and superior craftsmanship. Originally produced during the World War II era, these guitars are rare and highly sought after by collectors and musicians alike. With a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it offers a well-balanced sound suitable for a wide range of playing styles.