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The Custom Shop Historic Reissue 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo features the vibe of a vintage Gibson Acoustic. 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.Other specifications include:Body Shape J-45Top Thermally Aged Red spruceBack RosewoodSide RosewoodBracing Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, red spruce braces with hide glueBinding Multi-ply top, multi-ply backFinish Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOSNeck Material MahoganyProfile CScale Length 24.75" / 628.65mmFingerboard Material RosewoodFingerboard Radius 12"Number Of Frets 19Frets Legend WireNut Material BoneNut Width 1.77" / 44.95mmInlays Mother-of-pearl ParallelogramsJoint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-bodyHardware Tuner Plating NickelBridge Belly Down, open slotSaddle Material BoneTuning Machines Open back cream buttonPickguard Tear DropTruss Rod Cover BlackBridge Pins BoneUnder Saddle Pickup NoneStrings Gauge 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012Case Period Correct CaseAccessories Includes Gibson Accessory KitHard CaseCSRSSJ42VS4 lbs 6 oz21404072For more information on the Gibson Acoustic, please contact us.

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.