Gibson Southern Jumbo Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)
zZounds Gear Experts Say...
For fat chunky rhythms, or for smooth, classy lead lines, the Southern Jumbo should be your first choice. Split parallelogram inlays add a touch of class.
What's special about this item?
| Feature: | What it does: |
|---|---|
| Mahogany back and sides | Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange |
| Mahogany neck | Great sustain, strength, and warm tone |
| Rosewood fretboard | Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel |
| Sitka spruce top | Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone |
Overview
Since its introduction in the 1940s, the Southern Jumbo has earned a reputation as a versatile acoustic capable of everything from driving country accompaniment to expressive blues lead work. Original World War II-era examples are among the most sought-after Gibson flat-top guitars on the vintage market, and the Southern Jumbo Original carries that legacy forward for today's players. Built on the same trusted platform as the J-45 but distinguished by more refined appointments, the Southern Jumbo has long offered its own unique personality and visual appeal. It features the Gibson-exclusive, custom-voiced Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system, delivering outstanding realism when amplified while faithfully capturing the guitar's natural tone and playing dynamics.
The Southern Jumbo Original features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides, enhanced by traditional scalloped X-bracing. This classic round-shoulder design delivers the warmth, balance, and versatility that have made the model a favorite across generations of players. Equally suited for strummed chord work, flatpicked passages, and blues-inspired leads, it offers a responsive voice across a wide range of musical applications. Multi-ply binding accents both the top and back, while a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish adds to the guitar's vintage-inspired appearance.
Its mahogany neck is carved to a comfortable SlimTaper profile and joined to the body using a compound dovetail neck-to-body joint. The… read more rosewood fretboard features a 12-inch radius, 20 standard frets, and elegant mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays. Signature Southern Jumbo appointments include double-antique multi-ply binding, nickel open-back tuners, and a mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and crown inlay on the headstock. Together, these details give the instrument a more elaborate aesthetic while maintaining the same proven foundation shared with its J-45 counterpart.
A traditional belly-up rosewood bridge is equipped with a bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins, while a bone nut contributes to a responsive playing feel and reliable performance. The guitar's vintage-inspired look is completed by a 50s-style tortoise pickguard. These classic features underscore the Southern Jumbo's long-standing position as the more visually ornate member of Gibson's round-shoulder acoustic family without sacrificing the practicality and dependability that players expect.
The Southern Jumbo Original is outfitted with the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active electronics package employs two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate and paired with individually optimized preamps. The result is a rich, natural amplified sound that accurately conveys the instrument's character while leaving its unplugged acoustic performance unchanged. The Baggs HiFi DNA system also provides gain-before-feedback performance comparable to that of traditional under-saddle pickup designs. Convenient volume and tone controls are discreetly mounted inside the soundhole, allowing for quick adjustments while remaining virtually unnoticed by an audience.
From open-chord accompaniment and fingerpicked passages to blues leads and beyond, the Southern Jumbo Original delivers the versatility of a classic Gibson round-shoulder acoustic together with the elevated appointments that have defined the model for decades. A Gibson hardshell case is included for dependable protection whether traveling to the studio, the stage, or anywhere in between.
- Round-shoulder dreadnought body with hand-scalloped X-bracing for enhanced resonance and dynamics
- Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile, compound dovetail joint, and hot hide glue construction
- Rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets, mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, bone nut, and bone saddle
- Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system delivers natural, full-bodied amplified tone
- Soundhole-mounted controls and excellent gain-before-feedback performance for live use
- Includes vintage-inspired appointments, gloss nitro finish, and a hardshell case for stage and studio readiness
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The Southern Jumbo Original features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides, enhanced by traditional scalloped X-bracing. This classic round-shoulder design delivers the warmth, balance, and versatility that have made the model a favorite across generations of players. Equally suited for strummed chord work, flatpicked passages, and blues-inspired leads, it offers a responsive voice across a wide range of musical applications. Multi-ply binding accents both the top and back, while a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish adds to the guitar's vintage-inspired appearance.
Its mahogany neck is carved to a comfortable SlimTaper profile and joined to the body using a compound dovetail neck-to-body joint. The… read more rosewood fretboard features a 12-inch radius, 20 standard frets, and elegant mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays. Signature Southern Jumbo appointments include double-antique multi-ply binding, nickel open-back tuners, and a mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and crown inlay on the headstock. Together, these details give the instrument a more elaborate aesthetic while maintaining the same proven foundation shared with its J-45 counterpart.
A traditional belly-up rosewood bridge is equipped with a bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins, while a bone nut contributes to a responsive playing feel and reliable performance. The guitar's vintage-inspired look is completed by a 50s-style tortoise pickguard. These classic features underscore the Southern Jumbo's long-standing position as the more visually ornate member of Gibson's round-shoulder acoustic family without sacrificing the practicality and dependability that players expect.
The Southern Jumbo Original is outfitted with the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active electronics package employs two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate and paired with individually optimized preamps. The result is a rich, natural amplified sound that accurately conveys the instrument's character while leaving its unplugged acoustic performance unchanged. The Baggs HiFi DNA system also provides gain-before-feedback performance comparable to that of traditional under-saddle pickup designs. Convenient volume and tone controls are discreetly mounted inside the soundhole, allowing for quick adjustments while remaining virtually unnoticed by an audience.
From open-chord accompaniment and fingerpicked passages to blues leads and beyond, the Southern Jumbo Original delivers the versatility of a classic Gibson round-shoulder acoustic together with the elevated appointments that have defined the model for decades. A Gibson hardshell case is included for dependable protection whether traveling to the studio, the stage, or anywhere in between.
Features:
- Solid Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides for warm, balanced tone and strong projection- Round-shoulder dreadnought body with hand-scalloped X-bracing for enhanced resonance and dynamics
- Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile, compound dovetail joint, and hot hide glue construction
- Rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets, mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, bone nut, and bone saddle
- Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system delivers natural, full-bodied amplified tone
- Soundhole-mounted controls and excellent gain-before-feedback performance for live use
- Includes vintage-inspired appointments, gloss nitro finish, and a hardshell case for stage and studio readiness
Specs
- Family/Model:
- Southern Jumbo Original
- Series:
- Original
- Trans/Solid Finish:
- Trans
- Color Name:
- Vintage Sunburst
- Binding:
- Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
- Top Material:
- Sitka spruce
- Sides Material:
- Mahogany
- Back Material:
- Mahogany
- Body Finish:
- Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
- Body Shape:
- J-45
- Body Style:
- Round Shoulder
- Bracing:
- Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
- Neck Profile:
- SlimTaper
- Fret Count:
- 20
- Joint:
- Compound dovetail neck-to-body
- Fingerboard Material:
- Rosewood
- Nut Material:
- Bone
- Nut Width:
- 1.72 in. | 43.81 mm
- Inlays:
- Parallelogram
- Inlay Material:
- Mother of pearl
- Fingerboard Radius:
- 12 in. | 304.8 mm
- Scale Length:
- 24.75 in. | 628.65 mm
- Neck Material:
- Mahogany
- Bridge:
- Traditional belly up, holes in middle
- Bridge Material:
- Rosewood
- Bridge Pins:
- TUSQ
- Saddle Material:
- Bone
- Pickguard:
- 50's, Tortoise
- Tuning Machines:
- Open Back
- Tuner Plating:
- Nickel
- Truss Rod Cover:
- Black and White
- Pickup System:
- Baggs HiFi DNA
- Controls:
- 1 Volume, 1 Tone
- Case:
- Hardshell Case Included
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Vintage Sunburst, with Baggs HiFi DNA system, Right-Handed
- Shipping Weight: 21.4 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 50 x 20 x 8 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): OCRSSJHFVS
Vintage Sunburst, with Baggs HiFi DNA system, Left-Handed
- Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 14 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): OCRSSJHFVSL
Vintage Sunburst, with Baggs VTC system, Right-Handed
- Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 46 x 20 x 7 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): OCRSSJVS
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766
Email: service@gibson.com
Web: https://www.gibson.com/pages/contact-support
Phone: 800-444-2766
Email: service@gibson.com
Web: https://www.gibson.com/pages/contact-support
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(4 ratings)
Submitted February 25, 2021 by a customer from icloud.com
"Amazing Instrument"
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Ordering an acoustic without being able to play and hear it first is pretty scary. After watching numerous comparison videos, I landed on the Southern Jumbo. I am thrilled to say I am absolutely blown away by this guitar. The fit and finish is flawless, and is drop dead gorgeous in person. Most importantly though is that it’s easily the best sounding acoustic I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. The sound is lush, rich and complex, with dynamic range for days. The neck feels pretty similar to a slim taper on a 60s Les Paul. It’s got enough girth to grip, but is still easy to move around. I can’t recommend this guitar enough.
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