Gibson Custom Shop 1939 J-55 Faded Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Custom Shop 1939 J-55 Faded Vintage Sunburst

Beauty and Brawn
When it was released, the J-55 carried on the tradition of Gibson round-shoulder acoustic instruments. It was one of four Jumbo guitars offered by Gibson in the 1930's, becoming extremely sought after decades after its original release. The new Custom Shop 1939 J-55 features premium ebony on the fingerboard and bridge, a long-scale neck, and a Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top. Distinctive custom additions include a Moustache bridge, terraced fire stripe pickguard, and a wide 1.77" nut width.

Case Included
Setup Included
Lifetime Warranty

1939 J-55 Specifications

Body
Body Shape Advanced Jumbo
Top Thermally Aged Red spruce
Back Mahogany
Side Mahogany
Bracing Traditional hand-scalloped Advanced X-bracing, red spruce braces with hide glue
Binding Single-ply top, single-ply back
Finish Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS

Neck
Material Mahogany
Profile Luthiers Choice AJ
Scale Length 25.5" / 647.7mm
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Number Of Frets 19
Frets Legend Wire
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 1.77" / 44.95mm
Inlays Mother-of-pearl Dots
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body

Hardware
Tuner Plating Nickel
Bridge Moustache, no inlay
Saddle Material Bone
Tuning Machines Open back cream button
Pickguard Stair Step
Truss Rod Cover Black
Bridge Pins Bone

Electronics
Under Saddle Pickup None

Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Case Period Correct Case
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit

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