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This Gibson Southern Jumbo 1948 Acoustic Guitar combines timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and an unparalleled sound that has inspired generations of musicians.

Gibson, one of the world’s most prestigious guitar manufacturers, was founded in 1902 and has produced countless iconic models. The Southern Jumbo, introduced in 1942, was celebrated as one of Gibson’s most luxurious acoustic guitars. It has been favored by legendary musicians such as Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie and continues to be a cherished choice among collectors and players today.

This  extraordinary Gibson Southern Jumbo 1948 acoustic guitar delivers the warm, rich tone that has made Gibson so famous. Its deep bass, clear mids, and shimmering highs create a harmonious sound, ideal for singer-songwriters, bluegrass, and folk musicians alike.

With comfortable string action at the 12th fret (E-string 2.4 mm, e-string 1.8 mm) and a nut width of 43 mm, this guitar provides a smooth and effortless playing experience.

Constructed from premium materials, it boasts a fine spruce top for a robust tone, mahogany back and sides for warm resonance, and a rosewood fingerboard for durability and excellent playability.

This Gibson Southern Jumbo 1948 acoustic guitar is in excellent vintage condition, especially considering its age. It displays substantial playwear, adding to its authentic vintage character. Remarkably, it has only a few cracks on the back. All components on his guitar are original. The tuners seems to be vintage replacements. The guitar includes a non original hardshell case.

This Gibson Southern Jumbo 1948 acoustic guitar is a true player’s and collector’s guitar, offering the distinctive tone, history, and charm of a vintage instrument.

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Listed6 hours ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Southern Jumbo SJ
Finish
  • SB
Categories
Year
  • 1948
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Model Family
Top Material
  • Spruce
Series
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 19

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