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 1930s, 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.

BODY
Body Style: Round Shoulder
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
Body Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS

NECK
Profile: Historic AJ
Scale Length: 647.7 mm / 25.5 in
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fret Count: 19
Frets: Legend Wire
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 44.95 mm / 1.769 in
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Dots
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body

HARDWARE
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