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Key Features
- An ebony fretboard and Mahogany body gives great tone while remaining robust
- Stunning aesthetics with Moustache bridge and terraced fire stripe pickguard
- Crafted to perfection with a long 25.5" scale and great playability with 1.77" width nut
- A classic guitar that has been thrust into the modern day to produce a premium instrument
Gibson 1939 J-55, Faded Vintage Sunburst Overview
Beauty and a beast. A legend brought to the modern player. The Gibson 1939 J-55 is an absolute classic amongst the acoustic guitar world, and now, you can feel why. The new custom shop version of this beautiful yet extremely robust model means that modern musicians can unearth the resonant vintage tones it is capable of. Brought back to life for music lovers. The breathtaking look of the J-55 only scratches the surface of what it has to offer. Crafted with high-end features including an ebony fretboard that gives a distinctively bright edged tone that is reinforced by a thermally aged Red Spruce top.
Extended playability. The guitar that keeps on giving. The 1939 J-55 has a long scale of 25.5" as well a wide 1.77" width nut making fingerwork a breeze. You sound great, now look just as good. You will turn heads with the striking and stylish elements of a Moustache bridge, terraced fire stripe pickguard and faded vintage sunburst finish. This is a design that has stood the test of time. Will you join it?
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionA match made in heaven
It’s a dream pairing. A mahogany body and thermally aged red spruce top. This duo of premium tonewoods that adorn the 1939 J-55 create a beautifully warm tone you’ll instantly fall in love with. Its sparkling edge comes from the treated spruce top. The more you play an acoustic guitar, the more the wood’s grains open, releasing a mature sound that will embellish your signature into anything you play. That's what this spruce top does. Think of the quintessential Gibson acoustic sound. Now think what you could do with it. This partnership of materials is ideal for blues, folk, and fast picking, so unleash emotion into your music.
Brought back to life
It's history in the palm of your hand. When it was first released, the 1939 J-55 was one of four Jumbo guitars offered by Gibson. They remained sought after by us guitarists for decades after. Now, you can get your hands on one that has been crafted in celebration of its heritage. A moustache bridge, terraced fire stripe pickguard, and a wide 1.77" nut width all add to the distinctive character of this guitar.
Gibson Quality
If there's one thing Gibson do well, it's making acoustics that sound phenomenal. Through decades of quality, they have become one of the acoustic masters of our generation and this is no different with the 1939 J-55. In fact, their very quintessential sound bellows from it. Investing in a Gibson isn't just purchasing a guitar, it's believing in yourself and the power of music through top quality materials and carefully thought out craftsmanship. It's something that could make a huge difference to your sound and performance.
Specifications
- Product: Gibson 1939 J-55, Faded Vintage Sunburst
- Code: CSRS5539VS
Body & Bridge
- Top Material: Thermally Aged Red spruce
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Type: Advanced Jumbo
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Body Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
- Colour: Faded Vintage Sunburst
- Rosette: Rings
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Luthiers Choice AJ
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-pearl Dots
- Number of Frets: 19
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.77"
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Colour: Nickel
- Tuning Machines: Open back cream button
- Pickguard: Stair Step
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