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Here for sale we have a lovely Gibson Advanced Jumbo slope-shoulder dreadnought acoustic guitar in Vintage Sunburst finish. Made in the USA in 2007, this guitar is a reissue of one of the most sought after & valuable vintage acoustic guitars money can buy. The original Advanced Jumbo was produced in limited numbers from 1936 to 1938, with around 300 being made. It featured a sloped-shoulder design & 25.5" scale, and 'advanced' bracing, and delivered an impressive amount of volume which made it very popular in a time before electronic amplification. The guitar was replaced by the Super Jumbo series (SJ-100 & SJ-200), although the Advanced Jumbo remained popular amongst artists & collectors who could get their hands on one. The instrument was reissued by Gibson in 1990 and remained in production until 2012. After that the guitar was only available as a Custom Shop historic reissue at a considerable premium.
Produced in Gibson's Bozeman, Montana workshop in 2007, this instrument features an all-solid dovetail construction comprising a Sitka Spruce top, East Indian Rosewood back & sides, Mahogany neck & 20 fret Indian Rosewood fingerboard with matching bridge. The body is bound in Ivoroid, whilst the top is adorned with a multi-stripe rosette & Firestripe pickguard. The fingerboard is inlaid with MoP Diamonds & Arrowheads, matching the headstock inlays, & the old-style Gibson script logo. A Bone saddle & nut are fitted, along with a set of Nickel open-geared Gotoh tuning machines.
The Mahogany neck plays very well, with the 'Traditional Rounded' profile filling the hand nicely for a substantial yet articulate playing experience across the register. Certainly on the slimmer side for a vintage reissue, there is plenty of scope for tricky chord voicings & big stretches. The guitar has an unusual-for-Gibson 25.5" scale length. This means the strings have slightly more tension than is typical, making this instrument feel distinct in Gibson's line up. The Rosewood of the fretboard is pleasant under the fingers, with its nice tight grain & dark appearance providing a smooth & durable playing surface to explore. The inlays are rather unique & add a touch of luxury.
The acoustic voice of the Gibson Advanced Jumbo is big & powerful, and lives up to the nickname 'Cannon' which has been affectionately bestowed upon the instrument by players. The Spruce top projects beautifully well, with the longer 25.5" scale working in conjunction with the 'advanced' bracing pattern to really engage the top. The Rosewood of the back & sides yield a broad frequency response with warmth & rich sparkling overtones, perfectly complimenting the brightness & snap of the Spruce top. This is an excellent example of one of Gibson's finest designs with vintage-accurate appointments, which at almost 20 years old is developing its very own vintage vibe.
This guitar is a commission sale. If you have a high-end or vintage guitar or bass you’re interested in selling, please contact us.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.