Gibson Custom 1936 Advanced Jumbo Vintage Sunburst with Hardshell Case
The Gibson Custom 1936 Advanced Jumbo: A Legendary Prewar Voice Reborn
Premium Tonewoods and Historic Construction
Built in the spirit of one of Gibson’s most revered prewar designs, this 1936 Advanced Jumbo delivers a tonal foundation rooted in tradition and elevated by Custom Shop precision. The thermally aged Adirondack red spruce top provides exceptional headroom and dynamic range, offering clarity under a light touch while remaining composed and powerful when driven hard. Paired with rosewood back and sides, the result is a rich and authoritative voice with deep piano-like lows and clear, articulate highs.
Advanced Jumbo Body for Power and Projection
The Advanced Jumbo body shape is known for its commanding presence and wide dynamic sweep. This design produces a bold low end, strong projection, and a focused midrange that cuts cleanly through any mix. Whether flatpicking or strumming, the response is immediate and expansive, giving players a sense of limitless headroom and tonal depth that defines this historic model.
Authentic Neck Feel and Playability
The mahogany neck features a Historic AJ profile that captures the substantial yet comfortable feel of vintage Gibson instruments. With a 1.725 inch nut width and a 25.5 inch scale length, this guitar offers excellent string separation and tension, making it equally suited for intricate fingerstyle work and aggressive rhythm playing. The rosewood fingerboard, adorned with mother of pearl diamonds and arrows inlays, delivers a smooth and familiar playing surface.
Period Correct Appointments and Craftsmanship
Every detail reflects a commitment to authenticity. From the open slot rectangular bridge to the Waverly tuners, this instrument stays true to its prewar roots. The vintage sunburst finish enhances the classic aesthetic while highlighting the natural beauty of the tonewoods. Single ply binding and understated elegance reinforce the timeless design language of Gibson’s golden era.
Pure Acoustic Performance
With no onboard electronics, this instrument remains dedicated to uncompromised acoustic tone. It is built for players and collectors who value the natural resonance and complexity of a finely crafted acoustic guitar. The included period correct hardshell case ensures safe transport and protection while maintaining the vintage inspired presentation.
Specifications
- Body Shape: Advanced Jumbo
- Back and Sides: Rosewood
- Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
- Binding: Single ply top and single ply back
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Historic AJ
- Nut Width: 1.725 inches
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches
- Number of Frets: 19
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: Mother of pearl Diamonds and Arrows
- Bridge: Rectangle open slot
- Tuners: Waverly
- Under Saddle Pickup: None
- Case: Period correct hardshell case
This acoustic guitar ships fully insured with signature required.
