Gibson Southern Jumbo Original Acoustic Guitar – Vintage Sunburst w/ Case

The Gibson Southern Jumbo Original in Vintage Sunburst captures the timeless sound, feel, and craftsmanship of Gibson's legendary round-shoulder acoustic guitars. Inspired by the classic Southern Jumbo models that helped define generations of country, folk, blues, and roots music, this American-made acoustic-electric guitar combines traditional construction with premium materials and modern performance features.

Built around a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the Southern Jumbo delivers a warm, balanced voice with strong projection, rich midrange, and impressive clarity. Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing helps the top resonate freely, producing the dynamic response and expressive character that make this style of Gibson acoustic so beloved.

The mahogany neck features Gibson's comfortable SlimTaper profile and is paired with a rosewood fingerboard, 12" radius, and elegant mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays. A 24.75" scale length and 1.725" nut width provide the familiar Gibson playing feel, making the Southern Jumbo equally at home with open chords, fingerstyle passages, and expressive lead work.

Classic visual details set this model apart, including double antiqued multi-ply binding, a 1950s-style tortoiseshell pickguard, nickel open-back tuners, and a beautiful Vintage Sunburst gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

For amplified performance, the Southern Jumbo Original features an LR Baggs VTC under-saddle pickup system with convenient onboard volume and tone controls. Whether you're performing on stage, recording in the studio, or enjoying it at home, this guitar delivers the unmistakable character of a Gibson acoustic with the versatility of built-in electronics.

A hardshell case is included with the factory model.

Specs

• Brand: Gibson

• Model: Southern Jumbo Original

• Model Number: OCRSSJVS

• Series: Original Collection

• Body Style: Round Shoulder (J-45 Body Shape)

• Finish: Vintage Sunburst

• Body Top: Sitka Spruce

• Back and Sides: Mahogany

• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing

• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Binding: Multi-Ply Top and Back Binding

• Neck Material: Mahogany

• Neck Profile: SlimTaper

• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Nut Width: 1.725" (43.81 mm)

• Nut Material: Bone

• Number of Frets: 20

• Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms

• Bridge: Traditional Belly-Up Rosewood

• Saddle Material: Bone

• Bridge Pins: TUSQ

• Tuners: Nickel-Plated Open-Back Tuners

• Pickguard: 1950s-Style Tortoiseshell

• Electronics: LR Baggs VTC Under-Saddle Pickup

• Controls: Volume and Tone

• Strings: .012–.053

• Included Case: Gibson Hardshell Case

Why Choose the Gibson Southern Jumbo Original?

• Classic Gibson Tone: Solid Sitka spruce and mahogany construction deliver the warm, balanced sound and powerful projection associated with Gibson's iconic round-shoulder acoustics.

• Premium American Craftsmanship: Built in Gibson's Montana facility with traditional construction techniques and carefully selected tonewoods.

• Comfortable Playability: The SlimTaper mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and 24.75" scale length provide a familiar and comfortable playing experience.

• Traditional Southern Jumbo Styling: Mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, multi-ply binding, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and Vintage Sunburst finish create a timeless appearance.

• Stage-Ready Electronics: The LR Baggs VTC pickup system provides natural amplified acoustic tone with convenient onboard volume and tone controls.

• Versatile Musical Voice: Equally suited to country, blues, folk, bluegrass, rock, singer-songwriter performances, and more.

• Hardshell Case Included: Factory-supplied protection makes it easier to store and transport your instrument.

What's Included

• Gibson Southern Jumbo Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Vintage Sunburst

• Gibson Hardshell Case

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