Gibson 1939 J-55 Faded Vintage Sunburst

Beauty and Brawn

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
Shape Advanced Jumbo
Back & Sides Mahogany
Top Thermally Aged Red spruce
Binding Single-ply top, single-ply back

Neck
Neck Mahogany
Profile Luthiers Choice AJ
Nut width 1.77* / 44.95mm
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale length 25.5 / 647.7mm
Number of frets 19
Nut Bone
Inlay Mother-of-pearl Dots

Hardware
Bridge Moustache, no inlay
Tuners Open back cream button

Case
Case Period Correct Case