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Condition: Used, Very Good

A tremendous piece of proof that Gibson is at their best when they reach back to what made them great to begin with.  The long scale, thin finish, and torrefied top make this an absolute cannon serving up nothing but big, rich, vintage tone. 

 

SP Luthier Notes: Fret dress and setup

From Gibson Guitars

During a time when cultural optimism was low, Gibson dreamed up a new line of "advanced" instruments; included in those models was the Advanced Jumbo. Due to low production numbers from 1936-1939, this model largely flew under the radar even though it was a supreme sounding and performing instrument. The Gibson Acoustic Custom Shop is pleased to once again offer the Gibson 1936 Advanced Jumbo, outfitted with a Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top, rosewood back and sides, and premium Waverly tuners. The 1936 Advanced Jumbo brings back all the tone and prestige that made these such a sought-after instrument by artist and collectors.

Body Shape
1936 Advanced Jumbo
Color
Vintage Sunburst
Finish
Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS
Top Wood
Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Back & Sides Wood
Rosewood
Body Bracing
Scalloped X-bracing
Binding
Single-ply top/back
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Neck Shape
Historic AJ
Radius
12"
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay
Mother-of-Pearl Diamonds and Arrows
Number of Frets
19, Standard
Scale Length
25.5"
Tuning Machines
Waverly
Bridge Material
Rosewood
Nut/Saddle Material
Bone/Bone
Nut Width
1.725"
Strings
.012-.053
Case Included
Hardshell Case

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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