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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.
The Gibson J-35 Reissue is a beautifully faithful return to a classic round-shoulder design, delivering warm, woody tone with vintage depth and character. Its thermally aged red spruce top, paired with mahogany back and sides, produces a rich, open voice with smooth lows, focused mids, and a dry, articulate response. Hand-scalloped bracing enhances its dynamic feel, making it responsive and expressive across a wide range of playing styles. The historic-profile mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard offer a comfortable, familiar playing experience. Finished in a thin VOS nitro, it captures the look and feel of a well-loved original with a voice that feels instantly at home!
From Gibson Guitars
The J-35 evolved from the Jumbo in 1936, a time when the Great Depression was still wreaking havoc on Americans. Gibson developed the J-35 to be a pared down model but still offer musicians a warm and balanced instrument. This Custom Historic 1936 J-35 delivers the look, feel and sound of our iconic J-35 as a seasoned vintage instrument. The Master Luthiers in Bozeman, Montana, have created a beautiful vintage-inspired instrument sure to be coveted by the most discerning of flat-top players. The 1936 J-35 features a Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top held by hot hide glue construction, a wide 1.77’’ nut width, open-slot bridge, bone saddle, and strap cream button tuners.
Back: Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
Body Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
Body Shape: J-35
Body Styles: Round Shoulder
Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped Advanced X-bracing, red spruce braces with hide glue
Side: Mahogany
Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count: 19
Frets: Standard
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Dots
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material: Mahogany
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 44.95mm / 1.77in
Profile: Historic
Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in
Bridge: Rectangle, open slot, historic spacing
Bridge Pins: Bone
Pickguard: AJ
Saddle Material: Bone
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Strap cream button
Case: Period Correct Hard Shell
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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