Sound Pure's Take
I've always dug Smecks. I'm also a big fan of Mr. Browne. This is one incredible instrument. It captures that quintessential tone that carried so many songs into our collective subconscious. If you're looking for a big, yet mellow sound that will provide a rich backdrop to meditative lyrics, this is the guitar for you. They don't build them more piano-like than this.
From Gibson Guitars
Five years in the making—through a series of evolving prototypes—the handmade instrument is being produced at the Gibson Montana Acoustic Master Shop in Bozeman, MT. Browne collaborated with the team in Gibson Montana throughout the process. It is the first guitar to bear Browne’s name.
Distinguished by a red spruce top and sustainably—farmed English walnut back and sides, the Jackson Browne Signature model was inspired by Gibson’s legendary 1930s-era Roy Smeck model—several of which are among Browne’s own prized collection of vintage Gibsons—known for its big tone, pure traditional acoustic sound, and flawless projection during concert performance. Responsive and powerful, the “Jackson Browne” has a wide neck, deep round shoulders, and the scale of a classical guitar, with 12 frets to the body. It is as much a fully modern instrument as a vital link to Gibson’s heritage, with innovations including a sophisticated pickup offering unparalleled sound reproduction when amplified, and exceptional gain before feedback capability.
Body
| Body Type | Round Shoulder |
|---|---|
| Top | Adirondack Red Spruce |
| Back and Sides | Farmed English Walnut |
| Construction | 1930s Gibson Jumbo body style, withdepthincreased to 4.55" atheadblock and 4.83" at tail block |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top Binding, Single Ply Back Binding, Traditional 3 ply rosette |
| Bracing | Scalloped Red Spruce Top Bracing (1930's X-Braced) |
Headstock
| Type | Traditional Tapered 1930's Gibson |
|---|---|
| Angle | 17° |
| Inlay | Mother of Pearl Gibson Peghead logo |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black Truss Rod Cover |
Pickups
| Trance Audio Amulet System |
Neck
| Species | 1-piece Mahogany |
|---|---|
| Profile | Modified "V" Profile |
| Pitch | 3° |
| Thickness | 1.805" at Nut |
| Truss Rod | Single Action |
| Adhesive | Wood Glue |
Neck Fit
| Joint | Compound Dovetail |
|---|---|
| Construction | Joint at 12th Fret |
| Adhesive | Hide Glue |
Fingerboard
| Species | Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Frets | 21 |
| Scale Length | 24 3/4" |
| Radius | 12" |
| Fret Wire | Gibson Montana standard fret wire constructed of nickel alloy for high tonal clarity |
| Inlays | Abalone slotted diamonds onfingerboard |
| Adhesive | Wood Glue |
Nut
| Material | Bone |
|---|---|
| Width | 1.805" |
Hardware
| Pickguard | Firestripe Pick Guard |
|---|---|
| Strap Buttons | End Pin Strap Button |
| Strings | .012" - .053" Gibson Light Gauge |
Bridge
| Type | Traditional Rectangle withopen endedsaddle slot |
|---|---|
| Material | Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | Traditional |
Case
| Type | Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case |
|---|---|
| Case Exterior | Black Tolex |
| Case Interior | Burgundy Crushed Velvet |
Finish
| Sealer | Hand Sprayed Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
|---|
Vintage Sunburst
Tuning Keys
| Type | Gold Waverly with Ivoroid buttons |
|---|---|
| Material | Gold |
| Ratio | 16:1 |
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.
Returns
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