Sound Pure's Take

The sunburst is the perfect place to start with this guitar.  Sure, it's easy to enjoy a good sunburst, but have you ever seen one this rich and vibrant that actually accentuates the figuring in the top?!  Positively three-dimensional!  

And not just on the surface, either--J-45 and J-50 inspired guitars are easy to love for their straight-as-an-arrow sound so well suited to rhythm work and vocal accompaniment, but have you ever played one that seems to like blistering lead playing just as well?  

Just like that grain that seems to want to reach out of the sunburst, this guitar has a voice that's ready to spring out in front of whatever setting you might be in. Whether it be in a  packed bluegrass bandstand, or a solo singer/songwriter situation. The high end can flash like gold or crack like a whip; the lows can rumble across the room like thunder or pop like a taut tow line.

It assumes so many roles with effortless fullness. If you haven't heard of Kopp guitars, let this piece be the one that gets you started--I guarantee you won't look back!

Condition: Used, Excellent 

From Other (Miscellanous Used/Vintage/Consign)

In the past, players have used the term “Banjo Killer” to describe these guitars. It was the original old time band and bluegrass choice for many a picker.
 
I prefer to think of the Kopp Jumbo as slope shoulder guitar that can “play nice” with other instruments while fitting in and filling out the band, but it can step “up and over” when it needs to”. Tonally, it is a very robust and unique guitar.
 
It’s voice cuts perfectly in the studio as well and records wonderfully.  It is an absolutely great guitar for tracking. The Kopp Jumbo has a lot of headroom on tap. Its defined high mids, enveloping bottom end and balanced trebles really make this guitar a versatile and unique instrument for any style of music.
 
It won’t let you down live either. If a bluegrass jam happens to break out, this Kopp Jumbo will stand tall.

2015

Serial Number: 0927513

16” Wide Slope Shoulder Dreadnought

25.5” Scale Length With Arrow And Diamond Inlay

12 or 14 Fret Neck Joint

Red Spruce Top With Top Burst

Madagascar Rosewood Back And Sides 

Inlaid Logo

K&K Pickup

 

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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