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Gibson 1936 Advanced Jumbo Reissue, Heavy Aged, Vintage Sunburst vs Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson 1936 Advanced Jumbo Reissue, Heavy Aged, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$7,999
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73Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1936 Advanced Jumbo Reissue, Heavy Aged, Vintage Sunburst and Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst are closely matched overall — 73 to 74 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson 1936 Advanced Jumbo Reissue, Heavy Aged, Vintage Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($3,199 vs $7,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1936 Advanced Jumbo Reissue, Heavy Aged, Vintage SunburstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7374
Build9191
Playability7275
Sound6060
Value6263

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1936 Advanced Jumbo Reissue, Heavy Aged, Vintage SunburstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodRosewoodMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets1920
Scale25.5"24.75"
Pickups—LR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$7,999$3,199
AccessoriesGibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of AuthenticityIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit
BackRosewoodMahogany
BindingSingle-ply Top, Single-ply BackMulti-ply top, single-ply back
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeAdvanced JumboJ-45
Body StylesRound ShoulderRound Shoulder
BracingTraditional Hand-scalloped Advanced X-bracing, Red Spruce Braces with Hide GlueTraditional hand scalloped X-bracing
BridgeRectangle, open slotTraditional belly up
Bridge PinsBoneTusq
CasePeriod Correct CaseHardshell Case
Fretboard inlayMother-of-pearl Diamonds and ArrowsMother-of-pearl dots
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count1920
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-bodyCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body
ModelCSRSAJVSHAOCRS4550VS
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.81mm / 1.72in43.81mm / 1.72in
PickguardAJ50's, Tortoise
ProfileHistoric AJRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideRosewoodMahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .0530.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Top woodThermally Aged Red SpruceSitka Spruce
Truss Rod CoverBlackBlack
TunersWaverlyGrover Strap Cream Button
Controls—Volume and Tone Controls
Finish—Nickel
Tuner Plating—Nickel
Under Saddle Pickup—LR Baggs VTC

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