
1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Reissue, Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst
The Look, Feel, and Sound of a Vintage SJ That Has Been Lightly Played The Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo features the vibe of a vintage Gibson Acoustic that has been well cared for for generations. The thermally aged Adirondack red spruce top and rosewood back and sides have outstanding tonal response and superior playability. At home playing first-position chords or picking lead blues licks, the Southern Jumbo is a versatile instrument. Proudly displaying the "Only a Gibson is Good Enough" banner on the headstock, this custom instrument also includes an open slot bridge, a bone saddle and nut, and the classic 1.77" nut width. It features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Rosewood |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 19 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Accessories | Gibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of Authenticity |
| Back | Rosewood |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top and Back |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | J-45 |
| Body Styles | Round Shoulder |
| Bracing | Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing, Red Spruce Braces with Hide Glue |
| Bridge | Rosewood; Belly Down, Open Slot |
| Bridge Pins | Bone |
| Case | Period Correct Case |
| Finish | Aged Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Parallelograms |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 19 |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck to Body |
| Model | CSRSSJVSLA |
| Nut | Bone |
| Nut width | 44.95mm / 1.77in |
| Pickguard | Tear Drop |
| Profile | C |
| Saddle Material | Bone |
| Side | Rosewood |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Thermally Aged Red Spruce |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black |
| Tuners | Open Back, Cream Button |
| Street price | $6,799 |





