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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo 'Light Aged Vintage Sunburst' Acoustic Guitar

Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

Includes Hardshell Case

Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of the Gibson Acoustic 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo 'Light Aged Vintage Sunburst' Acoustic Guitar. Drawing inspiration from the rare rosewood-equipped Southern Jumbos of yesteryears, this exceptional instrument is meticulously aged to capture the essence of a true vintage classic. Gibson Acoustic's revolutionary thermal aging process infuses this guitar's red Adirondack spruce top with a dry, resonant, and responsive voice that replicates the sound of a decades-old masterpiece. The addition of rosewood back and sides transforms the traditional Southern Jumbo sound, delivering lush symphonic tones with rich highs, resonant lows, and mellifluous midrange notes.

Crafted to perfection in Bozeman, Montana, the 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo features a period-correct mahogany neck with a comfortable "Historic" profile, complemented by a sleek rosewood fingerboard. The Murphy Lab-style Light Aged finish and Vintage Sunburst color add a touch of elegance to this already exceptional instrument. Known as the J-45's sophisticated sibling, the Southern Jumbo is revered for its spruce top and mahogany body, with the rare addition of rosewood back and sides in early 1940s models. This recreation of a rare classic is a testament to Gibson's legacy of exceptional craftsmanship, producing a dry, crisp tone with an expansive sound that blends harmoniously with vocals.

Features:

  • Thermally Aged Red Adirondack Spruce Top: Delivers dry, resonant tone and exceptional tonal complexity.

  • Rosewood Back & Sides: Produces lush, balanced sound with rich highs and resonant lows.

  • Murphy Lab Light Aged Finish: Simulates decades of playwear, giving the guitar an authentic vintage look.

  • Mahogany Neck with "Historic" Profile: Ensures smooth, comfortable playability.

  • Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing: Enhances tonal resonance and sustain.

  • String Type: Steel

  • Number of Strings: 6

  • Left-/Right-Handed: Right-Handed

  • Body Shape: Round Shoulder Dreadnought

  • Back & Sides Wood: Rosewood

  • Top Wood: Aged Red Spruce

  • Top Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Light Aged

  • Color: Vintage Sunburst

  • Body Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing

  • Binding: Multi-ply ABS

  • Neck Wood: Mahogany

  • Neck Shape: C Shape

  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

  • Fingerboard Inlay: Split Trapezoid

  • Number of Frets: 20

  • Nut Width: 1.77"

  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone

  • Bridge Material: Rosewood

  • Tuning Machines: Aged Tuners

  • Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case


Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.

Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).

Used instruments fall outside of our usual shipping policy, and shipping to most addresses will be $69 - $99, as shown at checkout.

Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.

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