A Gibson reflecting the charm and style of the South
The Southern Jumbo is renowned for its proficiency to belt out country rhythms or acoustic blues leads. Original examples are among the most prized war-era flat-tops in today's vintage market. This new Southern Jumbo Original picks up where those classic models left off. Classic Southern Jumbo detailing includes parallelogram inlays, double antiqued multi-ply top and back binding, and nickel open back tuners.
The Southern Jumbo Original is now fitted with the all-new Gibson-exclusive Baggs™ HiFi DNA™ pickup system. This active design utilizes two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, each paired with its own optimized preamp. The result is a natural, full-bodied amplified tone that faithfully represents the guitar’s inherent character, without altering its unplugged voice. The Baggs HiFi DNA system offers comparable gain-before-feedback to an under-saddle pickup. Discreet soundhole-mounted controls for volume and tone allow quick, intuitive adjustments on the fly, remaining virtually unseen by the audience. With its refined electronics and included hardshell case, the Southern Jumbo Original is ready for both stage and studio use the moment it’s picked up.
Body
Back Mahogany
Binding Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape J-45
Body Styles Round Shoulder
Bracing Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20 Frets
Inlays Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.81mm / 1.72in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics
Pickup system Baggs HiFi DNA
Controls 1 volume, 1 tone
Hardware
Bridge Traditional belly up, holes in middle
Bridge Pins Tusq
Pickguard 50's, Tortoise
Saddle Material Bone
Truss Rod Cover Black and White
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Open Back
Miscellaneous
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Case Hardshell