Oh, the heyday of big-bodied, big-voiced Gibsons–it’s a blessing we still have some beautiful survivors singing in the aisles! We’ve got one of the flagships of the 1950s in the store today, looking great and still churning out great music. This 1954 Gibson Southern Jumbo may have some finish crazing (but what 60-year-old guitar doesn’t?), but it’s in great playable condition, capable of howling runs on the treble strings that hang in the air.
The bass is a complete package: boom-chuck, rattle-n-roll–perfect for thumbpicks and flatpicks both. The balance is superb! We wish more contemporary guitars sounded as rich and opened-up as this one. Mahogany back and sides and a Spruce top do this 1954 SJ justice; she’s got a big heart that’s still beating with vigor.
There are so many sweet spots across the frets, it's hard to decide where I want to play each tune--everything sounds great, every time. If you're looking for the sweet, southern charm of a Vintage Gibson Southern Jumbo, look no further: sweet tea's on the table. 
That classic vintage Gibson tone and feel make this guitar one of the coolest to come through the shop. It's in great shape too, so it won't last long. | Scale Length | 24.75 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.69 in |
| String Spacing | 2.13 in |
| Woods | Spruce, Mahogany |
Oh, the heyday of big-bodied, big-voiced Gibsons--it's a blessing we still have some beautiful survivors singing in the aisles. We've got one of the flagships of the 1950s in the store today, looking great and still churning out great music
There are so many sweet spots across the frets, it's hard to decide where I want to play each tune--everything sounds great, every time. If you're looking for the sweet, southern charm of a Vintage Gibson Southern Jumbo, look no further: sweet tea's on the table.
That classic vintage Gibson tone and feel make this guitar one of the coolest to come through the shop. It's in great shape too, so it won't last long. 