We just got in this Gibson Banner 1942 Southern Jumbo and I am smitten. Classic big Gibson tone, hand scalloped red spruce bracing, bone saddle, mother of pearl parallelogram inlays, hide glue construction, C profile neck, open back vintage tuners, and a beautiful burst, to boot. Very nice guitar. With period correct hardshell case.
Gibson sez: “The Custom Shop Historic Reissue 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo features the vibe of a vintage Gibson Acoustic. 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.”
Condition: Lightly aged; Top: Thermally aged Adirondack; Back and sides: East Indian rosewood; Neck: Mahogany, rosewood fretboard; Nut: 1.77; Binding: Ivoroid; Purfling: w/b/w; Rosette: w/b/w