Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Light Aged

4749.42 GBP*

Description

Full solid round-shoulder dreadnought acoustic guitar with Adirondack-spruce top, rosewood body and case. Full-solid round-shoulder acoustic guitar with Adirondack-spruce top, rosewood body and case Round-shoulder dreadnought western guitar made in USA. Solid, with Adirondack spruce top and rosewood body Scalloped-X-Bracing Mahogany neck with C-profile Rosewood fingerboard with 19 frets and MOP parallelogram inlays 44.9 mm nut width and shortened 628.6 mm scale length Nickel-plated open-back tuners Palisander bridge with bone inlay Light-aged sunburst finish in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer AJ pickguard Multi-ply binding and double ring rosette Case included The Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Light Aged comes in a shockproof case. Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Light Aged at a glance The Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Vintage Sunburst Light Aged offers vintage lovers and acoustic enthusiasts a traditional Gibson Western guitar with excellent sound reproduction, comfortable playability and a stunning look. To that end, this iconic model, introduced in 1942, features select solid tonewoods of proven Gibson quality, as well as the ergonomic round-shoulder design and a shortened scale length. This results in an absolute premium instrument that combines everything a guitarist's heart desires. The guitar is rounded off with a Period Correct Case, a Gibson Accessory Kit and a Certificate or Authenticity included. The Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Light Aged evokes nostalgia and delivers a stunning vintage sound. Adirondack spruce and rosewood create a high quality sound for live performances and recordings. The tonewoods: Adirondack spruce and rosewood. Because of its unique sound, the Banner Southern Jumbo model is a favourite of many guitarists. For example, the solid top made of Adirondack spruce produces a clear, powerful sound with strong projection, which makes the lightweight yet exceptionally stiff species a popular choice for top woods for good reason. Also, popular in guitar making and used in numerous high-end models, rosewood also delivers a strong acoustic sound. With solid rosewood back and sides, the guitar produces a rich, complex sound with deep bass and sparkling treble that adds balance to the overall sound. The necessary assertiveness results from the innovative Scalloped-X bracing, which favours the vibration behaviour of the top, and the voluminous soundbox of the cantilevered round-shoulder dreadnought. Mahogany is a popular choice for guitar necks. Playability: Mahogany neck and shortened scale length. The mahogany neck provides the Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Light Aged with a high degree of stability and, with its ergonomic C-profile, fits perfectly in the hand. The smooth rosewood fingerboard not only allows the picking hand to glide effortlessly over the entire surface but also has the ability to produce clear, defined tones due to its hardness. To that end, Gibson is known for its meticulous fretwork,...