Gibson Southern Jumbo (1953)
Vintage
Great looks, huge volume, and raw, chunky horsepower...
This great-sounding 1953 Gibson Southern Jumbo is just in to the shop! We know this guitar well, having sold it once before to a good friend of the shop (he recognized its power and warmth right away, and knew it'd make a great recording guitar). It's just what every vintage guitar hunter would hope to find: the structure is original, with just the right amount of play wear to let you know it hasn't been sitting dormant. There are two repaired back cracks, with accompanying minor finish touch up; and we've just installed a new nut. It's also been refretted. Otherwise, it's all there, with great looks, huge volume, and the raw, chunky horsepower that has made a Gibson jumbo the rhythm guitar of choice for nearly everyone in the singer-songwriter niche. Priced with TKL hard case.| Top | Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Bridge | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Tuners | Replaced Kluson 'double line' |
| Neck Shape | Medium-fat Soft C |
| Scale Length | 24 7/8 |
| Nut Width | 1 11/16" |
| Frets | Refretted |
| Case | TKL Hardshell |
| Serial No. | FON: Y 4392 8 |
Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.
Pricing
We price vintage instruments using current market trends and our extensive in-house sales history, ensuring each piece is accurately valued and fairly positioned.
Tasteful Restoration
When restoration is needed, we approach it with respect and restraint - always in service of preserving the instrument’s integrity and extending its musical life for decades to come.
Accurate Listings
Every vintage guitar we list is authenticated by our seasoned team and photographed in high detail, with clear, honest descriptions that show exactly what you’re buying - no surprises.
Shipping
With decades of experience shipping high-value guitars, we know how to pack and protect vintage instruments so they arrive exactly as they should: safe, sound, and ready to play.