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Gibson Custom Shop 1936 J-35 Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst with Hardshell Case - Used
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This used 4 lb 3 oz Gibson will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This guitar is in excellent condition with some light scratching on the top of the instrument, between the soundhole and the upper binding, mild buckle-rash on the back, and very light scuffing on the nut.
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For the acoustic guitarist who wants the direct, woody voice and unpretentious character of a prewar Gibson without taking a fragile vintage instrument onstage, this used Custom Shop 1936 J-35 recreates one of Gibson's most important Depression-era flat-tops. The original J-35 emerged in 1936 as a more economical evolution of Gibson's Jumbo, pairing pared-back cosmetics with the warm, balanced sound working musicians needed. Gibson's Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana, returns to that formula here with a thermally aged Adirondack red spruce top, mahogany back and sides, hide-glue construction, and a thin VOS nitrocellulose finish designed to evoke the character of a well-preserved vintage instrument.
The construction reflects the qualities that made early Gibson round-shoulder acoustics so enduring. Traditional hand-scalloped Advanced X-bracing uses red spruce braces secured with hot hide glue beneath the thermally aged Adirondack top, providing the ingredients for a responsive soundboard with strong projection and an immediate attack. The mahogany back and sides help keep the voice focused and fundamental-rich, while the 24.75" scale provides a slightly softer feel under the fingers than a longer-scale dreadnought. Its Historic-profile mahogany neck and unusually generous 1.77" nut width give the fretting hand and picking hand plenty of room, making the J-35 equally compelling for forceful flatpicking, open-position rhythm work, blues, folk, Americana, country, and traditional singer-songwriter accompaniment.
There is no onboard pickup or elaborate electronics package shaping the personality of this guitar; its story is centered on acoustic response and the interaction between red spruce, mahogany, and Gibson's historic construction methods. The rectangular bridge, bone saddle and bridge pins, mother-of-pearl dot inlays, AJ-style pickguard, and nickel tuners with cream buttons preserve the straightforward visual language of the period, while the Vintage Sunburst provides the unmistakable Gibson finishing touch. The result is a deliberately uncomplicated instrument whose appeal comes from the same qualities that made the original J-35 a working musician's guitar: a strong fundamental, dry woody character, dynamic response, and a voice intended to become more expressive the more it is played. This Gibson Custom Shop 1936 J-35 is available at Haggerty's Music and ships with a period-correct hardshell case.
Features / Specs
Highlights
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Electronics: None
- Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped Advanced X-Bracing with Red Spruce Braces and Hide Glue
- Cutaway: None
Body
- Body Shape: J-35 Round Shoulder
- Top Material: Thermally Aged Adirondack Red Spruce
- Top Finish: Thin VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Top Color: Vintage Sunburst
- Back & Sides Material: Mahogany
- Back Configuration: 2-Piece with Black Center Strip
- Back & Sides Finish: Thin VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped Advanced X-Bracing, Red Spruce Braces with Hide Glue
- Binding Material: Multi-Ply Top Binding, Single-Ply Back Binding
- Rosette: Cream/Black Multi-Ring
Neck
- Neck Profile: Historic
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Taper: Standard
- Neck Depth: 0.871" at 1st Fret, 0.933" at 9th Fret
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1.77"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
- Fingerboard Binding: None
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Neck Finish: Thin VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body Joint
- Headstock: Traditional Gibson 3+3
- Headstock Binding: None
- Headplate Inlay: Gibson Logo
- Headplate Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Hardware
- Bridge Style: Rectangular Open-Slot Bridge
- Bridge Material: Rosewood
- Bridge Pins: Bone
- Saddle: Bone
- Nut Material: Bone
- Tuners: Nickel-Plated Tuners with Strap-Style Cream Buttons
- Pickguard: AJ-Style Firestripe
Miscellaneous
- Electronics: None
- Case/Gig Bag: Period-Correct Hardshell Case
- Serial Number: 21492009
- Manufacture Date: 2022
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Gibson Custom Shop 1936 J-35 Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst with Hardshell Case - Used
$4,399.99
Customer reviews
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What players say after the guitar arrives
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“Very fast shipping, arrived in perfect condition, extremely well set up, no adjustments needed at all! Plays and looks great, exactly as advertised.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you set up every guitar before it ships?
Yes. Every guitar that leaves our store has been professionally inspected, set up, and signed off by the technician who worked on it. You will find a signed checklist inside the box when your order arrives.
How accurate are your condition descriptions?
We treat condition grading as a contractual promise, not an approximation. When we list something as excellent, that reflects a specific, consistent standard we apply across every instrument. We encourage you to call us before purchasing if you want a detailed in-hand description of any specific guitar.
Can I call and speak to someone about a guitar before I buy?
Yes, and we encourage it. Our team are working musicians, not order-takers. Call us at 605-348-6737 and ask about any instrument in our inventory. We will physically pull it off the wall and describe it to you in detail.
What is your return policy?
We offer a 14-day return policy if you change your mind and the item is returned undamaged. You are responsible for return shipping costs.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing options are available at checkout. Monthly payment options are designed to make high-ticket purchases more accessible without requiring full payment upfront.
How do you ship instruments?
Every instrument ships fully insured from our store in Rapid City, South Dakota. We offer free shipping on all website orders over $100. Guitars are packaged to survive transit, properly cased, braced, and protected.
Are you an authorized dealer?
Yes. We are an authorized dealer for Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, and many other brands. We are currently the number one independent Taylor Guitars dealer in the world, an award we have received two years running for 2024 and 2025. We are also a Top 10 premium dealer for Martin, Gibson, and Fender.
Do you sell on Reverb and Amazon as well as your own site?
Yes. We are one of the top 15 resellers globally on Reverb, where we have accumulated over 11,000 five-star reviews. We are also one of the only independent premium dealers in the world authorized to sell Taylor and Martin on Amazon.
How long have you been in business?
Haggerty's Music has been open since 1963. Our store is located at 515 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota.
Do you offer instrument repair?
Yes. Our certified technicians handle everything from routine setups to full restorations across fretted, orchestral, and band instruments. Our team holds certifications from Taylor Guitars, Yamaha, and other leading brands. Learn more HERE.
What brands do you carry?
Our core guitar brands include Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, PRS, Epiphone, Suhr, Eastman, Gretsch, Luxxtone, Novo, Jackson, Charvel, Legator, and Yamaha among others. These are also the most searched brands on our site, so each has a dedicated collection page.
Do you offer music lessons?
Yes. We offer music lessons. You can find out more HERE.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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