{"product_id":"gibson-southern-jumbo-40s-original-left-handed-acoustic-electric-guitar-vintage-sunburst-with-hardshell-case","title":"Gibson Southern Jumbo '40s Original Left-Handed Acoustic\/Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst with Hardshell Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis brand new 4 lb 10 oz Gibson will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor left-handed acoustic guitarists who want the warmth and familiarity of a classic Gibson round-shoulder dreadnought with a richer, more expansive tonal voice, the Southern Jumbo '40s Original offers a compelling connection to one of Gibson's most celebrated eras. First introduced in 1942 during the company's legendary wartime banner period, the Southern Jumbo was conceived as an elevated companion to the J-45, combining the approachable feel of Gibson's round-shoulder design with more elaborate appointments and a distinctive musical personality. This modern interpretation honors that heritage while introducing solid rosewood back and sides, giving the instrument a deeper, more harmonically complex character than its traditional mahogany-bodied relatives. Paired with a responsive Sitka spruce top and finished in a beautiful Vintage Sunburst, the Southern Jumbo '40s Original captures the understated elegance of a vintage Gibson flat-top while offering the versatility demanded by contemporary musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Southern Jumbo's tonal identity is shaped by the relationship between spruce's dynamic responsiveness and rosewood's rich harmonic complexity. The Sitka spruce soundboard provides a clear, expressive foundation that responds naturally to changes in picking intensity, while the rosewood back and sides contribute a deep, resonant low end, shimmering upper frequencies, and a broad tonal presence that fills a room without sacrificing definition. This combination makes the guitar especially appealing to singer-songwriters, Americana performers, country musicians, folk players, and acoustic rock guitarists who need an instrument capable of both intimate accompaniment and powerful rhythm work. Gentle fingerpicking brings out its warmth and harmonic detail, while assertive strumming reveals the projection and fullness that have made Gibson's round-shoulder acoustics enduring favorites. The comfortable SlimTaper mahogany neck further supports this versatility, making open-position chords, intricate melodic passages, and fast flatpicked runs feel equally natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhile its appearance and acoustic voice celebrate Gibson's history, this left-handed Southern Jumbo '40s Original also embraces modern performance technology through the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. Unlike traditional under-saddle designs, HiFi DNA uses two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, each working with its own custom-voiced Class A preamp to capture the movement and resonance of the instrument's soundboard. The result is an amplified sound designed to preserve the warmth, articulation, and dynamic sensitivity of the guitar's natural acoustic voice, from delicate fingerstyle passages to full-bodied strumming. Discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls make adjustments convenient during live performances without interrupting the instrument's vintage-inspired appearance. With its expressive rosewood-and-spruce voice, refined appointments, comfortable playability, and advanced electronics, the Southern Jumbo '40s Original offers a distinctive blend of Gibson heritage and contemporary versatility. 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