1963 Gibson Southern Jumbo – Sunburst

1963 Gibson Southern Jumbo – Sunburst

We present an original 1963 Gibson Southern Jumbo. Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

This exceptional Gibson flat-top acoustic guitar features a hand-selected, high-grade spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The mahogany on this Southern Jumbo displays particularly striking grain patterns. The back and sides are in excellent condition, with only a few minor nicks, dings, and typical cosmetic play wear. Some beautiful, snaky finish checking and light dings are present — none are deep or puckered. There is some play wear around the soundhole, consistent with regular use.

The guitar has a one-piece mahogany neck with a stunning dark rosewood fingerboard. The neck binding near the original nut has slightly shrunk over time. This vintage Gibson features cream-black-cream binding on the top and single cream binding on the back and sides, all naturally aged to a warm patina. The original Kluson Deluxe tuners have been replaced with newer Gibson tuners, though the original tuners are included. A new rosewood bridge was crafted and installed by luthier Åke Westfelt.

Includes a newer hardshell case; all latches and the handle are in perfect working condition.

Repairs done by a professional Luthier:

• 2.5 inches crack on the back repaired.
• New Gibson tuners installed.
• Newer frets.
• Bridge pins: modern replica pins.
• New handmade rosewood bridge & saddel made by Åke Westfelt.
• L.R. Baggs Element pickup installed.
• Strap button installed in the heel.