Gibson Acoustic Advanced Jumbo 1936 Vintage Sunburst CSHR
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Essential Information About the Gibson Acoustic Custom Shop 1936 Advanced Jumbo Guitar
- Custom Shop Reissue of a rare model produced in limited numbers between 1936 and 1939, sought after for its prestige and performance.
- Thermally Aged Red Spruce Top: quick response, wide dynamic range, and the feel of a "well-played" guitar.
- Rosewood Back and Sides: deep lows, beautiful harmonic breadth, and excellent note separation.
- Premium Hardware featuring Waverly tuners and a "period-correct" case for a premium experience.
An Advanced Jumbo Ahead of Its Time, Now Revived
At a time when cultural optimism was at a low, Gibson conceived a new family of "advanced" instruments, including the Advanced Jumbo. Produced in very limited quantities between 1936 and 1939, it remained in the shadows for a long time despite remarkable tonal qualities and playability. The Gibson Acoustic Custom Shop brings this heritage back to life with a 1936 Advanced Jumbo designed to recapture the character, presence, and nobility that made these guitars so desirable among artists and collectors alike.
Who It's For and Suitable Styles
This Advanced Jumbo is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a characterful acoustic capable of handling energetic pick playing while remaining expressive in fingerstyle. Its size and power reserve make it particularly well-suited for folk, bluegrass, country, and vocal accompaniment, with excellent mix presence thanks to a clear attack and solid bass response.
Tone
The combination of a thermally aged red spruce top and rosewood back and sides targets a very "premium" balance: precise attack, wide dynamic range, and ample projection, with deep lows and bright yet defined highs. The thermal aging of the top contributes to a softer, more immediate response, as if the instrument had already been played extensively. The Advanced Jumbo body shape promotes a strong presence and generous sustain, ideal for open chords, powerful rhythms, and melodic lines that need to remain clear.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This guitar comes with a period-correct case, suitable for daily transport and protection.
Technical specifications
| Body Shape | Advanced Jumbo |
| Back and Sides | Rosewood |
| Top | Thermally Aged Red Spruce |
| Binding | Single-ply top and back |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Profile | Historic AJ |
| Nut Width | 43 mm / 1.69" |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 25.5" / 647.7 mm |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Inlays | Pearloid Block |
| Bridge | Rectangle, open slot |
| Tuners | Waverly |
| Pickup Under Nut | None |
| Case | Period-correct case |
Questions frequently asked
Which playing styles suit this Advanced Jumbo?
The Advanced Jumbo body shape and thermally aged red spruce top support folk, bluegrass, country, and vocal accompaniment. The dynamic range suits energetically strummed rhythms with a pick. Fingerstyle maintains precise expression thanks to a clear attack.
Is the Gibson Acoustic Advanced Jumbo 1936 electro-acoustic?
No pickup under the nut is installed on this model. Amplification therefore requires adding a suitable external solution.
What is the neck of this Gibson guitar?
The mahogany neck features the Historic AJ profile, with a 43 mm bone nut. The scale length is 25.5 inches (647.7 mm) with 22 frets.
What sound does the thermally aged red spruce top provide?
Thermal aging of the top promotes a flexible and immediate response. Combined with rosewood back and sides, it delivers deep bass, defined trebles, and ample projection.
Is a case included with the guitar?
A period-correct case is included for transporting and protecting the instrument.
