Legendary style and sound, updated to meet the needs of modern guitarists
During the Great Depression, when optimism was low, Gibson created a new line of “advanced” instruments with enlarged body dimensions that delivered increased volume, projection, and improved bass response. One of these new models was the Advanced Jumbo, which was initially produced for only three years: from 1936 until its discontinuation in 1938. Due to its relatively low production numbers, the model largely flew under the radar for many players despite being a superb-sounding and performing instrument. Today, vintage Advanced Jumbo models are some of the most desirable, highly valued, and arguably best-sounding vintage acoustic guitars in the world. They’re loud and responsive, with plenty of bass that’s matched by articulate and balanced treble. Now, Gibson is proud to introduce the new Advanced Jumbo Original, a modern version of this legendary vintage icon with refinements that make it even more appealing and useful for today’s guitarists.
Like the vintage models, the Advanced Jumbo Original features a round shoulder rosewood body. It also features a Sitka spruce top that is reinforced with traditional scalloped X-bracing. In a nod to the preferences of many modern players, the 25.5” mahogany neck has a comfortable SlimTaper™ profile that makes it easy to play for hours on end and is attached to the body with a compound dovetail neck-to-body joint that is fitted with hot hide glue. The neck is capped with an Indian rosewood fretboard with a 12” radius. The fretboard is equipped with 19 standard frets and decorated with the traditional Advanced Jumbo mother-of-pearl “Diamond and Arrows” inlays. The nut and saddle are bone, while the bridge pins are TUSQ®. The soundhole features historically accurate vintage 30s Advanced Jumbo dimensions and is slightly smaller than the soundholes used on most current Gibson acoustic guitars. Nickel-plated Grover® open-back tuners further contribute to the Advanced Jumbo Original’s vintage vibe, along with the Roy Smeck-style Firestripe pickguard and the script-style mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and Diamond and Arrows headstock inlay. To help make the Advanced Jumbo Original even more useful to today’s guitarists, it comes equipped with an L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle transducer and preamp, with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls that are easily accessible for the player while remaining practically invisible to the audience. The Advanced Jumbo Original has a beautiful gloss Vintage Sunburst finish and comes packed in a Gibson hardshell case to keep it safe while traveling to your next performance.
Highlights
- Round shoulder rosewood body
- Sitka spruce top with traditional scalloped x-bracing
- 25.5" scale mahogany neck with a SlimTaper profile
- Compound dovetail neck-to-body joint fitted with hot hide glue
- Rosewood fretboard with 19 standard frets
- Advanced jumbo mother-of-pearl diamond and arrows headstock and fretboard inlays
- L.R. Baggs VTC electronics
- Hardshell case
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Rosewood
Binding Single-ply Cream, Top, Back, and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Rosewood
Body Shape Advanced Jumbo
Body Styles Round Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
Side Rosewood
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 19
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother-of-pearl Diamonds and Arrows
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body; Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin
Preamp L.R. Baggs VTC
Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs VTC
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Rosewood Sloped Rectangle, Closed Slot
Bridge Pins TUSQ
finish Nickel
Pickguard Roy Smeck Style; Firestripe
Saddle Material Bone
Strap Buttons Endpin Jack
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Black
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Open Back
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell
Model: RSAJVSPSL0993
Headstock Inlay Script Gibson Logo and Diamond and Arrows Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Gibson Advanced Jumbo Original, Vintage Sunburst
Gibson Advanced Jumbo Original, Vintage Sunburst
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Free & Fast Shipping
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Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
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Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
Legendary style and sound, updated to meet the needs of modern guitarists
During the Great Depression, when optimism was low, Gibson created a new line of “advanced” instruments with enlarged body dimensions that delivered increased volume, projection, and improved bass response. One of these new models was the Advanced Jumbo, which was initially produced for only three years: from 1936 until its discontinuation in 1938. Due to its relatively low production numbers, the model largely flew under the radar for many players despite being a superb-sounding and performing instrument. Today, vintage Advanced Jumbo models are some of the most desirable, highly valued, and arguably best-sounding vintage acoustic guitars in the world. They’re loud and responsive, with plenty of bass that’s matched by articulate and balanced treble. Now, Gibson is proud to introduce the new Advanced Jumbo Original, a modern version of this legendary vintage icon with refinements that make it even more appealing and useful for today’s guitarists.
Like the vintage models, the Advanced Jumbo Original features a round shoulder rosewood body. It also features a Sitka spruce top that is reinforced with traditional scalloped X-bracing. In a nod to the preferences of many modern players, the 25.5” mahogany neck has a comfortable SlimTaper™ profile that makes it easy to play for hours on end and is attached to the body with a compound dovetail neck-to-body joint that is fitted with hot hide glue. The neck is capped with an Indian rosewood fretboard with a 12” radius. The fretboard is equipped with 19 standard frets and decorated with the traditional Advanced Jumbo mother-of-pearl “Diamond and Arrows” inlays. The nut and saddle are bone, while the bridge pins are TUSQ®. The soundhole features historically accurate vintage 30s Advanced Jumbo dimensions and is slightly smaller than the soundholes used on most current Gibson acoustic guitars. Nickel-plated Grover® open-back tuners further contribute to the Advanced Jumbo Original’s vintage vibe, along with the Roy Smeck-style Firestripe pickguard and the script-style mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and Diamond and Arrows headstock inlay. To help make the Advanced Jumbo Original even more useful to today’s guitarists, it comes equipped with an L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle transducer and preamp, with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls that are easily accessible for the player while remaining practically invisible to the audience. The Advanced Jumbo Original has a beautiful gloss Vintage Sunburst finish and comes packed in a Gibson hardshell case to keep it safe while traveling to your next performance.
Highlights
- Round shoulder rosewood body
- Sitka spruce top with traditional scalloped x-bracing
- 25.5" scale mahogany neck with a SlimTaper profile
- Compound dovetail neck-to-body joint fitted with hot hide glue
- Rosewood fretboard with 19 standard frets
- Advanced jumbo mother-of-pearl diamond and arrows headstock and fretboard inlays
- L.R. Baggs VTC electronics
- Hardshell case
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Rosewood
Binding Single-ply Cream, Top, Back, and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Rosewood
Body Shape Advanced Jumbo
Body Styles Round Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
Side Rosewood
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 19
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother-of-pearl Diamonds and Arrows
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body; Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin
Preamp L.R. Baggs VTC
Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs VTC
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Rosewood Sloped Rectangle, Closed Slot
Bridge Pins TUSQ
finish Nickel
Pickguard Roy Smeck Style; Firestripe
Saddle Material Bone
Strap Buttons Endpin Jack
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Black
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Open Back
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell
Model: RSAJVSPSL0993
Headstock Inlay Script Gibson Logo and Diamond and Arrows Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
