Gibson Southern Jumbo Original (Baggs HiFi DNA Preamp) - vintage sunburst

Discover the Gibson Southern Jumbo, an iconic model that combines tradition and performance for musicians of all levels, from beginners to experts.

Overview

The Gibson Southern Jumbo was produced from 1942 to 1978 and was designed as a more luxurious version of the famous J-45 Round Shoulder. Original models from World War II are among the most sought-after steel-string acoustic guitars on the vintage market, particularly those with rosewood backs and sides. Its warm, expressive, and balanced tones make it a timeless instrument, prized for its versatility.

All-solid-wood construction for unmatched tone

The GIBSON Original Collection Southern Jumbo (OCRSSJHFVS) stands out for its all-solid-wood construction. It combines traditional woods tailored for music, featuring a Sitka spruce top, a mahogany body and neck, and a rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets. This classic combination offers an excellent balance between projection, warmth, and clarity, with well-defined midrange.

An innovative recording system for authentic tones

This Southern Jumbo Original is equipped with the exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA system. This system uses two pickups positioned beneath the bridge plate, replacing the standard piezo pickup. They capture both the vibrations of the strings and those of the soundboard, delivering exceptional, dynamic sound quality that faithfully reproduces the instrument’s original acoustic character with enhanced fidelity. Each pickup has its own active preamp, and the volume and tone controls are integrated into the inner rim of the soundhole.

A versatile guitar suited to all styles

The Southern Jumbo Original is a decidedly versatile electro-acoustic steel-string acoustic guitar, ideal for a wide range of musicians, regardless of their musical style or playing technique—whether fingerpicking or strumming.