When it was released, the J-55 carried on the tradition of Gibson round-shoulder acoustic instruments. It was one of four Jumbo guitars offered by Gibson in the 1930's, becoming extremely sought after decades after its original release. The new Custom Shop 1939 J-55 features premium ebony on the fingerboard and bridge, a long-scale neck, and a Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top. Distinctive custom additions include a Moustache bridge, terraced fire stripe pickguard, and a wide 1.77" nut width.
Shape - Advanced Jumbo
Back & Sides - Mahogany
Top - Thermally Aged Red spruce
Binding - Single-ply top, single-ply back
Neck
Neck - Mahogany
Profile - Luthiers Choice AJ
Nut width - 1.77" / 44.95mm
Fingerboard - Ebony
Scale length - 25.5" / 647.7mm
Number of frets - 19
Nut - Bone
Inlay - Mother-of-pearl Dots
Hardware
Bridge - Moustache, no inlay
Tuners - Open back cream button
Electronics - Under Saddle pickup