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Gibson Montana Custom Shop Historic Reissue 1939 J-55 Faded Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Montana Custom Shop Historic Reissue 1939 J-55 Faded Vintage Sunburst

Serial Number: 21553008

Weight: 4lbs 4oz

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Description

This item is in great condition and is barely used, showing only minor signs of usage from display on our showroom floor.

When it was released the J-55 carried on the traditional of Gibson round shoulder acoustic instruments. It was one of four Jumbo guitars offered by Gibson in the 1930s. Decades after its original release the J-55 became extremely sought-after. 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.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 21553008
Product Color: Faded Vintage Sunburst
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: .012-.053, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Advanced Jumbo
Acoustic Cutaway Type: No Cutaway
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose
Top Material: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Traditional Hand-Scalloped Advanced X-Bracing
Body Binding: Single-Ply

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Luthiers Choice AJ
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.77" (44.95mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
Number of Frets: 19 Frets
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: Moustache
Tuning Machines: Open Back Cream Button
Fret Wire: Legend
Saddle: Bone
Pickguard: Tigerstripe
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Bridge Pins: Bone
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SKU: CSRS5539VS-21553008-U1

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Weight: 4lbs 4oz
Serial Number: 21553008

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 21553008
Product Color: Faded Vintage Sunburst
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: .012-.053, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Advanced Jumbo
Acoustic Cutaway Type: No Cutaway
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose
Top Material: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Traditional Hand-Scalloped Advanced X-Bracing
Body Binding: Single-Ply

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Luthiers Choice AJ
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.77" (44.95mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
Number of Frets: 19 Frets
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: Moustache
Tuning Machines: Open Back Cream Button
Fret Wire: Legend
Saddle: Bone
Pickguard: Tigerstripe
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Bridge Pins: Bone