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Continue ShoppingGibson Jumbo 55 Sunburst 1941
Finish Details: | Full Over-spray |
Body Material: | Mahogany |
Body Details: | Mahogany back & sides with a solid spruce top -- There are repaired cracks on the sides just above both waists -- The finish at the treble side of the tongue is cracked and chipped from a past neck reset. - There are vertical cracks in the top spanning from both sides of the tongue to the sound hole from this as well. They have been repaired and are stable. |
Neck Material: | Mahogany |
Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
Neck Profile: | Large, U-Shape |
Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret: .96", 12th: 1.06"12 |
Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
Nut Width: | 1-9/16" |
Neck Details: | One-piece mahogany neck with a bound rosewood board, center dot pearl inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock -- The board appears to have been painted a glossy black but has worn through to the rosewood over time. There are various sections under the paint that have been filled or repaired |
Electronics: | n/a |
Pickup Measurements: | n/a |
Hardware: | The tuning machine buttons have been replaced |
Modifications/Repairs: | Has been over-sprayed -- The board has been painted glossy black but has since worn away in various areas. Areas of the board under the paint have been filled/repaired. Most notable at the 4th fret and 6th through 10th frets. -- The tuning machine buttons have been replaced -- There are repaired cracks on the sides and top of the body |
Case Details: | Original Hard Shell Case |
Cosmetic Condition: | This Jumbo 55 shows moderate play wear. Minor nicks & dings exist throughout. Finish checking can be seen throughout the body. |
Serial Number: | 5227G |
Tech Notes: | Currently, set up with 12-gauge strings and low action. The truss rod is minimally adjustable but does hold the neck straight. The skinny frets show only light play wear. -- The FON dates this Gibson from 1941. |