Rooted in Depression-era craftsmanship, the Gibson 1936 J-35 represents a pivotal moment in acoustic guitar design. This Custom Historic model faithfully recreates the original Advanced Jumbo with authentic construction methods: Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top, hot hide glue joinery, and bone hardware. The 1.77-inch nut width and open-slot bridge deliver a balanced, articulate voice that cuts through ensemble arrangements while maintaining impressive solo presence. Hand-built by Gibson's Master Luthiers in Bozeman, Montana, each instrument captures the warm, resonant character that defined the J-35's legacy. The slope-shoulder silhouette and vintage aesthetic combine with professional-grade playability to create an instrument that honors its storied past while meeting contemporary performance demands.
SPECIFICATIONS
String Type: Steel Number of Strings: 6 Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed Body Shape: Round Shoulder Jumbo Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany Top Wood: Thermally Aged Red Spruce Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS Color: Vintage Sunburst Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing Binding: Multi-ply top/back Neck Wood: Mahogany Neck Shape: V Radius: 12" Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dots Number of Frets: 19, Standard Scale Length: 24.75" Nut Width: 1.77" Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone Bridge Material: Rosewood Tuning Machines: Strap Cream buttons Strings: .012-.053 Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
