The J-35 is handcrafted exclusively from solid tone-woods, sitka spruce and mahogany. Featuring vintage 1930s advanced X- bracing pattern resulting in outstanding projection. The 2016 J-35 is the modern equivalent of that original round-shoulder flat-top with Gibson's historically celebrated, full-bodied acoustic tone.Truss Rod CoverNew 2016 engraved truss rod cover.Upgraded PickupLR Baggs Element VTC for ultimate plug and play easeImproved FeelFingerboard edge is softened to comfortably fit the contour of the player's handEnhanced FinishFiner grit sandpaper and polishing compounds for high gloss finishPremium SetupUtilizing state-of-the-art German engineered Plek technology to create the finest playing surface possible. Hand finished for the world's finest feel and playabilitySmoother hand rubbed and oiled fingerboard and bridgesNew penetrating and finishing oil lasts longer and maximizes wood’s natural vibrancy New and Improved for 2016Truss Rod Cover: New 2016 engraved truss rod cover.Upgraded Pickup: LR Baggs Element VTC for ultimate plug and play easeImproved Feel: Fingerboard edge is softened to comfortably fit the contour of the player's handEnhanced Finish: Finer grit sandpaper and polishing compounds for high gloss finishPremium Setup: Utilizing state-of-the-art German engineered Plek technology to create the finest playing surface possible. Hand finished for the world's finest feel and playabilitySmoother hand rubbed and oiled fingerboard and bridges: New penetrating and finishing oil lasts longer and maximizes wood’s natural vibrancy