New for 2016, this model stays true to the original in every way, including the same round-shoulder dreadnought body design, an enhanced top made from Thermally Cured Adirondack red spruce, custom vintage hide glue top bracing, and back and sides constructed from genuine mahogany.Thermally Aged TopThis allows us to replicate the aging process on the cellular level for that legendary Gibson Acoustic vintage sound and appearanceNew TunersPeriod correct style tuners for added authenticityImproved FeelFingerboard edge is softened to comfortably fit the contour of the player's handEnhanced FinishFiner grit sandpaper and polishing compounds for smooth VOS 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 2016Thermally Aged Top: This allows us to replicate the aging process on the cellular level for that legendary Gibson Acoustic vintage sound and appearanceNew Tuners: Period correct style tuners for added authenticityImproved Feel: Fingerboard edge is softened to comfortably fit the contour of the player's handEnhanced Finish: Finer grit sandpaper and polishing compounds for smooth VOS 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