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Vintage 1973 GIBSON SOUTHERN JUMBO DELUXE Acoustic, Needs Some TLC, OCBC!
Estimated price for orientation: 995 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: GIBSON Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Body Type: Jumbo Model Year: 1973 Dexterity: Right-Handed Series: SOUTHERN JUMBO DELUXE String Configuration: 6 String Model: SOUTHERN JUMBO DELUXE
PLEASE READ: As you can see by googling my on-line store ALUMPSTER’S GUITARS, I generally sell only Martin, Gibson, Guild, Taylor, Larrivee, and Alvarez-Yairi guitars. Most of these models are made so well that they tend to increase in value and improve in the complexity and resonance of their sound as they age, regardless of their appearance. This guitar, like all my guitars, is available at a negotiable Buy It Now price in my on-line store at any time. I will also consider reasonable offers in my store, including installment payments and trade-ins. If you have a question about this guitar, please Google “alumpster’s guitars” to ask on-line or call 803-731-0515 and I will be happy to let you know if it will be available soon. The Gibson Southern Jumbo/Country Western model guitars were created in 1943 during WW II, according to some as a perk specifically for the Gibson distributors below the Mason-Dixon Line. As with many of Gibson’s models—especially during the early war years--there are many variations in the specs over the original 36 years of production, but the bottom line remained the same: it was and is a big guitar designed to hold its own and more against the banjo and fiddle players of the world. George Gruhn’s Guide to American Guitars (p. 283) starts with the square-shouldered dreadnought shape and the 16” lower bout to identify a post-1963 Southern Jumbo Deluxe like this one. The Brazilian rosewood bridge and fingerboard are part of the original “deluxe” package, but the belly below bridge dates it as after 1969; the non-adjustable saddle and the “Made in U.S.A.” on the back of the headstock make it after 1970; the “deluxe” pearl small block fingerboard inlay, the pearl crown peghead inlay, the style of the Gibson logo, the 4-ply body binding with the black outer layer, the black back stripe, the multi-stripe rosette, and the 2-ply fingerboard binding supposedly make it 1974 to 1977. While the large 3-point pickguard supposedly became black in 1972 and this one is obviously tortoise, I’m assuming that difference is one of the distinctions of the “Deluxe” model designation. The serial number itself is in the 1973 to 1975 ballpark, but given the unreliability of Gibson’s serial numbers as dating indicators, the 1973 date I’ve assigned to this great guitar is based as much on the changing specs as on the rather low serial number. This is probably Too Much Information anyway, and doesn’t really tell you what you need to know about this particular Southern Jumbo. Cosmetically, the finish is good other than some slight finish crazing and the several specific damaged areas. The mahogany back and sides have a number of cracks, apparently due to a single bad day at the office: there is a long crack around the treble side, two binding chips and some finish missing at the point of impact, and five small cracks in the back at the edges; all are visible in the pictures. The neck, frets, and fretboard are in very good condition overall for a vintage Gibson, suggesting that it was damaged early in its career and unplayed for a long time. The headstock and other inlay is still very good (although the truss rod cover is missing), and obviously the tuners have been removed (I may be able to find them or equivalents). The very good news in all this is that all of this damage is very fixable, and none of it involves the soundboard or the neck (which is fine). With competent repairs the result will be a great-sounding Gibson Southern Jumbo guitar with tons of character and jam cred. It’s not prettied up with abalone and such, but it can once again be a great looking and sounding guitar, embodying everything that the name Gibson has stood for over the last century or so. The case is probably original, an excellent “deluxe” chip board case in very good structural shape. The hardware works fine, the royal blue plush is soft and fuzzy; even the pocket is intact. The guitar fits perfectly, and the case offers this classic instrument excellent protection.Buyer pays a flat rate of $55 for insurance and shipping to the lower 48 states; shipping costs elsewhere will be negotiated as necessary. Payment by Paypal is preferred; cashiers and personal checks are acceptable, but checks must clear before the guitar will be shipped.I have tried to be perfectly clear and accurate in describing this PROJECT instrument, so its return will not be accepted unless it can be shown that it was egregiously misrepresented in this listing. Please check out the pictures and ask any questions you might have before buying.Thank you for your interest in this potentially fine vintage guitar.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | GIBSON |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Body Type: | Jumbo |
| Model Year: | 1973 | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| Series: | SOUTHERN JUMBO DELUXE | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Model: | SOUTHERN JUMBO DELUXE |
PLEASE READ: As you can see by googling my on-line store ALUMPSTER’S GUITARS, I generally sell only Martin, Gibson, Guild, Taylor, Larrivee, and Alvarez-Yairi guitars. Most of these models are made so well that they tend to increase in value and improve in the complexity and resonance of their sound as they age, regardless of their appearance. This guitar, like all my guitars, is available at a negotiable Buy It Now price in my on-line store at any time. I will also consider reasonable offers in my store, including installment payments and trade-ins. If you have a question about this guitar, please Google “alumpster’s guitars” to ask on-line or call 803-731-0515 and I will be happy to let you know if it will be available soon. The Gibson Southern Jumbo/Country Western model guitars were created in 1943 during WW II, according to some as a perk specifically for the Gibson distributors below the Mason-Dixon Line. As with many of Gibson’s models—especially during the early war years--there are many variations in the specs over the original 36 years of production, but the bottom line remained the same: it was and is a big guitar designed to hold its own and more against the banjo and fiddle players of the world. George Gruhn’s Guide to American Guitars (p. 283) starts with the square-shouldered dreadnought shape and the 16” lower bout to identify a post-1963 Southern Jumbo Deluxe like this one. The Brazilian rosewood bridge and fingerboard are part of the original “deluxe” package, but the belly below bridge dates it as after 1969; the non-adjustable saddle and the “Made in U.S.A.” on the back of the headstock make it after 1970; the “deluxe” pearl small block fingerboard inlay, the pearl crown peghead inlay, the style of the Gibson logo, the 4-ply body binding with the black outer layer, the black back stripe, the multi-stripe rosette, and the 2-ply fingerboard binding supposedly make it 1974 to 1977. While the large 3-point pickguard supposedly became black in 1972 and this one is obviously tortoise, I’m assuming that difference is one of the distinctions of the “Deluxe” model designation. The serial number itself is in the 1973 to 1975 ballpark, but given the unreliability of Gibson’s serial numbers as dating indicators, the 1973 date I’ve assigned to this great guitar is based as much on the changing specs as on the rather low serial number. This is probably Too Much Information anyway, and doesn’t really tell you what you need to know about this particular Southern Jumbo. Cosmetically, the finish is good other than some slight finish crazing and the several specific damaged areas. The mahogany back and sides have a number of cracks, apparently due to a single bad day at the office: there is a long crack around the treble side, two binding chips and some finish missing at the point of impact, and five small cracks in the back at the edges; all are visible in the pictures. The neck, frets, and fretboard are in very good condition overall for a vintage Gibson, suggesting that it was damaged early in its career and unplayed for a long time. The headstock and other inlay is still very good (although the truss rod cover is missing), and obviously the tuners have been removed (I may be able to find them or equivalents). The very good news in all this is that all of this damage is very fixable, and none of it involves the soundboard or the neck (which is fine). With competent repairs the result will be a great-sounding Gibson Southern Jumbo guitar with tons of character and jam cred. It’s not prettied up with abalone and such, but it can once again be a great looking and sounding guitar, embodying everything that the name Gibson has stood for over the last century or so. The case is probably original, an excellent “deluxe” chip board case in very good structural shape. The hardware works fine, the royal blue plush is soft and fuzzy; even the pocket is intact. The guitar fits perfectly, and the case offers this classic instrument excellent protection.Buyer pays a flat rate of $55 for insurance and shipping to the lower 48 states; shipping costs elsewhere will be negotiated as necessary. Payment by Paypal is preferred; cashiers and personal checks are acceptable, but checks must clear before the guitar will be shipped.I have tried to be perfectly clear and accurate in describing this PROJECT instrument, so its return will not be accepted unless it can be shown that it was egregiously misrepresented in this listing. Please check out the pictures and ask any questions you might have before buying.Thank you for your interest in this potentially fine vintage guitar.