When it was released the J-55 carried on the traditional of Gibson round shoulder acoustic instruments. It was one of four Jumbo guitars offered by Gibson in the 1930s. Decades after its original release the J-55 became extremely sought-after. The new Custom Shop 1939 J-55 features premium ebony on the fingerboard and bridge, a long-scale neck, and a Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top. Distinctive custom additions include a Moustache bridge, terraced fire stripe pickguard, and a wide 1.77" nut width.
Body Shape:Advanced Jumbo Back & Sides:Mahogany Top:Thermally Aged Red Spruce Binding:Single-ply top, single-ply back Neck:Mahogany Profile:Historic AJ Nut Width:1.77" / 44.95mm Fingerboard:Ebony Scale Length:25.5" / 647.7mm Number of Frets:19 Nut:Bone Inlay:Mother-of-pearl Dots Bridge:Moustache, no inlay Tuners:Open back cream button
