Gibson 1939 J-55 Faded VS
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Gibson
1939 J-55 Faded VS
Product Info
Article Number:
482850
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
1939 J-55 Faded VS
Category:
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,397.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 1939 J-55 Faded is a serious instrument—a genuine recreation of a golden-era Gibson. The aged spruce top really opens up, giving it a mature, woody tone perfect for blues, roots, and singer-songwriters wanting that vintage vibe. It's a powerhouse for players who appreciate a big, resonant sound and don't mind a substantial guitar.
Product Description
- Gibson 1939 J-55 Faded VS
- Steel-String Guitar
- Custom Shop - Historic Collection
- Advanced jumbo body design
- Solid mahogany back and sides
- Thermally treated and aged solid red spruce
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Mother-of-pearl "dots" fretboard inlays
- 19 Frets
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Bone nut
- Moustache bridge
- Open back machine heads with cream-coloured buttons
- Colour: Faded Vintage Sunburst
- Includes a case
- Made in the USA
PROS
- • Thermally aged spruce top delivers exceptional responsiveness and vintage tone.
- • Solid mahogany back and sides provide warmth and focused projection.
- • Ebony fretboard offers smooth playability and sustain.
- • Custom Shop construction ensures meticulous detail and high-quality craftsmanship.
CONS
- • The jumbo body can be unwieldy for players with smaller frames.
- • Faded finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may not appeal to all tastes.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Thermally treated and aged solid red spruce
Back & Sides
Solid mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
19
Electronics
None (acoustic)
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thermal aging essentially accelerates the natural aging process, loosening the wood’s structure for improved responsiveness, harmonic complexity, and a more immediate vintage character.
Gibson’s Historic Collection aims for accuracy, so the neck profile is intended to replicate the 'slim vintage' feel of the original, though slight variations are possible.
The faded finish is thinner than a gloss finish, so it has minimal impact on the guitar’s structural integrity or tone – the wood still resonates freely.
