Gibson Southern Jumbo Original VS
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Gibson
Southern Jumbo Original VS
Product Info
Article Number:
483431
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Southern Jumbo Original VS
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,628.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Southern Jumbo Original VS is a serious instrument – big, bold, and undeniably vintage-voiced. It’s built for players who love a powerful, resonant tone with a warm, woody character, and appreciate a comfortable, classic feel. Perfect for blues, roots, and Americana players seeking a stage-ready acoustic with a touch of Gibson heritage.
Product Description
- Gibson Southern Jumbo Original VS
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Body shape: Jumbo
- Back & sides: Solid mahogany
- Top: Solid Sitka spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms fretboard inlays
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 629 mm (24.8")
- Nut width: 43.8 mm (1.73")
- Bone nut
- Traditional belly up bridge
- holes in middle
- LR Baggs VTC pickup system
- Gotoh Keystone machine heads
- Colour: vintage sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid mahogany back/sides deliver warm, focused low-end response.
- • Sitka spruce top provides clarity and projection for a balanced tone.
- • LR Baggs VTC pickup offers clean amplified tones without excessive feedback.
- • Gotoh Keystone tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, a welcome upgrade.
CONS
- • The jumbo body size can be unwieldy for smaller players or those preferring comfort.
- • Mahogany construction limits versatility; not ideal for brighter genres like country.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
629 mm (24.8in)
Frets
20
Electronics
LR Baggs VTC
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VTC offers a more natural, acoustic tone than some of Gibson’s older, more colored systems, providing a cleaner amplified signal with less artificiality.
The neck profile is a classic '50s rounded shape, which some find comfortable but can be a bit full for players with very small hands; a visit to a shop to try it is recommended.
The traditional belly up bridge contributes to the guitar's projection and helps manage string tension, generally resulting in a comfortable action and a lively response.
