Gibson j 35 1939 fullers reissue driver

For guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge. Photos of ebay musical instruments for sale 2012 gibson j 35 fuller 1939 reissue this is a reissue of the first dreadnaught that gibson made. Gibson has recently resurrected the j 35 as a full production model again, under the internal designation model rs35. Gibson j35 vintage sunburst collectors edition ltd ed. Fullers reissue j35 gibson acoustic gibson brands forums. Gibson j 100 xtra jumbo electro acoustic guitar rutherglen, glasgow i will be selling some of my collection starting with the gibson j 100 extra. Originally known as the jumbo 35, the j 35 was the predecessor to the iconic j 45. Vintage sunburst finish red spruce adirondack top mahogany back and sides pearl 30s logo grover butterbean tuners luthiers choice neck. Current gibson acoustic inventory call for pricing. Dan wean shreds some ryan adams and gives you the run down on the chicago music. What impressed me most about gibsons reissue was its clarity and liveliness. Originally selling for less than forty dollars this guitar was a. I found a gibson j35 50 year anniversary at a local pawn shop. Vintage sunburst finishred spruce adirondack top mahogany back and sides pearl 30s logogrover butterbean tunersluthiers choice neck.

If this instrument does not appear on the instruments page it has been sold, and is no longer available. The bottom end is plentiful, but is not at all boomy. Nicknamed the workhorse and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its roundshoulder, dreadnought line. I went to a guitar shop and they had a gibson j 45 so i was playing it and it sounded great, but it just felt awful, like the neck felt goofy but this was probably just because of a bad setup so i wont take any. The body evolved in size from the jumbo to advanced jumbo dimensions. Pawn shop gibson j35 posted in acoustic guitar discussion. Mitch gallagher tries out a few licks on the j 35 reissue acousticelectric guitar, which is handmade in gibson s bozeman, montana factory.

Gibson s acoustic custom shop brings back one of the most incredible under the radar acoustic in its history. Fuller guitars in houston, one of the top sellers of gibson guitars, has special request guitars made for them by gibson. Gibson j35 1939 fuller reissue 2004 sunburst reverb. Body size at lower bout is 17, scale lenght 2558, 4 nut width. Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available is shown on our instruments page here. Should i get gibson j 45 or an epiphone aj45 so im looking to get my first mid to high end acoustic and i really love the j 45 design. We have had several of these and are always impressed with the tone. Fuller guitars in houston, one of the top sellers of gibson guitars, has special. The gibson j 45 is a dreadnought style acoustic guitar manufactured by the gibson guitar corporation. This particular one is in really great condition in addition to the monster sound. Its in very good to excellent condition and comes with the origonal brown hsc. If youre talking about the standard modern j 160e i.

Tyler takes a bit of time away from his work bench to tell you about this wonderful 1939. The gibson j35 is a very warm sounding guitar with lots of projection. Acoustic guitar senior editor teja gerken demonstrates the gibson j35 guitar. How do they do it, those alwayssurprising mandolin persons. Gibson j35 vintage collectors edition acoustic guitar. These beautiful guitars were produced from 1938 to 1942 as a regular model and this is one of only 96 ever made. This gibson trojan has 3 unscalloped tone bars and a replacement maple bridge plate. Photos and descriptions of previously sold instruments may be found here. No repair work performed except a small plugged strap button hole at the heel, some glued surface hairline cracks in. To be notified of examples of this model or similar instruments in the. Production stopped during world war ii, but the model saw a reissue window in the late 1980s and a limited run of 250 specimens in 1995. Gibson super jumbo, top of the line gibson flattop made in 1938, fon 54 d4, as stamped on the neckblock. Here, we have a players grade, 1940 gibson j 35 that has even landed on a recording session or two. The company recently reintroduced the j35 to its gibson acoustic line.

Gibson j 35 model flat top acoustic guitar 1937, made in kalamazoo, michigan, sunburst top, dark back and sides finish, mahogany back, sides and neck. Sometime in 1942, someone at gibson decided to paint a few j 35s with a nearopaque blond top finish. Gibson acoustics master luthiers in bozeman, montana, have created a beautiful vintageinspired instrument sure to be coveted by flattop players. This guitar would be quite rare, fine and desirable by simply being a j 35. While the gibson j 45 is the most popular guitar in the acoustic guitar lineup its predecessor the j 35 arguably has stronger projection with its x bracing pattern and 30s style design.

How do they manage to find super clean, original 62yearold gibson j 45 guitars like this. All original parts except the tuner buttons and bridge pins. Think the interior bracing is different than the typical j 45, maybe closer to the aj. The reissue of the gibson j35 comes in one finish only. Made in the states with the best luthiers in the world the micro lr baggs sold, is already doing very well on a good amp. Unfollow j 35 gibson to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Different styles played on a 2004 gibson j 35 fuller 1939 reissue. Gibson jumbo guitar discontinued 1936 and replaced by the gibson trojanjumbo 35 j 35. All over nice and original condition including tuners, bridge, frets, finish. Basically, theyre just a standard slopeshoulder gibson jumbo with an added pickup and modified neck joint. The j 45 is gibson s bestselling acoustic of all time. Gibson j35 guitar gibson j35 guitar jumbo 35 guitar gibson trojan. Owf, i need to call fuller s and get the scoop on this j 35. Fullers guitar is an authorized gibson montana dealer.

It is generally regarded as gibson s most famous and widely used acoustic guitar model. Gibson collectors refer to the very first j 35s ever produced as trojans. Gibson j35 acoustic guitar in antique natural andertons. Manufactured in 2005 with spruce top and mahogany back, sides and neck, this is a full size jumbo acoustic with. The gibson j series is a line of jumbo acoustic guitars manufactured by gibson guitar corporation series. Gibson custom historic 1936 j35 vintage sunburst with case body angled. Gibson j35 fuller 1939 reissue 2012 sunburst reverb. Differences between the j 35 trojan and the jumbo were minor. Replacement speakers compression drivers speaker grills, clamps and. The serial number of this guitar includes the letter h, which would indicate 1942 production, but gibson shipping records stopped listing serial numbers at that time, so its place in the j 35 j. Gibson s j 35 model was introduced in 1936 and originally produced for five years.

Gibson custom shop historic 1936 j35 acoustic guitar with case. The original advanced jumbo was produced in low numbers from 1936 1939, meaning it. Not only are they not ladder braced, the tops are solid spruce, not laminate like the old ones. Gibson used, 1941 jumbo 35 acoustic guitar mandolin. The j 35 was gibson s working mans jumbo flattop in the late 1930s. Different styles played on a 2004 gibson j35 fuller 1939 reissue. The j 35 was manufactured in far greater quantity than any other prewar gibson dreadnought, with an average of 380 produced each year from 1937 to 40. Bracing changed from three to two nonscalloped tonebars during 1939 fuller and more dynamic. Find great deals on ebay for gibson j35 and gibson j45. Featuring vintage 1930s advanced xbracing pattern resulting in outstanding projection. Order your gibson custom shop historic 1936 j35 acoustic guitar with.

It is a j 35, the model that preceded the famous j 45. The company recently reintroduced the j 35 to its gibson acoustic line, which is built in bozeman, montana, and todays j 35 has all the sonic and aesthetic charm of its ancestor, and is once again priced. This limited edition j 35 delivers the look, feel and sound of gibson s iconic j 35 as a seasoned vintage instrument. The more commonly seen model j 45 was introduced in 1942 and had the only a gibson is good enough banner, which the jumbo 35 has not. Yet another very special pre war guitar from dying breed music. If the j 45 is a powerful and warm all round the j 35 has a slightly brighter sound the travels a bit further even though it. This is a reissue of the first dreadnaught that gibson made.

Gibson j 35 has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. Handcrafted exclusively from solid tonewoods, sitka spruce and mahogany. Im pretty lacking on gibson acoustic history and values. The following year, j 35 production surged to 855, which topped production for all other gibson models with the exception of the v25 violin. Buy the gibson j 35 vintage sunburst collectors edition ltd ed and get free delivery. Specially ordered by fuller s vintage guitar in houston, texas, those 1939 reissues are very accurate with. This guitar is special and rare because it is also a fuller reissue. This limited edition features a thermally aged adirondack red spruce top, wide 1.

Gibson j35 fullers vintage guitar 1939 reissue 2007 reverb. The original advanced jumbo was produced in low numbers from 19361939. The 2016 j 35 is a modern affordable version of an historical gibson guitar. The j 35 became one of gibson s most popular prewar flattops and remained in production until 1942, when it was replaced by the j 45. Initially the j 35 was introduced as a gibson trojan, but the name was quickly changed to j 35 there really very little difference between a trojan and the j 35. After that, mitch shares a tech tip on adjusting your guitars truss rod. Gibson j35 guitar gibson j35 guitar jumbo 35 guitar. I was told over the phone fullers that the j 35 is an oj compared to various fullers custom sjs, the 1939 reissue j 35 has a thinner finish, which improves the sound the j 35 has forward shifted bracing, like the aj alsol, i understood, but perhaps misunderstood, that fullers has several j 35s in stock. Enjoy the demo, then check out hires images of our instock gibson j 35s at the link above. Gibson j35 fullers custom 1939 vintage reissue reverb. As with all things vintage gibson, the specs of this model changed a bit over the years. Gibson jumbo guitar info flattop flat top vintage 1934.