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The 2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo in Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood is a beautiful study in color, texture, and time. Its soundboard carries the subdued shades of an ancient forest, while the back glows with the warmth of honey, copper, and amber. A vivid blue mosaic rosette brings these earthy colors into striking focus, giving the instrument a personality that feels both organic and unmistakably individual. Recently built in 2026, this guitar is offered used in nearly new condition with minimal handling, its musical journey only just beginning.

At its heart is a remarkable Dark Forest Ancient Cypress top, carbon dated to 3,758 years old. Sourced from salvaged bald cypress logs long preserved underwater, this extraordinary wood connects the instrument to a natural history stretching back nearly four millennia. Through the efforts of Aaron Lucas at Dark Forest Cypress, carefully selected examples of this reclaimed timber have found new life as soundboards for exceptional guitars. Jewitt prizes the material for its depth and almost ethereal character, an especially evocative quality in wood that has waited so long to become music.

Visually, this particular top is mesmerizing. Fine, closely spaced grain lines travel across a palette of smoky olive, muted bronze, and soft gold, with subtle variations that reward a closer look. The Tasmanian Blackwood back and sides offer a radiant counterpart, their warm color threaded with darker ribbons and delicate waves of figure. Across the back, the grain creates a beautiful sense of movement, with glimmers of curl crossing the longer vertical lines. The contrast between the quiet cypress and luminous blackwood gives this guitar much of its distinctive presence.

Tasmanian Blackwood is admired for its expressive midrange and tonal kinship with Hawaiian Koa, making it a compelling partner for the depth and atmospheric character Jewitt finds in ancient cypress. It is an enticing combination for players drawn to warmth, nuance, and a richly colored musical palette. The JJ Small Jumbo places these woods within a graceful silhouette, with rounded shoulders, a generous lower bout, and a defined waist. Triple laminated sides complete the body construction, while a Brazilian Rosewood arm rest provides a welcoming contour beneath the picking arm.

The decorative work is equally thoughtful. Brazilian Rosewood binding outlines the body, accompanied by black, flamed maple, and black purflings around the top and back. The blue dyed burl maple mosaic rosette is particularly captivating, its individually shaped segments revealing swirling blue grain and small flashes of natural amber within fine dark borders. The effect recalls pieces of luminous stone arranged around the soundhole. An end wedge combining ebony, blue dyed burl, and Tasmanian Blackwood carries that interplay of color to the base of the instrument, while the sculpted ebony bridge and ebony pins provide a restrained visual anchor.

A one piece Honduran Mahogany neck with a modified V profile meets the body at the 14th fret, supporting a beautifully understated Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard. Its 16 inch radius, 25.4 inch scale length, 1 3/4 inch nut width, and 2 1/4 inch bridge spacing offer a familiar and accommodating playing layout. Brazilian Rosewood veneers dress both faces of the headstock, where flowing dark grain sets off the white mother of pearl Jewitt signature and elegant cat eye inlays. Gotoh 510 tuning machines in Cosmo Black and a magnetic Brazilian Rosewood truss rod cover complete the presentation with quiet refinement.

Weighing 4 pounds, 11 ounces and accompanied by a Gibson J-185 hardshell case, this nearly new Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo brings remarkable materials into a beautifully cohesive whole. From the ancient grain of its cypress soundboard to the brilliant blue surrounding its soundhole, every detail invites attention, and every new song adds another chapter to a story thousands of years in the making.

Other specifications include:

  • Dark Forest Ancient Cypress Top - Carbon Dated 3758 Years Old
  • Tasmanian Blackwood Back & Sides
  • Triple Laminated Sides
  • Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Ebony Bridge
  • One Piece Honduran Mahogany Neck
  • Brazilian Rosewood Body Binding
  • Brazilian Rosewood Arm Rest
  • Black / Flamed Maple / Black Top & Back Purflings
  • Ebony with Blue Dyed Burl & Tasmanian Blackwood End Wedge
  • Brazilian Rosewood Front & Rear Headstock Veneers
  • White Mother of Pearl Jewitt Headstock Logo & Cat-eye Inlays
  • Blue Dyed Burl Maple Mosaic Rosette
  • Modified V Neck Profile
  • 14 Fret Neck Joint
  • Gotoh 510 Tuning Machines in Cosmo Black
  • Magnetic Brazilian Rosewood Truss Rod Cover
  • Ebony Pins
  • Gibson J-185 Hardshell Case Included
  • 16" Fingerboard Radius
  • 25.4" Scale Length
  • 1 3/4" Nut Width
  • 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing
  • 4 lb 11 oz
  • 260994

For more information about this Jeff Jewitt JJ, please contact us.

Manufacturer
Jeff Jewitt
Actual Weight
4.11
Body Style
Small Jumbo
Model
JJ
Condition
Excellent
Series
Artist Series
Body Style
14 Fret
Strings
6
Pickup
No
Color
Natural

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SKU: 260994 USED
Weight: 4 lbs 11 oz

2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo - Dark Forest Ancient Cypress & Tasmanian Blackwood #260994

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The 2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo in Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood is a beautiful study in color, texture, and time. Its soundboard carries the subdued shades of an ancient forest, while the back glows with the warmth of honey, copper, and amber. A vivid blue mosaic rosette brings these earthy colors into striking focus, giving the instrument a personality that feels both organic and unmistakably individual. Recently built in 2026, this guitar is offered used in nearly new condition with minimal handling, its musical journey only just beginning.

At its heart is a remarkable Dark Forest Ancient Cypress top, carbon dated to 3,758 years old. Sourced from salvaged bald cypress logs long preserved underwater, this extraordinary wood connects the instrument to a natural history stretching back nearly four millennia. Through the efforts of Aaron Lucas at Dark Forest Cypress, carefully selected examples of this reclaimed timber have found new life as soundboards for exceptional guitars. Jewitt prizes the material for its depth and almost ethereal character, an especially evocative quality in wood that has waited so long to become music.

Visually, this particular top is mesmerizing. Fine, closely spaced grain lines travel across a palette of smoky olive, muted bronze, and soft gold, with subtle variations that reward a closer look. The Tasmanian Blackwood back and sides offer a radiant counterpart, their warm color threaded with darker ribbons and delicate waves of figure. Across the back, the grain creates a beautiful sense of movement, with glimmers of curl crossing the longer vertical lines. The contrast between the quiet cypress and luminous blackwood gives this guitar much of its distinctive presence.

Tasmanian Blackwood is admired for its expressive midrange and tonal kinship with Hawaiian Koa, making it a compelling partner for the depth and atmospheric character Jewitt finds in ancient cypress. It is an enticing combination for players drawn to warmth, nuance, and a richly colored musical palette. The JJ Small Jumbo places these woods within a graceful silhouette, with rounded shoulders, a generous lower bout, and a defined waist. Triple laminated sides complete the body construction, while a Brazilian Rosewood arm rest provides a welcoming contour beneath the picking arm.

The decorative work is equally thoughtful. Brazilian Rosewood binding outlines the body, accompanied by black, flamed maple, and black purflings around the top and back. The blue dyed burl maple mosaic rosette is particularly captivating, its individually shaped segments revealing swirling blue grain and small flashes of natural amber within fine dark borders. The effect recalls pieces of luminous stone arranged around the soundhole. An end wedge combining ebony, blue dyed burl, and Tasmanian Blackwood carries that interplay of color to the base of the instrument, while the sculpted ebony bridge and ebony pins provide a restrained visual anchor.

A one piece Honduran Mahogany neck with a modified V profile meets the body at the 14th fret, supporting a beautifully understated Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard. Its 16 inch radius, 25.4 inch scale length, 1 3/4 inch nut width, and 2 1/4 inch bridge spacing offer a familiar and accommodating playing layout. Brazilian Rosewood veneers dress both faces of the headstock, where flowing dark grain sets off the white mother of pearl Jewitt signature and elegant cat eye inlays. Gotoh 510 tuning machines in Cosmo Black and a magnetic Brazilian Rosewood truss rod cover complete the presentation with quiet refinement.

Weighing 4 pounds, 11 ounces and accompanied by a Gibson J-185 hardshell case, this nearly new Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo brings remarkable materials into a beautifully cohesive whole. From the ancient grain of its cypress soundboard to the brilliant blue surrounding its soundhole, every detail invites attention, and every new song adds another chapter to a story thousands of years in the making.

Other specifications include:

  • Dark Forest Ancient Cypress Top - Carbon Dated 3758 Years Old
  • Tasmanian Blackwood Back & Sides
  • Triple Laminated Sides
  • Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Ebony Bridge
  • One Piece Honduran Mahogany Neck
  • Brazilian Rosewood Body Binding
  • Brazilian Rosewood Arm Rest
  • Black / Flamed Maple / Black Top & Back Purflings
  • Ebony with Blue Dyed Burl & Tasmanian Blackwood End Wedge
  • Brazilian Rosewood Front & Rear Headstock Veneers
  • White Mother of Pearl Jewitt Headstock Logo & Cat-eye Inlays
  • Blue Dyed Burl Maple Mosaic Rosette
  • Modified V Neck Profile
  • 14 Fret Neck Joint
  • Gotoh 510 Tuning Machines in Cosmo Black
  • Magnetic Brazilian Rosewood Truss Rod Cover
  • Ebony Pins
  • Gibson J-185 Hardshell Case Included
  • 16" Fingerboard Radius
  • 25.4" Scale Length
  • 1 3/4" Nut Width
  • 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing
  • 4 lb 11 oz
  • 260994

For more information about this Jeff Jewitt JJ, please contact us.

Manufacturer
Jeff Jewitt
Actual Weight
4.11
Body Style
Small Jumbo
Model
JJ
Condition
Excellent
Series
Artist Series
Body Style
14 Fret
Strings
6
Pickup
No
Color
Natural

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2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood
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2026 Jeff Jewitt JJ Small Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Dark Forest Ancient Cypress and Tasmanian Blackwood

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