2024 Gibson Murphy Lab 1939 SJ-100 Heavy Aged Faded Vintage Sunburst #23504026

The Gibson Murphy Lab 1939 SJ-100 Heavy Aged in Faded Vintage Sunburst captures the unmistakable character and timeless appeal of Gibson's legendary jumbo acoustics. Featuring a thermally aged red spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides, this exceptional instrument delivers a powerful, warm, and resonant voice with impressive projection and rich tonal depth. Traditional hand-scalloped X bracing, fitted with hot hide glue, enhances its responsiveness and vintage-inspired tonal character. The Murphy Lab Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish recreates the authentic look and feel of a well-loved vintage instrument, complete with beautifully aged details.

The two-piece maple neck features a comfortable round profile and an ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays. A traditional ebony moustache bridge with bone saddle and pins, bone nut, and distinctive SJ-100 firestripe pickguard complete its classic styling. Additional premium appointments include multi-ply top binding, single-ply back and fingerboard binding, Waverly tuning machines with ivoroid knobs, and a dovetail neck joint secured with hot hide glue. Every detail reflects Gibson's dedication to traditional construction and vintage authenticity.

With a 25.5" scale length, 1.725" nut width, and 12" fingerboard radius, the SJ-100 offers a comfortable playing experience across its 20 frets. Weighing just 4 lbs. 4 oz., this remarkable jumbo combines substantial acoustic power with impressive comfort and balance. Finished in Faded Vintage Sunburst and supplied with a Gibson Custom hardshell case, the Murphy Lab 1939 SJ-100 Heavy Aged is a stunning tribute to Gibson's golden-era craftsmanship and a truly special instrument for players and collectors alike.

Other specifications include:

• Body Style Jumbo
• Body Shape SJ-100
• Body Material Mahogany
• Top Thermally Aged Red Spruce
• Back Mahogany
• Side Mahogany
• Bracing Traditional Hand-Scalloped X Bracing, Hide Glue Fit
• Binding Multi-ply Top, Single Ply Back and Fretboard
• Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Profile Round
• Scale Length 647.7 mm / 25.5 in
• Fingerboard Material Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material 2-piece Maple
• Fret Count 20
• Frets Standard
• Nut Material Bone
• Nut Width 43.815 mm / 1.725 in
• Inlays Mother of Pearl Dot
• Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
• Bridge Ebony Moustache
• Saddle Material Bone
• Tuning Machines Waverly with Ivoroid Knob
• Pickguard SJ-100; Firestripe
• Truss Rod Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover Black, Stamped
• Bridge Pins Bone
• Strap Buttons Cream End Pin
• Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Case Gibson Custom Hardshell
• CSJB10VSHA
• 4 lbs 4 oz
• #23504026

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