Jumbo Acoustic Guitars

The jumbo acoustic guitar was popularised by Gibson in the 1930s. As Martin pioneered the dreadnought shape in the early 20^th Century, Gibson sought to produce something more alluring, both in sound and aesthetic. The result was the Gibson Advanced Jumbo, which later became the Super Jumbo (SJ-200).

Compared its other big-bodied brother, the dreadnought, the jumbo has a more curve-centric design. A wider, lower bout and a relatively slim middle results in an alluring set of curves, with the body often going a little deeper than other models. This design offers a distinct resonance; loud, warm and perfectly suited to hard-hitters. If you strum hard, the jumbo will respond in kind! Many also observe a brighter top-end, though this often depends on the tonewoods used.

Our jumbo acoustic guitar selection features some of the biggest names going; Gretsch, Faith, Gibson and Sigma, to name a few. If you’ve got any queries about our selection, please get in touch with us – otherwise, go forth and browse below!