Gibson Southern Jumbo Original Electro Acoustic Guitar with Baggs HiFi DNA in Vintage Sunburst

The Gibson Southern Jumbo Original Electro Acoustic in Vintage Sunburst brings one of Gibson’s most coveted round-shoulder designs into the modern era, complete with the exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. Built on the same trusted platform as the legendary J-45, but dressed with more ornate appointments, it delivers warm, balanced tone, classic 1940s-inspired looks and a stage-ready, natural-sounding amplified voice.

With a solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides and traditional scalloped X-bracing, this Southern Jumbo is equally at home backing up a singer-songwriter, driving country rhythms or handling expressive blues leads. A comfortable SlimTaper mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard make long sessions a pleasure, while the Baggs HiFi DNA system captures every nuance of your playing with impressive realism when you plug in.

Vintage-inspired Southern Jumbo character

Introduced in the 1940s, the Southern Jumbo quickly became a favourite for players needing one acoustic that could do it all. The Original model continues that legacy, pairing Gibson’s classic round-shoulder body shape with refined cosmetic touches like multi-ply binding, mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays and a 50s-style tortoise pickguard. It offers the same trusted foundations as a J-45, but with a more elaborate visual identity that looks right at home under stage lights or in the studio.

Solid Sitka spruce and mahogany tonewood pairing

A solid Sitka spruce top combined with solid mahogany back and sides delivers the warmth, balance and versatility that have defined Gibson flat-tops for generations. Traditional scalloped X-bracing allows the top to move freely, giving you a responsive feel and a voice that works just as well for strummed chords as it does for flatpicked lines and bluesy single-note work. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish lets the guitar breathe and age naturally, enhancing resonance over time.

Comfortable SlimTaper neck and elegant appointments

The mahogany neck is carved to Gibson’s SlimTaper profile, offering a fast, comfortable feel that suits a wide range of playing styles. A rosewood fingerboard with a 12-inch radius and 20 standard frets provides a familiar platform for both rhythm and lead work, while mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays and a mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and crown on the headstock add a touch of vintage class. Double-antiqued multi-ply binding and nickel open-back tuners complete the Southern Jumbo’s distinctive look.

Baggs HiFi DNA pickup for natural amplified tone

The Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA system equips the Southern Jumbo Original for modern performance without compromising its acoustic character. Two lightweight sensors are mounted to the internal bridge plate and paired with individually optimised preamps, delivering a rich, natural amplified sound that reflects the guitar’s true voice. Gain-before-feedback performance is comparable to traditional under-saddle designs, while discreet volume and tone controls inside the soundhole allow quick adjustments on stage without cluttering the guitar’s appearance.

• Classic Southern Jumbo round-shoulder body - Built on the same platform as the iconic J-45, the round-shoulder body shape offers a warm, balanced and versatile voice that suits strumming, flatpicking and bluesy lead work, making it a true all-rounder for songwriters and performers.
• Solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides - This time-tested tonewood combination, supported by traditional scalloped X-bracing, provides a responsive, dynamic acoustic tone with clear highs, focused mids and supportive low end that works across genres and playing styles.
• Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system - Dual bridge-plate sensors and dedicated preamps deliver a natural, detailed amplified sound while preserving the guitar’s unplugged character, with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls for quick, discreet adjustments on stage.
• SlimTaper neck and premium vintage-style appointments - A comfortable SlimTaper mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays, double-antiqued multi-ply binding and nickel open-back tuners combine for an inspiring playing feel and a refined, vintage-inspired aesthetic.

Body

• Body Shape: J-45 round-shoulder
• Top Material: Solid Sitka spruce
• Back Material: Solid mahogany
• Sides Material: Solid mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional scalloped X-bracing
• Body Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
• Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Colour: Vintage Sunburst

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper
• Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.725" / 43.81 mm
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl split parallelograms

Hardware

• Bridge: Traditional belly-up
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Saddle: Bone
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Open-back
• Pickguard: 50s-style tortoise

Electronics

• Pickup System: Baggs HiFi DNA
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (soundhole-mounted)

Case

• Case: Hardshell