Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo - Light Aged - Vintage Burst
The Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo is a timeless classic that harks back to the golden era of acoustic guitars. This instrument, meticulously crafted by the Murphy Lab, pays homage to Gibson's historic craftsmanship and continues to captivate musicians with its vintage charm and modern excellence. The 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo begins with a thermally aged Adirondack spruce top, complemented by Rosewood back and sides construction, creating a rich and resonant tonal palette. Iconic Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram inlays adorn its Rosewood fingerboard. The neck, carefully crafted from Mahogany, offers a comfortable playing experience with its rounded profile. Its hand-scalloped X-bracing is fitted with hide glue for extra attention to vintage detail. The meticulous aging process applied by the Murphy Lab adds a touch of vintage magic to the 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo. It faithfully simulates the wear and tear of decades of passionate playing, while the reverse-engineered nitrocellulose lacquer formula captures the essence of Gibson's historic finishes. This guitar is not just about looks; it's a performer too. With hand scalloped X-Bracing, it resonates with a rich, full-bodied tone. The bone nut and saddle ensure tonal precision, while the period-correct hardshell case offers protection and style. In essence, the 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo is a sonic time machine. If you're seeking an instrument that encapsulates the spirit of a bygone age while delivering the finest in modern craftsmanship, this guitar is an invitation to explore a world of vintage sound and timeless artistry. It's more than an instrument; it's a piece of musical history waiting to inspire your next masterpiece.
The Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo is a timeless classic that harks back to the golden era of acoustic guitars. This instrument, meticulously crafted by the Murphy Lab, pays homage to Gibson's historic craftsmanship and continues to captivate musicians with its vintage charm and modern excellence. The 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo begins with a thermally aged Adirondack spruce top, complemented by Rosewood back and sides construction, creating a rich and resonant tonal palette. Iconic Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram inlays adorn its Rosewood fingerboard. The neck, carefully crafted from Mahogany, offers a comfortable playing experience with its rounded profile. Its hand-scalloped X-bracing is fitted with hide glue for extra attention to vintage detail. The meticulous aging process applied by the Murphy Lab adds a touch of vintage magic to the 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo. It faithfully simulates the wear and tear of decades of passionate playing, while the reverse-engineered nitrocellulose lacquer formula captures the essence of Gibson's historic finishes. This guitar is not just about looks; it's a performer too. With hand scalloped X-Bracing, it resonates with a rich, full-bodied tone. The bone nut and saddle ensure tonal precision, while the period-correct hardshell case offers protection and style. In essence, the 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo is a sonic time machine. If you're seeking an instrument that encapsulates the spirit of a bygone age while delivering the finest in modern craftsmanship, this guitar is an invitation to explore a world of vintage sound and timeless artistry. It's more than an instrument; it's a piece of musical history waiting to inspire your next masterpiece.
The Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo is a timeless classic that harks back to the golden era of acoustic guitars. This instrument, meticulously crafted by the Murphy Lab, pays homage to Gibson's historic craftsmanship and continues to captivate musicians with its vintage charm and modern excellence. The 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo begins with a thermally aged Adirondack spruce top, complemented by Rosewood back and sides construction, creating a rich and resonant tonal palette. Iconic Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram inlays adorn its Rosewood fingerboard. The neck, carefully crafted from Mahogany, offers a comfortable playing experience with its rounded profile. Its hand-scalloped X-bracing is fitted with hide glue for extra attention to vintage detail. The meticulous aging process applied by the Murphy Lab adds a touch of vintage magic to the 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo. It faithfully simulates the wear and tear of decades of passionate playing, while the reverse-engineered nitrocellulose lacquer formula captures the essence of Gibson's historic finishes. This guitar is not just about looks; it's a performer too. With hand scalloped X-Bracing, it resonates with a rich, full-bodied tone. The bone nut and saddle ensure tonal precision, while the period-correct hardshell case offers protection and style. In essence, the 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo is a sonic time machine. If you're seeking an instrument that encapsulates the spirit of a bygone age while delivering the finest in modern craftsmanship, this guitar is an invitation to explore a world of vintage sound and timeless artistry. It's more than an instrument; it's a piece of musical history waiting to inspire your next masterpiece.
The Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo is a timeless classic that harks back to the golden era of acoustic guitars. This instrument, meticulously crafted by the Murphy Lab, pays homage to Gibson's historic craftsmanship and continues to captivate musicians with its vintage charm and modern excellence. The 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo begins with a thermally aged Adirondack spruce top, complemented by Rosewood back and sides construction, creating a rich and resonant tonal palette. Iconic Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram inlays adorn its Rosewood fingerboard. The neck, carefully crafted from Mahogany, offers a comfortable playing experience with its rounded profile. Its hand-scalloped X-bracing is fitted with hide glue for extra attention to vintage detail. The meticulous aging process applied by the Murphy Lab adds a touch of vintage magic to the 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo. It faithfully simulates the wear and tear of decades of passionate playing, while the reverse-engineered nitrocellulose lacquer formula captures the essence of Gibson's historic finishes. This guitar is not just about looks; it's a performer too. With hand scalloped X-Bracing, it resonates with a rich, full-bodied tone. The bone nut and saddle ensure tonal precision, while the period-correct hardshell case offers protection and style. In essence, the 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo is a sonic time machine. If you're seeking an instrument that encapsulates the spirit of a bygone age while delivering the finest in modern craftsmanship, this guitar is an invitation to explore a world of vintage sound and timeless artistry. It's more than an instrument; it's a piece of musical history waiting to inspire your next masterpiece.
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Warning, once you own this guitar your other acoustics will stay in the case. This guitar is amazing. I have a couple other Gibson acoustics, both are excellent, but this one just blows them away. The tone is of course superb, loud and focused, much more so than you would expect. The aged look really does feel like your playing an 80 year old guitar, and I almost feel bad when I play hard, but it can take it. The action, neck feel, and playability are as you would expect on any new modern Gibson. One thing I was a little worried about is the nut width being 1.77" where most guitars these days are 1.725, you may think that small amount shouldn't matter, but if you've played a 2015 LP junior with a 1.795" nut then you may understand my concern. The 1.77" nut is not ... MoreWarning, once you own this guitar your other acoustics will stay in the case. This guitar is amazing. I have a couple other Gibson acoustics, both are excellent, but this one just blows them away. The tone is of course superb, loud and focused, much more so than you would expect. The aged look really does feel like your playing an 80 year old guitar, and I almost feel bad when I play hard, but it can take it. The action, neck feel, and playability are as you would expect on any new modern Gibson. One thing I was a little worried about is the nut width being 1.77" where most guitars these days are 1.725, you may think that small amount shouldn't matter, but if you've played a 2015 LP junior with a 1.795" nut then you may understand my concern. The 1.77" nut is not noticeable, and in fact while the next feels a little fat around the first couple frets it thins out up the board and the fat part actually feels good, I have smaller hands and if anything it fits my hand perfectly and is very comfortable. I'm glad I got this guitar, I would really have regretted if I let them sell out and it takes so long for stock to replenish these days. 100% worth the price, I won't be surprised to see the price increase soon, this is such a great guitar and as soon as everyone finds out they will be gone.
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Gigbag / Case | Case |
| Scale length | 628.65 mm |
| Guitar type | Acoustic - Steel string |
Gibson Cs Ml 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Light Aged Vintage Sunburst
Delivery $218.27
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab '42 Banner Southern Jumbo Reissue Light Aged Vintage Sunburst
Delivery $230
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo - Light Aged - Vintage Burst
Free delivery between 10–16 Nov
Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo, Light Age - Vintage Burst
Delivery $55
Gibson Murphy Lab 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo (Light Aged Vintage Burst) inc Case
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Warning, once you own this guitar your other acoustics will stay in the case. This guitar is amazing. I have a couple other Gibson acoustics, both are excellent, but this one just blows them away. The tone is of course superb, loud and focused, much more so than you would expect. The aged look really does feel like your playing an 80 year old guitar, and I almost feel bad when I play hard, but it can take it. The action, neck feel, and playability are as you would expect on any new modern Gibson. One thing I was a little worried about is the nut width being 1.77" where most guitars these days are 1.725, you may think that small amount shouldn't matter, but if you've played a 2015 LP junior with a 1.795" nut then you may understand my concern. The 1.77" nut is not ... MoreWarning, once you own this guitar your other acoustics will stay in the case. This guitar is amazing. I have a couple other Gibson acoustics, both are excellent, but this one just blows them away. The tone is of course superb, loud and focused, much more so than you would expect. The aged look really does feel like your playing an 80 year old guitar, and I almost feel bad when I play hard, but it can take it. The action, neck feel, and playability are as you would expect on any new modern Gibson. One thing I was a little worried about is the nut width being 1.77" where most guitars these days are 1.725, you may think that small amount shouldn't matter, but if you've played a 2015 LP junior with a 1.795" nut then you may understand my concern. The 1.77" nut is not noticeable, and in fact while the next feels a little fat around the first couple frets it thins out up the board and the fat part actually feels good, I have smaller hands and if anything it fits my hand perfectly and is very comfortable. I'm glad I got this guitar, I would really have regretted if I let them sell out and it takes so long for stock to replenish these days. 100% worth the price, I won't be surprised to see the price increase soon, this is such a great guitar and as soon as everyone finds out they will be gone.
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Gigbag / Case | Case |
| Scale length | 628.65 mm |
| Guitar type | Acoustic - Steel string |
