To be notified of examples of this model or similar instruments in the. We have had several of these and are always impressed with the tone. No repair work performed except a small plugged strap button hole at the heel, some glued surface hairline cracks in. Gibson j 35 model flat top acoustic guitar 1937, made in kalamazoo, michigan, sunburst top, dark back and sides finish, mahogany back, sides and neck. Gibson used, 1941 jumbo 35 acoustic guitar mandolin. I was told over the phone fullers that the j 35 is an oj compared to various fullers custom sjs, the 1939 reissue j 35 has a thinner finish, which improves the sound the j 35 has forward shifted bracing, like the aj alsol, i understood, but perhaps misunderstood, that fullers has several j 35s in stock. After that, mitch shares a tech tip on adjusting your guitars truss rod. The j 35 became one of gibson s most popular prewar flattops and remained in production until 1942, when it was replaced by the j 45. Pawn shop gibson j35 posted in acoustic guitar discussion. Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available is shown on our instruments page here. The following year, j 35 production surged to 855, which topped production for all other gibson models with the exception of the v25 violin.
Different styles played on a 2004 gibson j35 fuller 1939 reissue. The original advanced jumbo was produced in low numbers from 19361939. The original advanced jumbo was produced in low numbers from 1936 1939, meaning it. Tyler takes a bit of time away from his work bench to tell you about this wonderful 1939. The reissue of the gibson j35 comes in one finish only. If the j 45 is a powerful and warm all round the j 35 has a slightly brighter sound the travels a bit further even though it. Actually, this is one of very first j 35 s ever made, with many transitional features common to the earlier and shortlived jumbo 1934 1936. The j 45 is gibson s bestselling acoustic of all time. Here, we have a players grade, 1940 gibson j 35 that has even landed on a recording session or two. Gibson j35 vintage sunburst collectors edition ltd ed. Gibson s j 35 model was introduced in 1936 and originally produced for five years.
This particular one is in really great condition in addition to the monster sound. How do they do it, those alwayssurprising mandolin persons. Gibson collectors refer to the very first j 35s ever produced as trojans. Bracing changed from three to two nonscalloped tonebars during 1939 fuller and more dynamic. Photos and descriptions of previously sold instruments may be found here. Gibson custom shop historic 1936 j35 acoustic guitar with case.
This limited edition features a thermally aged adirondack red spruce top, wide 1. This gibson trojan has 3 unscalloped tone bars and a replacement maple bridge plate. Initially the j 35 was introduced as a gibson trojan, but the name was quickly changed to j 35 there really very little difference between a trojan and the j 35. Gibson j35 fuller 1939 reissue 2012 sunburst reverb. Manufactured in 2005 with spruce top and mahogany back, sides and neck, this is a full size jumbo acoustic with. Im pretty lacking on gibson acoustic history and values. Gibson j35 fullers vintage guitar 1939 reissue 2007 reverb. Order your gibson custom shop historic 1936 j35 acoustic guitar with. Gibson custom historic 1936 j35 vintage sunburst with case body angled. Gibson j35 vintage collectors edition acoustic guitar.
How do they manage to find super clean, original 62yearold gibson j 45 guitars like this. While the gibson j 45 is the most popular guitar in the acoustic guitar lineup its predecessor the j 35 arguably has stronger projection with its x bracing pattern and 30s style design. All original parts except the tuner buttons and bridge pins. Differences between the j 35 trojan and the jumbo were minor. The more commonly seen model j 45 was introduced in 1942 and had the only a gibson is good enough banner, which the jumbo 35 has not. This limited edition j 35 delivers the look, feel and sound of gibson s iconic j 35 as a seasoned vintage instrument. The 2016 j 35 is a modern affordable version of an historical gibson guitar. As with all things vintage gibson, the specs of this model changed a bit over the years. I found a gibson j35 50 year anniversary at a local pawn shop. I went to a guitar shop and they had a gibson j 45 so i was playing it and it sounded great, but it just felt awful, like the neck felt goofy but this was probably just because of a bad setup so i wont take any.
The gibson j35 is a very warm sounding guitar with lots of projection. The serial number of this guitar includes the letter h, which would indicate 1942 production, but gibson shipping records stopped listing serial numbers at that time, so its place in the j 35 j. The company recently reintroduced the j 35 to its gibson acoustic line, which is built in bozeman, montana, and todays j 35 has all the sonic and aesthetic charm of its ancestor, and is once again priced. Gibson s acoustic custom shop brings back one of the most incredible under the radar acoustic in its history. Gibson j35 1939 fuller reissue 2004 sunburst reverb. It is generally regarded as gibson s most famous and widely used acoustic guitar model. Gibson jumbo guitar info flattop flat top vintage 1934. What impressed me most about gibsons reissue was its clarity and liveliness. This guitar is special and rare because it is also a fuller reissue. Originally known as the jumbo 35, the j 35 was the predecessor to the iconic j 45. Its in very good to excellent condition and comes with the origonal brown hsc. Gibson j35 guitar gibson j35 guitar jumbo 35 guitar gibson trojan. Gibson j35 fullers custom 1939 vintage reissue reverb. Current gibson acoustic inventory call for pricing.
Not only are they not ladder braced, the tops are solid spruce, not laminate like the old ones. Gibson super jumbo, top of the line gibson flattop made in 1938, fon 54 d4, as stamped on the neckblock. Find great deals on ebay for gibson j35 and gibson j45. Vintage sunburst finishred spruce adirondack top mahogany back and sides pearl 30s logogrover butterbean tunersluthiers choice neck. Fuller guitars in houston, one of the top sellers of gibson guitars, has special.
Gibson has recently resurrected the j 35 as a full production model again, under the internal designation model rs35. Sometime in 1942, someone at gibson decided to paint a few j 35s with a nearopaque blond top finish. It is a j 35, the model that preceded the famous j 45. Buy the gibson j 35 vintage sunburst collectors edition ltd ed and get free delivery. If youre talking about the standard modern j 160e i. Photos of ebay musical instruments for sale 2012 gibson j 35 fuller 1939 reissue this is a reissue of the first dreadnaught that gibson made. Body size at lower bout is 17, scale lenght 2558, 4 nut width. If this instrument does not appear on the instruments page it has been sold, and is no longer available. Dan wean shreds some ryan adams and gives you the run down on the chicago music. Yet another very special pre war guitar from dying breed music.
Nicknamed the workhorse and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its roundshoulder, dreadnought line. Fuller guitars in houston, one of the top sellers of gibson guitars, has special request guitars made for them by gibson. Specially ordered by fuller s vintage guitar in houston, texas, those 1939 reissues are very accurate with. Handcrafted exclusively from solid tonewoods, sitka spruce and mahogany. This guitar would be quite rare, fine and desirable by simply being a j 35. Gibson j 100 xtra jumbo electro acoustic guitar rutherglen, glasgow i will be selling some of my collection starting with the gibson j 100 extra. Originally selling for less than forty dollars this guitar was a. Different styles played on a 2004 gibson j 35 fuller 1939 reissue. The bottom end is plentiful, but is not at all boomy. The j 35 was manufactured in far greater quantity than any other prewar gibson dreadnought, with an average of 380 produced each year from 1937 to 40. Acoustic guitar senior editor teja gerken demonstrates the gibson j35 guitar. Fullers guitar is an authorized gibson montana dealer. Should i get gibson j 45 or an epiphone aj45 so im looking to get my first mid to high end acoustic and i really love the j 45 design. The j 35 was gibson s working mans jumbo flattop in the late 1930s.
Vintage sunburst finish red spruce adirondack top mahogany back and sides pearl 30s logo grover butterbean tuners luthiers choice neck. These beautiful guitars were produced from 1938 to 1942 as a regular model and this is one of only 96 ever made. Gibson j 35 has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. Gibson j35 guitar gibson j35 guitar jumbo 35 guitar. Mitch gallagher tries out a few licks on the j 35 reissue acousticelectric guitar, which is handmade in gibson s bozeman, montana factory.
Gibson acoustics master luthiers in bozeman, montana, have created a beautiful vintageinspired instrument sure to be coveted by flattop players. Gibson j35 acoustic guitar in antique natural andertons. This is a reissue of the first dreadnaught that gibson made. Owf, i need to call fuller s and get the scoop on this j 35. Featuring vintage 1930s advanced xbracing pattern resulting in outstanding projection. Think the interior bracing is different than the typical j 45, maybe closer to the aj. The body evolved in size from the jumbo to advanced jumbo dimensions. Gibson jumbo guitar discontinued 1936 and replaced by the gibson trojanjumbo 35 j 35.
Production stopped during world war ii, but the model saw a reissue window in the late 1980s and a limited run of 250 specimens in 1995. Unfollow j 35 gibson to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Gibson j 35 fuller 1939 reissue this is a reissue of the first dreadnaught that gibson made. The gibson j 45 is a dreadnought style acoustic guitar manufactured by the gibson guitar corporation. Basically, theyre just a standard slopeshoulder gibson jumbo with an added pickup and modified neck joint. For guitar comparisons, demo videos and acoustic guitar knowledge. Fullers reissue j35 gibson acoustic gibson brands forums. All over nice and original condition including tuners, bridge, frets, finish. The company recently reintroduced the j35 to its gibson acoustic line. The gibson j series is a line of jumbo acoustic guitars manufactured by gibson guitar corporation series. Enjoy the demo, then check out hires images of our instock gibson j 35s at the link above. Replacement speakers compression drivers speaker grills, clamps and.