Gibson j 35 history books

Gruhns guide to vintage guitars updated and revised third edition book. I liked it better than the individual j 45 that i played that day. These were the guitars that got gibson off the ground in 1902, and they really came into their own in the golden age of the 1930s, which is the decade that introduced guitars as iconic as the sj200, as well as the hand scalloped bracing pattern thats still in use in models like the j 35. The following year, j 35 production surged to 855, which topped production for all other gibson models with the exception of the v25 violin. Gibson j35 guitar gibson j35 guitar jumbo 35 guitar gibson. If you havent played one, you must spend time with the guitar. Mine arrived in a rivetted sealed box direct from gibson via amazon. The original advanced jumbo was produced in low numbers from 19361939, meaning it is not as well known as some of its counterparts, but was a supreme sounding and performing instrument. Initially the j35 was introduced as a gibson trojan, but the name was quickly changed to j35 there really very little difference between a. For years i lusted after a 38 j 35 at a local guitar shop. Save money on used gibson acoustic guitars at guitar center.

According to gibson, the j45 has been gibsons topselling acoustic guitar for years. This 1940 gibson j35 bears factory work order number 521 f. If you try one out keep in mind they ship with 11s for some reason. The j 45s i played sounded very muted next to the j 35. Jun 14, 2019 the first jumbo is improved upon and replaced by both the j35 and the advanced jumbo, in 1936. Nicknamed the workhorse it was first introduced in 1942. How to date a gibson using serial numbers, fons and. Gibson created the southern jumbo in the 1940s after a salesman for the southern territory brought home requests for a sturdy, versatile and attractive roundshoulder dreadnought. First introduced in 1936, the j35 was gibsons answer to a call for quality, handmade construction and unrivaled tone. Gibson j35 modern classic acoustic guitar natural finish. Gibson used, 1957 j45 sunburst mandolin brothers, ltd.

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. The 20 j35 is the modern equivalent of that original roundshoulder flattop with gibsons historically celebrated, fullbodied acoustic tone. Used gibson 6 string acoustic guitars guitar center. Introduced in 1942 to replace the inexpensive great depressionera flattop j 35, the j 45 standardized the companys approach to the dreadnought guitar. Gibson acoustic 1936 j35 vintage sunburst sweetwater. The body evolved in size from the jumbo to advanced jumbo dimensions and the guitar went. With elegant inlays, historical banner headstock, and exquisite hog tone generated by its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, the sj has become a.

Initially, the j45 guitar differed only slightly from the discontinued j35. Gibsons acoustic custom shop brings back one of the most incredible under the radar acoustic in its history. It was the most impressive recent gibson i have played. 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 uses the same materials. Make offer gibson j50 j50 adj 1965, 1 1116 nut width, all original 1969 gibson vintage acoustic guitar j200 usa ser 801060 very rare stinger tail. Even my 1979 martin d35 tries to copy the j45 sunburst look, one of the few times martin made sunburst top. As with all things vintage gibson, the specs of this model changed a bit over the years. Nicknamed the workhorse for its robust build and tone, the j45 remains one of histories most beloved and played acoustic guitars. Gibson history tidbit gibson acoustic gibson brands forums. But just a year later, it abandoned the j 35 for a new model. If you own two acoustic guitars either the first or the second should be a gibson j45. Gibson j35 acoustic guitar in antique natural andertons.

Originally known as the jumbo 35, the j35 was the predecessor to the iconic j45. Gibson flat top 6 string vintage acoustic guitars for sale ebay. Bob dylan played a gibson j45 guitar during the early 1960s and reverted to playing them in the early 1990s. J35 introduced in 1936, the j35 was gibsons answer to a call for a quality, handcrafted guitar with unrivaled tone and an incredible price. Save money on used gibson 6 string acoustic guitars at guitar center. The first jumbo is improved upon and replaced by both the j 35 and the advanced jumbo, in 1936. Make offer gibson j 50 j 50 adj 1965, 1 1116 nut width, all original 1969 gibson vintage acoustic guitar j 200 usa ser 801060 very rare stinger tail. Dating a gibson by factory order number fon gibson has historically used two different alphanumerical formats to catalog its instruments. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson guitars. Introduced in 1942 to replace the inexpensive great depressionera flattop j35, the j45 standardized the companys approach to the dreadnought guitar. Gibson s j 35 model was introduced in 1936 and originally produced for five years. For years i lusted after a 38 j35 at a local guitar shop. Gibson brands, the worlds most iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for more than 100 years. J180 j185 j185bke j90 super fusion j15 j25 j35 j30 j 45 j50.

The earlier j 35 s like yours are great for lead runs and heavier pick attack. Gibson did work on perception with his wife, eleanor j gibson. Gibson custom shop historic 1936 j35 acoustic guitar with case. Gibson montana ac35pannh j35 acousticelectric guitar, antique. While the gibson j45 is the most popular guitar in the acoustic guitar lineup its predecessor the j35 arguably has stronger projection with its x bracing pattern and 30s style design. Handcrafted exclusively from solid tonewoods, sitka spruce and mahogany. Dreadnought guitars originated as early as 1916 with instruments made by martin and distributed by ditson, followed in 1931 with guitars sold by martin under its own brand. Ive compared my 1971 j50 to a modern brand new gibson j45. The body evolved in size from the jumbo to advanced jumbo dimensions and the guitar went from having three tone bars under its top down to two. The j35 is a guitar with a long respectable history back to 1936 when it was first released. Apr 07, 2014 the gibson j 35 is a classic acoustic guitar, first seen in 1936. Gibson j45 purevoice custom limited edition acoustic guitar. This 1940 gibson j 35 bears factory work order number 521 f. If the j45 is a powerful and warm all round the j35 has a slightly brighter sound the travels a bit further even though it.

The gibson j45 and martin d28 are the most copied styles and sounds in acoustic guitars. This fabulous guitar features forward shifted advanced bracing, like the advanced jumbo, which gives the j 35 a more powerful. Together they proposed perceptual learning as a process of seeing the differences in the perceptual field around an individual. This updated model, with topoftherange electronics, is hard to beat for the price and is well worth checking out if youre in. These guitars were 16 in body width, and except for the advanced jumbo had mahogany sides and back and a spruce top with some wartime exceptions. There is some pick scratching, some fret wear, and a few dings around the kneekey area treble side at the waist, but nothing serious. Think of the bouncy opening chords of bye bye love they were played by don everly on his gibson southern jumbo a j45 variant. Gibson first introduced the j45 in 1942 at the height of world war ii. To determine the value of you gibson guitar, you must know the model and the year of manufacture. It had come from a lineage of other slopedshoulder models that had initiated the style including the famous jumbo, the j35 and the rosewood advanced jumbo. The company was formerly known as gibson guitar corporation and renamed gibson brands, inc.

Alongside the j200, its the essence of gibson acoustic style and tonethe flagship of a proud lineand as such its a guitar many of us will dream of rather than actually own. Gibson j series news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2007 learn how and when to remove this template message. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in nashville, tn, gibson brands has a legacy of worldclass craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships and progressive product evolution that is. Ive compared my 1971 j 50 to a modern brand new gibson j 45. An evolution of gibsons popular jumbo, the advanced jumbo j35 was introduced in 1936 in the depths of the great depression. With some of historys most recognized guitars under its belt, including the les paul, es335 and sg, this nashvillebased luthier is a titan of the music scene. With some of history s most recognized guitars under its belt, including the les paul, es335 and sg, this nashvillebased luthier is a titan of the music scene. Gibson 6 string jumbo body acoustic guitars for sale in. Gibson s classic guitars, especially the popular j 45 and the big j 200, defined a certain sound in popular acoustic music of the midtwentieth century.

Gibson put the model into regular production in 1938 as the super jumbo. May 15, 20 even my 1979 martin d35 tries to copy the j45 sunburst look, one of the few times martin made sunburst top. A pareddown model with a downtoearth price tag appropriate to the distressed economic times, the j35 was still a handmade instrument with warm. The gibson acoustic j35 acoustic guitars got history. It was wartime and gibson was cutting back guitar production and retooling for war products. But just a year later, it abandoned the j35 for a new model. Foldout map following page 298 is damaged and areas may not be legible. Comes with a fresh setup and its original hardshell case. The gibson j series is a line of jumbo acoustic guitars manufactured by gibson guitar. Arguably the most impressive flattop of the era came about in 1937 when cowboy star ray whitley ordered a custom acoustic guitar from gibson.

When it comes to gibson i keep thinking all i need is the 1942 j50 which is that once in a blue moon guitar and 1961 b4512. Although gibson has always been at the forefront of. Tyler takes a bit of time away from his work bench to tell you about this wonderful 1939. Unfollow j 35 gibson to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

I just restrung it with 12s and it sounds incredible. That new j 45 was a dreamguitar,perhaps one of the finest sounding acoustics ive ever played. Sure not going to rule out a jackson browne model 1 though. 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. Gibson j45 guitar the most popular for 75 years njn network. Divided into general, special, township and borough histories with a biographical department. The new j35 features everything the original had and more.

That new j45 was a dreamguitar,perhaps one of the finest sounding acoustics ive ever played. Gibson acoustic southern jumbo original vintage sunburst. Before mid1950, most gibson headstocks were thinner at the top when looked at from a side profile. Gibsons classic guitars, especially the popular j45 and the big j200, defined a certain sound in popular acoustic music of the midtwentieth century. An early example of this is the classic research study done by eleanor gibson and r. It has a lower number because it was earlier and therefore cheaper.

Starting in 1953, the first number is the last number of the year. Gibson j35 guitar gibson j35 guitar jumbo 35 guitar gibson trojan. But i am starting to think in terms of maybe a john walker wise river or kevin kopps take on the j35. The 2016 j35 is a modern affordable version of an historical gibson guitar.

The j 35 did quite well, more than doubling the sales of all other largebody flattop gibsons combined. Under its more familiar name, the j200 or sj200, it remains today a badge of identification for country entertainers. 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. Gibsons j35 model was introduced in 1936 and originally produced for five years. For updates on what gibson is doing about covid19, click here. Theres been debate about that is what gibson says they ship on the j35 and that was what my guitar came strung up with. See more ideas about acoustic, gibson, acoustic guitar.

The history of rock and roll takes students on a popular music timeline from the. There is a site that offers free serial number look ups to determine the year. Spanns book on gibson fon numbers, heres a list of known gibson jumbo factory order numbers certainly not all inclusive 1936. It doesnt take a guitar historian or even a musician to recognize the gibson name.

Think of the bouncy opening chords of bye bye love they were played by don everly on his gibson southern jumbo a j 45 variant. If the ink stamped number consists of 5 digits, there will be a space between the first and second numbers separating the last digit of the year from the actual serial number. This j35 is a reissue of an earlier gibson model that predates the j45. The j35 did quite well, more than doubling the sales of all other largebody flattop gibsons combined. This j 35 is a reissue of an earlier gibson model that predates the j 45. Find great deals on ebay for gibson j35 and gibson j45. The guitar that defines gibsons acoustic guitar legacy, the j45 is perennially one of gibsons best selling acoustics since its introduction in 1942. Gibsons newest j45, the limitededition purevoice custom, isnt exactly an entrylevel economy model anymore. J 35 introduced in 1936, the j 35 was gibson s answer to a call for a quality, handcrafted guitar with unrivaled tone and an incredible price. Gibson j35 acousticelectric guitar musicians friend. The j 35 is the modern version of that first magical roundshoulder. I didnt like it enough to make room for one, but i did think it was an incredible buy.

A favorite among players like woody guthrie, bob dylan and. Dreadnought guitars originated as early as 1916 with instruments made by martin and distributed by ditson, followed in 1931. Theres been debate about that is what gibson says they ship on the j 35 and that was what my guitar came strung up with. Unfollow j35 gibson to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The 20 j 35 is the modern equivalent of that original roundshoulder flattop with gibson s historically celebrated, fullbodied acoustic tone. 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. The j45s i played sounded very muted next to the j35.

Review gibson j45 the must play and must own guitar njn. Gibson j35 20 acoustic guitar for sale online ebay. It had one of the most comfortable necks ive ever touched, the classic gibson vneck. Nov 14, 2017 the gibson j45 and martin d28 are the most copied styles and sounds in acoustic guitars. The earlier j35s like yours are great for lead runs and heavier pick attack. Originally known as the jumbo 35, the j 35 was the predecessor to the iconic j 45. Vintage gibson j35 acoustic guitar gibson acoustic, gibson guitars. I havent played a d17m, so i cant offer a comparison, but the j 35 seemed like a worthy guitar. Gibson j35 guitar gibson j35 guitar jumbo 35 guitar.

The headstock has the vintage gibson script logo and the only a gibson is good enough banner. These were the guitars that got gibson off the ground in 1902, and they really came into their own in the golden age of the 1930s, which is the decade that introduced guitars as iconic as the sj200, as well as the hand scalloped bracing pattern thats still in use in models like the j35. The first year of gibson solidbodies was 1952, and gibson didnt use any serial number in 1952. An evolution of gibsons popular jumbo, the advanced. The guitar has seen its share of playing only adding to its great character.