Gibson Advanced Jumbo

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The Gibson Advanced Jumbo was an acoustic flattop guitar introduced by The Gibson Guitar Company in 1936. Production ceased after a small production of 300 guitars. The guitar was Gibson's first round shoulder dreadnought to have Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce soundboard, a 25.5 scale length, and a 1.725 inch nut width. It was introduced to compete directly with Martin's 14 fret to the body D-28 guitar. Its original retail price was $80, $20 less than the Martin D-28, although the D-28 outsold it by 153 guitars in the same time period. A reissue version was offered in 1990, with Stika Spruce replacing the Adirondack Spruce, and Indian Rosewood instead of the now edangered Brazilian Rosewood. A Custom Shop version was offered with the original timbers, except with slab-sawn Rosewood instead of quarter-sawn. They are considered by many to be Gibsons best 16 inch flat top acoustic guitar for their volume, warmth of tone, and bass response.