Step into the golden era of acoustic craftsmanship with the Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo, a meticulously recreated vintage Gibson that captures the soul of a treasured family heirloom. This exceptional instrument showcases the authentic vibe of a well-maintained vintage acoustic, complete with thermally aged Adirondack red spruce top and rosewood back and sides that provide remarkable tonal response and exceptional playability.
The Southern Jumbo proves its versatility across musical styles, handling first-position chord work and intricate lead blues picking with equal finesse. Proudly bearing the iconic "Only a Gibson is Good Enough" banner on its headstock, this custom instrument maintains period-correct specifications including an open slot bridge, bone saddle and nut, plus the classic 1.77" nut width that players of the era would recognise.
The Murphy Lab’s Light Ageing process sets this instrument apart, with skilled artisans applying careful finish treatments and lightly aged hardware to simulate decades of gentle play wear. This meticulous attention to detail creates the distinctive character, atmosphere, and tactile feel of an original Gibson from the company’s most celebrated period.
- Shape: J-45
- Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
- Back & Sides: Rosewood
- Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: C
- Nut width: 44.95 mm
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale length: 628.65 mm
- Number of frets: 19
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: Mother of Pearl Parallelograms
- Bridge: Rosewood; Belly Down, Open Slot
- Tuners: Open Back, Cream Button
- Plating: Aged Nickel
- Under Saddle Pickup: N/A



