Gibson's Songwriter Recording Artist represents a modern evolution of the company's 1930s acoustic tradition, engineered for players who demand studio clarity and stage reliability in equal measure. Built in Bozeman, Montana, this cutaway dreadnought pairs a thermally aged Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood back and sides, drawing tonal DNA from the 1936 Advanced Jumbo whilst maintaining contemporary playability. The 25.5" scale and Gibson's scalloped Advanced X-bracing deliver the authoritative resonance that justifies its positioning as a serious recording and performance instrument.
Crafted with a mahogany neck in round profile and bound ebony fretboard, the Songwriter Recording Artist ships with a compound dovetail joint secured via hot hide glue for maximum stability and tonal transfer. High-quality Grover® open-back tuners, bone nut, ebony bridge with TUSQ® pins, and mother-of-pearl diamond inlays on the 20-fret fingerboard reflect the attention to detail expected at this level. The built-in L.R. Baggs™ HiFi system employs dual bridge plate sensors and an onboard preamp to capture natural acoustic character with superior string balance and feedback rejection, whilst soundhole-mounted controls remain accessible yet visually discreet.
The cutaway body design grants genuine access to upper frets without compromising acoustic mass, a pragmatic choice for lead-focused players. Supplied in a Gibson hardshell case and finished with a tortoise pickguard and wide abalone rosette, this guitar bridges the traditional/contemporary divide convincingly enough for session work, touring, and studio recording where transparent amplification matters more than novelty.
Features
- Thermally aged Sitka spruce top with scalloped Advanced X-bracing
- Indian rosewood back and sides; mahogany neck with round profile
- 25.5" long scale length for projection and clarity
- Bound ebony fretboard with 20 frets and mother-of-pearl inlays
- L.R. Baggs™ HiFi system with dual bridge plate sensors
- Compound dovetail joint; hot hide glue neck attachment
- Grover® tuners; bone nut and TUSQ® bridge pins
- Includes Gibson hardshell case; hand–crafted in Bozeman, Montana



