Detail 01
Thermally aged Adirondack red spruce top
The top is described as thermally aged to replicate vintage wood tonal qualities.
Product detailSKU #1500000320099
Gibson Custom1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Vintage Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A handcrafted Historic Reissue Southern Jumbo with thermally aged Adirondack spruce, rosewood back and sides, and vintage-inspired Gibson details.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a right-handed Southern Jumbo acoustic
- Fingerpickers and players who prefer wider 1.77 in. nut spacing
- Blues, rock, country, folk, home, stage, and studio use
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need onboard pickup or preamp electronics
- Left-handed players
- Players who prefer a cutaway body
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
It uses red spruce braces with hide glue.
Detail 03
Thin nitrocellulose VOS finish
The listed body finish is thin nitrocellulose with VOS treatment.
Detail 04
Belly-down, open-slot bridge with bone nut and saddle
These are the stated bridge and string-contact materials.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is an acoustic-only model: the listed specifications state no pickup or preamp.
- 02Its 1.77 in. nut width and 24.75 in. scale are specific feel and spacing choices.
- 03A case and Gibson Accessory Kit are included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this guitar have electronics?
No. The specifications list no pickup or preamp.
02Is a case included?
Yes, a case is included, along with a Gibson Accessory Kit.
03What woods are used?
It has a thermally aged Adirondack red spruce top, rosewood back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard.
04Is it left-handed or cutaway?
It is right-handed and has no cutaway.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right-handed
- Number of Frets
- 19
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
4 detailsBody & build
- Top Material
- Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood Neck wood: Mahogany Scale length: 24.75" Number of frets: 19 Electronics Pickup/preamp: No Other Tuning machines: Open back with cream buttons Bridge: Belly down, open slot Saddle & nut: Bone Number of strings: 6 Case: Included Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
- Color
- Brown
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- platinum
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000320099
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