Gibson j 35 reissue acousticelectric guitar demo by sweetwater. Gibson j35 acoustic guitar in antique natural andertons. There s been debate about that is what gibson says they ship on the j 35 and that was what my guitar came strung up with. The serial number of this guitar includes the letter h, which would indicate 1942 production, but gibson shipping records stopped listing serial numbers at that time, so its place in the j 35 j 45 timeline is unknown. Save j 35 gibson to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Gibson j 35 fuller 1939 reissue this is a reissue of the first dreadnaught that gibson made. Find great deals on ebay for gibson j35 and gibson acoustic. Featuring vintage 1930s advanced x bracing pattern resulting in outstanding projection.
We have a great selection of guitar gear available in our gibson product collection. The j 35 is handcrafted exclusively from solid tonewoods, sitka spruce and mahogany. Gibson j35 20 acoustic guitar for sale online ebay. For one thing, its a natural top and most of the large body prewar gibsons that circulate, including the jumbo 35, are sunburst. I bought a gibson 1939 j 35 reissue from fullers in 08.
The j45 has a squareshouldered jumbo body since 1969 with a solid spruce top and mahogany back, sides, and neck. Not only are they not ladder braced, the tops are solid spruce, not laminate like the old ones. By 1947 supplies had resumed, resulting in the model s official introduction. I dont mind a player at all but obviously want one that has the tone, playability, and structural integrity intact. This collector s edition j 35 is the closest you are going to get to capturing the essence of a vintage dreadnought in a new instrument. This guitar would be quite rare, fine and desirable by simply being a j35. My entire interest in current gibson acoustics was triggered by seeing steve earle playing them live, he has since switched to martins i believe but im still always curious when i see one in a store. Gibson j45tv versus fullers j35 reissue gibson j45tv versus fullers j35 reissue. Vintage sunburst finishred spruce adirondack top mahogany back and sides pearl 30s logogrover butterbean tunersluthiers choice neck.
When i played the j 29 rosewood, i knew it was the sound i wanted. Finger picks great and has the great bass and sparkly highs known for the j 45 models. I love to show a guitar that i know ill be owning myself in the not so distant future. Gibson collectors refer to the very first j35s ever produced as trojans. Fullers guitar is an authorized gibson montana dealer. The 2016 j 35 is the modern equivalent of that original roundshoulder flattop with gibson s historically celebrated, fullbodied acoustic tone. Gibson used, 1941 jumbo 35 acoustic guitar mandolin. We can go much higher in the gibson range if you can afford it.
Gibson j45tv versus fullers j35 reissue the unofficial. Production stopped during world war ii, but the model saw a reissue window. This is a reissue of the first dreadnaught that gibson made. Problem is finding one for a decent price online from a trustworthy seller. The original advanced jumbo were known as the bone crusher as their loud and clear tone could over power the prewar martin d28 herringbone. Gibson j35 vintage collectors editions acoustic guitar. Seems like gisbosn could jsut make the damn j 45 with a little fuller neck and run some with adi tops from time to time. I put john pearse s on my j35 reissue and i wouldnt hesitate to put it up against a vintage j45 in terms of projection and tone. I thought it was a great playing and sounding guitar with classic gibson thump. I recently sold a j 35 i had owned for several years, due more to changes in my playing style than any issues with the guitar. 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. Photos of ebay musical instruments for sale 2012 gibson j 35 fuller 1939 reissue this is a reissue of the first dreadnaught that gibson made.
Basically, theyre just a standard slopeshoulder gibson jumbo with an added pickup and modified neck joint. 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. If you try one out keep in mind they ship with 11s for some reason. Also the j 45 had a baseball bat style neck instead of the j 35 s v style neck, used on pre1939 models, and a tear drop pickguard. This is located inside the bodys sound hole on the neck block. After that, mitch shares a tech tip on adjusting your guitars truss rod. 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. Here, a small team of expert luthiers oversees production of the company s acoustic range, and theyve got a few tricks up their sleeves for 2016. If youre talking about the standard modern j 160e i.
Some of the pictures i have seen of other fuller j 35 models indicate that rosewood was used for those parts. The gibson j45 isdespite martins claimamericas guitar, the signature instrument of the serious player in jams, gigs, hoedowns, hootenannies, parties, and front porches since the 1940s. Gibson 1975 mk35 acoustic guitar for sale online ebay. The gibson j 35 in all forms is a very nice model, and if you have one for sale please contact me.
So here is my rather pleasant situationi have a fabulous sounding fuller s 1939 gibson j 35 reissue. That said fullers vintage gets gibbson to reissue the aj in braz sometimes and that guitar is awesome. Gibson only makes the j35 in a righthanded version. Gibson has recently resurrected the j 35 as a full production model again, under the internal designation model rs35. Save money on used gibson acoustic guitars at guitar center. This is located inside the body s sound hole on the neck block. Fuller guitars in houston, one of the top sellers of gibson guitars, has special. Mar 31, 2014 the j45 is generally regarded as gibsons most famous and widely used acoustic guitar model. Mint condition, ohsc, special series made for fullers vintage guitars.
Actually, this is one of very first j35s ever made, with many transitional features common to the earlier and shortlived jumbo 1934 1936. The j 45s i played sounded very muted next to the j 35. Find great deals on ebay for gibson vintage reissue. The j 45 being a slim taper and the j 35 being more of a fuller profile. Gibson 2001 j35 reissue fullers vintage guitar used ebay. I just restrung it with 12s and it sounds incredible. Featuring gibson s vintage 1930s advanced x bracing pattern resulting in outstanding projection. Gibson, rather special because the back and sides are made from carbon semiround back very unusual for a guitar except for ovation and it is to my knowledge the single gibson have proposed this system model. Originally known as the jumbo 35, the j35 was the predecessor to the iconic j 45.
I just restrung it with 12 s and it sounds incredible. 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 30 s style design. Im close to pulling the trigger on one of these from fullers but am not able to travel from pa to texas to try one out. Bracing changed from three to two nonscalloped tonebars during 1939 fuller and more. I just dont underwtand why great guitars like this are always custom ordred runs. Gibson j 35 has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. Gibson j35 acousticelectric guitar musicians friend. Originally known as the jumbo 35, the j35 was the predecessor to the iconic j45. But gibson did a serial number search and it is a limited run. Gibson 2001 j 35 reissue fuller s vintage guitar used there are some cosmetic scratchmarks. Gibson acoustic limited 2017 j 35 vintage collector s edition overview by gak.
Solid woods with a rosewood body, 24 34 scale and it s a gibson. I was told over the phone fullers that the j 35 is an oj compared to various fullers custom sjs, the 1939 reissue j 35 has a thinner finish, which improves the sound the j 35 has forward shifted bracing, like the aj alsol, i understood, but perhaps misunderstood, that fullers has several j 35s in stock. Gibson sj200 vintage vos nitrocellulose lacquer vintage sunburst. The 20 j 35 is the modern equivalent of that original roundshoulder flattop with gibson s historically celebrated, fullbodied acoustic tone.
Fullers reissue j35 gibson acoustic gibson brands forums. Find great deals on ebay for j35 gibson and gibson acoustic. Gibson 2001 j 35 reissue fuller s vintage guitar used. The j35 evolved from the jumbo in 1936, a time when the great depression was still wreaking havoc on. Sunburst was the only finish available for the j 45 or most any wartime gibson guitar, as a sunburst finish can hide wood flaws, an important feature during ww2 when wood supplies were short. 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. Jan 12, 2016 gibson s dedicated acoustic facility lies tucked away amidst the mountains of montana in a place called bozeman in fact, its address is very appropriately orville way, bozeman.
Got it just after hurricane sandy,when i could not get in touch with dale fairbanksto check out his f 35 model,before buyingsince things on the east coast were a. Its a fantastic beast for someone chasing the old gibson slope tone, and not willing to pay the price of a real vintage one. For updates on what gibson is doing about covid19, click here. What impressed me most about gibsons reissue was its clarity and liveliness. 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. We present to you one of the most beautiful and rare prewar guitars extant. They were only produced for a few years in the late 30s and gave way to the j 35 and j 45. The following year, j 35 production surged to 855, which topped production for all other gibson models with the exception of.
This updated model, with topoftherange electronics, is hard to beat for the price and is well worth checking out if youre in. The gibson j35 acousticelectric guitar is a gibson through and through, featuring the magical, warm and balanced tone true to the roundshoulder j 45. Gibson montana 2016 j35 overview wildwood guitars youtube. Gibson j35 1939 fuller reissue 2004 sunburst reverb.
Ive been playing more and more electric guitar lately and my gibson fuller s vintage guitars j35 from 2007 does not see the light of day. It is a j 35, the model that preceded the famous j 45. Sometime in 1942, someone at gibson decided to paint a few j 35s with a nearopaque blond top finish. If you need to figure out the exact year of your gibson j35 jumbo, use the fon factory order number. The following year, j35 production surged to 855, which topped production for all other gibson models with the exception of the v25 violin. 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. The j 35 includes many vintage touches including, fire stripe pickguard, script and banner decal, gotoh white button tuners. Mitch gallagher tries out a few licks on the j35 reissue acousticelectric guitar, which is handmade in gibsons bozeman, montana factory.
May 23, 2015 by the way, if you play lefty you are out of luck. Enjoy the demo, then check out hires images of our instock gibson j35s at the link above. Gibson 1959 les paul standard reissue vos washed cherry sunburst. The j45 initially only varied slightly from the discontinued j35. The j 35 vintage delivers the look and feel and sound of a seasoned vintage instrument and the tone of a wellaged guitar.
Buy the gibson j35 pre owned and get free delivery. The company recently reintroduced the j35 to its gibson acoustic. Initially the j35 was introduced as a gibson trojan, but the name was quickly changed to. Ive gotten some feedback from a few fellas on the forum who have the lg2 reissue, which they like very much. The j35 was manufactured in far greater quantity than any other prewar gibson dreadnought, with an average of 380 produced each year from 1937 to 40. Fuller s vintage guitar exclusive gibson acoustic line showcase by fullersguitar. Fullers gibson reissues vs kopp and fairbanks similar. Fullers custom1939 gibson j35 reissue the unofficial.
Different styles played on a 2004 gibson j 35 fuller 1939 reissue. It was priced above the other two but i was willing to spend it. Save gibson j35 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Gibson j35 modern classic acoustic guitar natural finish. Gibson j 35 acoustic electric guitar gibson j 35 by american musical supply. This guitar is special and rare because it is also a fuller reissue. Gibson j35 guitar gibson j35 guitar jumbo 35 guitar gibson. The lr baggs element pickup could be improved upon but it was decent. I think they are truly one of the bargains in the acoustic guitar world.
Thus, ill have to gamble the shipping costs if im not satisfied. Gibson j35 guitar gibson j35 guitar jumbo 35 guitar gibson trojan. I just cant say enough good things about those old gibson jumbos. It s like a picasso, i suppose you look and you say to yourself. Gibson j35 antique natural sitka spruce top electric guitar. Different styles played on a 2004 gibson j35 fuller 1939 reissue. Originally known as the jumbo 35, the j 35 was the predecessor to the iconic j 45. Vintage gibson mk35 1977 acoustic guitar for sale online. If you need to figure out the exact year of your gibson j 35 jumbo, use the fon factory order number. The old gibson j35 that i played was as good a guitar as i have ever. Gibson j35 fuller 1939 reissue 2012 sunburst reverb. What is that thing that looks like nothing yes, but.
When i went into the store for cables, their j 29 was now the same price as the j 15, and below the j 35. The j 45 s i played sounded very muted next to the j 35. The j 50 guitars is essentially a naturalfinish j 45, with a triple rather than singlebound top and other minor differences in trim. Buy acoustic guitars online now from the music zoo. Gibson j 45 cutaway has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. There is something about a good gibson slope that is special. This gibson trojan has 3 unscalloped tone bars and a replacement maple bridge plate. Awesome customer service and secure checkout are always included with your acoustic guitars purchase. First introduced in 1936, the j 35 was gibson s answer to a call for quality, handmade construction and unrivaled tone. Apr 07, 2014 the gibson j 35 is a classic acoustic guitar, first seen in 1936. Gibson j35 guitar gibson j35 guitar jumbo 35 guitar.
Gibson j35 fullers custom 1939 vintage reissue reverb. Gibson produced a handful in 1942 using high quality wood laid up before world war iiinduced shortages took hold. I just sold my only acoustic, a particularly good j 35 reissue, to add some funds to some debt and finally buy a real vintage gibson. The brazilian rosewood is straight grained and is matched with a wide grained adirondack red spruce top. The gibson j35 is a classic acoustic guitar, first seen in 1936.
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