A Very Special Advanced Jumbo Limited Edition Celebrating 100 Years of Gibson Flat-Tops
Marking a full century of Gibson flat-top craftsmanship, Gibson Custom proudly unveils the Advanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition. Part of a five-model Anniversary Collection—each limited to just 100 instruments—this rare and visually striking Advanced Jumbo is handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, and designed to inspire players for decades to come.
This limited-edition Advanced Jumbo pairs rosewood back and sides with a select bear claw Sitka spruce top, delivering the powerful, balanced voice of the original while adding distinctive visual appeal. The back is accented with multi-ply binding, while the top features multi-ply binding with abalone accents, complemented by an abalone rosette.
The mahogany neck is carved to the Historic AJ profile and is topped with a bound rosewood fretboard featuring 19 standard frets and mother-of-pearl arrow inlays. The single-ply bound headstock displays the vintage script-style “The Gibson” logo inlaid in mother of pearl and is fitted with a bone nut and gold-plated Grover open-back tuners.
A classic firestripe pickguard enhances the vintage aesthetic, while the rectangular, closed-slot rosewood bridge features pyramid-style wing carvings inspired by early Gibson flat-tops. It is equipped with a bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins.
Finished in a period-correct Cremona Burst gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the Advanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition comes factory-equipped with L.R. Baggs VTC electronics, featuring an under-saddle piezo pickup and active preamp. Discreet, soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls provide easy adjustment while preserving the guitar’s traditional appearance.
Each instrument ships in a Gibson Custom hardshell case and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Originally introduced in 1936, the Advanced Jumbo was part of Gibson’s “advanced” line of larger-bodied acoustics, designed for increased volume, projection, and a richer low-end response. Produced for only a short time, it remains relatively rare but highly regarded for its exceptional tone and performance. Today, vintage examples are considered among the most sought-after and best-sounding acoustic guitars ever made. This limited-edition release offers a rare opportunity to own a commemorative Advanced Jumbo celebrating 100 years of Gibson flat-top tradition. Availability is extremely limited.
Gibson Custom LE Anniversary Advanced Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Case Features:
- Limited to 100 instruments as part of Gibson’s 5-model Centennial Anniversary Collection
- Bear claw Sitka spruce top with rosewood back and sides for rich tone and powerful projection
- Abalone-accented multi-ply top binding and abalone rosette for distinctive visual appeal
- Historic AJ mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard and mother-of-pearl arrow inlays
- Vintage-style headstock with “The Gibson” logo and gold Grover open-back tuners
- L.R. Baggs VTC electronics with under-saddle pickup and discreet soundhole controls
- Cremona Burst nitro finish, Gibson Custom hardshell case, and Certificate of Authenticity included