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 2016 J-35 is the modern equivalent of that original round-shoulder flat-top with Gibson’s historically celebrated, full-bodied acoustic tone. Reborn for the same reasons that brought the original to the market, the J-35 is handcrafted with solid tone woods and all the acclaimed skill of Gibson Acoustic’s luthiers of Bozeman, Montana. The spruce top and mahogany back and sides produce the warm, expressive tone sought after by renowned artists, acoustic connoisseurs, record producers and sound engineers. The short-scale neck with dovetail neck-to-body joint, attached with traditional hot hide glue, provides for smooth tonal response and easy playing. An Antique Natural finish hand-sprayed with Gibson’s signature nitrocellulose lacquer preserves the natural grain and lends a clean, modern look, while enhancing the guitar’s resonance. A unique fire stripe pick guard, multi-ply top binding and soundhole rosette, and a Gibson script and banner logo make it easy to distinguish the J-35 in the family of round-shoulder dreadnoughts. Equipped with a Baggs Element pickup, the J-35 is a go-to favorite for vocal accompaniment on stage or in the studio.
- Truss Rod Cover: New 2016 engraved truss rod cover.
- Upgraded Pickup: LR Baggs Element VTC for ultimate plug and play ease
- Improved Feel: Fingerboard edge is softened to comfortably fit the contour of the player’s hand
- Enhanced Finish: Finer grit sandpaper and polishing compounds for high gloss finish
- Premium Setup: Utilizing state-of-the-art German engineered Plek technology to create the finest playing surface possible. Hand finished for the world’s finest feel and playability
- Smoother hand rubbed and oiled fingerboard and bridges: New penetrating and finishing oil lasts longer and maximizes wood’s natural vibrancy
Top
Wood : Sitka Spruce Grade AA 2 pieces
Binding: 4 ply top
Back Wood : Mahogany 2 pieces
Binding: 1 ply
Neck Wood: Mahogany 1 piece
Truss Rod: Single Action
Profile: Round
Thickness at Fret 1: 2.04cm / .803″
Other Materials: Franklin Titebond 50, hot hide glue neck joint
Fingerboard: Rosewood 1 Piece
Radius: 30.48 cm / 12 ”
Frets: 20
Scale: 62.865cm / 24.75″
Side Dots (Color): White
Fingerboard Inlays
Style: Dots
Material: Mother of Pearl
Bridge
Style: Rectangle Closed Slot
Material: Rosewood with Tusq saddle
Pickup
Style: L.R. Baggs VTC
