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Blue Note Music

1963 Gibson Southern Jumbo with original case

1963 Gibson Southern Jumbo with original case

$7,000.00 USD
$7,000.00 USD
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BLUE NOTE MUSIC 

Certified Vintage Buyer Checklist 

Instrument: Gibson Southern Jumbo 

Year: 1963 

Serial / FON: 116295 

 

PRIMARY AUTHENTICATION 

  • Serial Number / FON 

  • Verified correct for year and model 

  • No signs of tampering 

Method: Visual + database cross-reference 

 

  • Model Verification 

  • Body shape and construction correct 

  • Appointments consistent with year 

  • No evidence of conversion or misidentification 

 

MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION 

  • Tonewoods 

  • Top: Sitka Spruce 

  • Back/Sides: Mahogany 

  • Fingerboard: Rosewood 

  • Original wood confirmed 

 

  • Internal Structure 

  • Bracing intact 

  • No structural modifications 

 

FINISH & ORIGINALITY 

  • Finish Type 

  • Nitrocellulose 

  • Original finish 

  • No Overspray 

  • Not Refinished 

 

BRIDGE / HARDWARE SYSTEM 

  • Bridge Type (acoustic) 

  • Correct for year/model 

Bridge Plate (acoustic) 

  • ☐ Original 

HEADSTOCK 

Headstock Condition 

  • No breaks 

  • No Repairs 

  • Not Modified 

  • Logo correct for year 

TUNERS 

Tuner Type 

  • Original 

  • No extra holes 

NECK SPECS 

Nut Width 

Measured: 1 - 11/16” 

Scale Length 

Measured: 21.75” 

  • Matches factory spec 

 

TRUSS ROD 

Function 

  • Fully functional 

Adjustment Range 

  • Not maxed 

Type 

  • Single-action 

NECK & PLAYABILITY 

Neck Angle / Relief 

  • Correct geometry 

  • Not reset 

Frets 

  • Original 

Condition: Good 

 

STRUCTURAL CONDITION 

Cracks 

  • None 

Bracing 

  • ☐ Secure 

Bridge Integrity 

  • Stable 

  • Original 
    Slight crack on side wing. 

  • Pulling up very slightly -  See pictures 

  • Replacement in case 

 

PROVENANCE 

Case 

  • Original 

Documentation 

  • No original documents or provenances. 

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TONE  

Fundamental Voice –W arm, Focused  

Bass - Tight  

Midrange - Scooped  

Treble - Sweet 

RESPONSE 

Dynamics - Responsive  

Sustain - Moderate  

Projection – Intimate, Moderate  

VINTAGE CHARACTER 

  • Opened-up top 

  • Matured voice 

  • Excellent note separation 

TONE RATING (1–5) 

Category 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

Bass 

 

 

 

X

Midrange 

 X

Treble 

 X

Projection 

 X

Responsive 

 X

 

OVERALL VOICE CLASSIFICATION 

Above Average 

FINAL EVALUATION 

  • Condition Grade: 8.50 

  • Originality Estimate: 100% 

  • Playability Notes: Smooth and easy 

  • Notable Repairs / Mods: - None 

CERTIFICATION 

Certified By (Blue Note): Rick Drevet 

Date: May 19, 2026 

 

✔ BLUE NOTE GUARANTEE 

This instrument has been evaluated to meet Blue Note Music’s standards for authenticity, structural integrity, tonal quality, and vintage correctness. 

“We don’t just sell vintage instruments — we verify, protect, and stand behind them.” 

 

 
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