Best Jumbo Shape Gibson Custom Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Jumbo shape Gibson Custom guitars.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Gibson Custom J-45 Deluxe Rosewood

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Playability 78
Sound 88
Build quality 92
Value for money 71
Overall Score 86

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  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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  • From Gibson Custom's 2021 Modern Collection series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Rosewood back
  • Solid Rosewood sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
  • Traditional belly up bridge
  • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons tuners
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  • From Gibson Custom's 2021 Modern Collection series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Rosewood back
  • Solid Rosewood sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
  • Traditional belly up bridge
  • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom J-45 Deluxe Rosewood
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Electronics
  • Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Solid Side Wood
  • Solid Back Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    2. Gibson Custom SJ-200 Deluxe

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    Gibson Custom SJ-200 Deluxe
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    Playability 73
    Sound 88
    Build quality 92
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 84

    What our users think

    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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    • From Gibson Custom's 2019 Modern Collection series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Rosewood back
    • Solid Rosewood sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
    • Moustache bridge
    • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons tuners
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    • From Gibson Custom's 2019 Modern Collection series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Rosewood back
    • Solid Rosewood sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
    • Moustache bridge
    • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gibson Custom SJ-200 Deluxe
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Electronics
    • Bone Saddle
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Solid Side Wood
    • Solid Back Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      3. Gibson Custom J-45 Custom

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      Gibson Custom J-45 Custom
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      Playability 78
      Sound 83
      Build quality 87
      Value for money 68
      Overall Score 83
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      • From Gibson Custom's 2024 Custom Shop Modern Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Sitka Spruce top
      • Mahogany top
      • Mahogany back
      • Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: L.R. Baggs Session VTC (Preamp/Active)
      • Traditional Belly Up, Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Grover Rotomatic tuners
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      • From Gibson Custom's 2024 Custom Shop Modern Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Sitka Spruce top
      • Mahogany top
      • Mahogany back
      • Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: L.R. Baggs Session VTC (Preamp/Active)
      • Traditional Belly Up, Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Grover Rotomatic tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson Custom J-45 Custom
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Laminated Top Wood
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      4. Gibson Custom 1952 J-185

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      Gibson Custom 1952 J-185
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      Playability 78
      Sound 85
      Build quality 85
      Value for money 68
      Overall Score 83
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      • From Gibson Custom's 2019 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top
      • Solid Flame Maple back
      • Solid Flame Maple sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Belly up, holes at rear, open slot bridge
      • Acoustic V Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh Keystone tuners
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      • 3 Prices - New from $5,199 >
      • From Gibson Custom's 2019 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top
      • Solid Flame Maple back
      • Solid Flame Maple sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Belly up, holes at rear, open slot bridge
      • Acoustic V Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh Keystone tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson Custom 1952 J-185
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Electronics
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      5. Gibson Custom 1957 SJ-200

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      Playability 73
      Sound 85
      Build quality 85
      Value for money 66
      Overall Score 81
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      • 3 Prices - New from $6,299 >
      • From Gibson Custom's 2016 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top
      • Solid Flame Maple back
      • Solid Flame Maple sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache bridge
      • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh Keystone tuners
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      • 3 Prices - New from $6,299 >
      • From Gibson Custom's 2016 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top
      • Solid Flame Maple back
      • Solid Flame Maple sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache bridge
      • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh Keystone tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson Custom 1957 SJ-200
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Electronics
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      6. Gibson Custom Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood

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      Gibson Custom Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood
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      Playability 73
      Sound 85
      Build quality 85
      Value for money 66
      Overall Score 81
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      • From Gibson Custom's 2020 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Red spruce top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Solid Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache bridge
      • Acoustic Round D Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Grover Imperials tuners
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      • 2 Prices - New from $7,499 >
      • From Gibson Custom's 2020 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Red spruce top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Solid Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache bridge
      • Acoustic Round D Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Grover Imperials tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson Custom Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Electronics
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      7. Gibson Custom SJ-200 Western Classic

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      Gibson Custom SJ-200 Western Classic
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      Playability 73
      Sound 85
      Build quality 82
      Value for money 65
      Overall Score 80
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      • From Gibson Custom's 2014 Modern Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Solid Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Four bar SJ-200 Moustache; Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Waverly tuners
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      • 3 Prices - New from $7,499 >
      • From Gibson Custom's 2014 Modern Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Solid Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Four bar SJ-200 Moustache; Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Waverly tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson Custom SJ-200 Western Classic
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Electronics
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      8. Gibson Custom 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo

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      Gibson Custom 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo
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      Playability 75
      Sound 83
      Build quality 82
      Value for money 65
      Overall Score 80
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      • 3 Prices - New from $5,299 >
      • From Gibson Custom's 2020 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Red spruce top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Solid Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Belly Down, open slot bridge
      • Acoustic C Set neck
      • 19 Medium frets
      • Open back cream button tuners
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      • 3 Prices - New from $5,299 >
      • From Gibson Custom's 2020 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Red spruce top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Solid Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Belly Down, open slot bridge
      • Acoustic C Set neck
      • 19 Medium frets
      • Open back cream button tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson Custom 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Electronics
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      9. Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45

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      Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45
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      Playability 75
      Sound 83
      Build quality 82
      Value for money 65
      Overall Score 80

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)
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      • 3 Prices - New from $4,999 >
      • From Gibson Custom's 2021 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Red spruce top
      • Solid Mahogany back
      • Solid Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Rectangle, open slot bridge
      • Acoustic Historic Set neck
      • 19 Medium frets
      • Strap open back, cream button tuners
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      • 3 Prices - New from $4,999 >
      • From Gibson Custom's 2021 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Red spruce top
      • Solid Mahogany back
      • Solid Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Rectangle, open slot bridge
      • Acoustic Historic Set neck
      • 19 Medium frets
      • Strap open back, cream button tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Electronics
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      10. Gibson Custom 1936 J-35

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      Gibson Custom 1936 J-35
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      Playability 75
      Sound 83
      Build quality 82
      Value for money 65
      Overall Score 80

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)
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      • 3 Prices - New from $4,999 >
      • From Gibson Custom's 2013 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Red spruce top
      • Solid Mahogany back
      • Solid Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Rectangle, open slot, historic spacing bridge
      • Acoustic Historic Set neck
      • 19 Medium frets
      • Strap cream button tuners
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      • 3 Prices - New from $4,999 >
      • From Gibson Custom's 2013 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Red spruce top
      • Solid Mahogany back
      • Solid Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Rectangle, open slot, historic spacing bridge
      • Acoustic Historic Set neck
      • 19 Medium frets
      • Strap cream button tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson Custom 1936 J-35
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Electronics
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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