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SMALL JUMBO For some years now I have been thinking about building a Jumbo shaped guitar, but have not been enamored of the larger jumbos like the Gibson J-200. So, using an old Gibson J-185 as my guide I have designed this guitar. The shape is quite similar but the body is quite a bit thinner, front to back. This seems to give the round warm sound of a wide (16") soundboard without any tendency to boominess or "thump." Or at least, so it seems to me - that's my story and I'm sticking to it!!
Recently I have been making a 12 string based on this body shape. I feel that they are remarkably successful - they are flying right out of here!!! Some Photos:
DIMENSIONS Scale Length: 24.75 inches Lower Bout: 16 inches Upper Bout: 11 1/8 inches Body Length: 20 inches Body Depth: 3 7/8 inches This website and all of its content, text and images are copyright ©1997-2011 by Charles A. Hoffman. All rights reserved. |
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