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Gibson Custom1936 J-35 Acoustic Guitar Vintage Sunburst

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

The Custom Historic 1936 J-35 is a right-handed six-string acoustic shaped around a Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and traditional hand-scalloped Advanced X-bracing with hide glue. It is presented as a vintage-inspired J-35 with a warm, balanced voice. The Historic V profile, 1.77 nut-width specification, open-slot bridge with historic spacing, bone saddle, cream-button tuners, and VOS nitrocellulose finish keep the construction aligned with that direction. It has no pickup/preamp.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Flat-top players seeking the J-35’s described warm, balanced acoustic voice.
  • Players choosing a right-handed six-string with a Historic V neck and 1.77 nut-width specification.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who require a built-in pickup or preamp.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Gibson Custom 1936 J-35 Acoustic Guitar Vintage Sunburst construction detail

Detail 01

Case and Gibson Accessory Kit included

Both are supplied with the guitar.

Detail 02

Open-slot bridge with historic spacing

The bridge uses the stated historic-spacing configuration.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Confirm that the Historic V neck profile and 1.77 nut-width specification suit your preferences.
  2. 02Plan for an acoustic without an onboard pickup/preamp.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does the 1936 J-35 have built-in electronics?

No. Its pickup/preamp specification is listed as no.

02What comes with the guitar?

A case and Gibson Accessory Kit are included.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Preamp
No
Bridge
Rectangle, open slot, historic spacing
7 detailsPlayability
Orientation
Right-handed
Nut Width
1.77
Number of Frets
19
Number of Strings
6
Saddle Amp Nut
Bone
Scale Length
24.75
Neck Shape
V
11 detailsBody & build
Color
Brown
Top Material
Thermally Aged red spruce
Body Finish
Thin finish nitrocellulose, VOS
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Back Amp Sides
Mahogany
Country of Origin
United States
Body Style
V
Color Finish
Sunburst
Tuning Machines
Strap cream button
Body Shape
V
1 detailsIn the box
Case or Gig Bag
Included
2 detailsOther
Accessories
Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Bracing Pattern
Traditional hand-scalloped Advanced X-bracing, red spruce braces with hide glue

Complete your setup

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