JohnnyT123

Thanks for the advice! This is just swapping out the current bridge for a better-fitting one, it does already have the original adjustable saddle in there. The current wood bridge that replaced the original plastic bridge isn't tall enough so the action is too low even with the adjustable saddle maxed out, so presumably it was custom made and not Gibson made. I was hoping that a Gibson made wood bridge would solve this issue.

That was my first stop before this post, though I don't expect to hear back. It would be amazing if Gibson had a parts store where you could order parts that are currently in production.

I was thinking the same thing. I might wait a week or so and see if anything pops up. It looks like he's been sitting on that one for more than a month with no activity.

Yeah I saw that one and almost spit out my coffee! I guess if it's Brazilian you could make the case for the price.

That's what I'm hoping! I just hope the old ones weren't thrown away since most people see them as useless. There's a few potential listings on Reverb/eBay, might just be a waiting game.

I hear ya, and I understand the debate, but I bought this specific model for this specific sound. I have other dreads that do other things. Thanks for the info, though!

Hi all, I just purchased a '63 Southern Jumbo with the ceramic adjustable saddle. The problem is someone replaced the plastic bridge with a wood bridge, but it's too low and they glued it wrong etc. My luthier says it needs a new bridge and he can make one to fit the adjustable saddle (which I want to keep). Since the upgrade tends to be replacing the bridge for a fixed saddle, I was wondering if anyone had a wood bridge for an adjustable saddle they'd be willing to sell. I'd prefer for it to be from a Gibson from that period ('64-'67) in the belly up orientation. Thanks so much!

I have those exact d'addario flats on a small body acoustic and I love them! They are very mellow sounding right out of the package, but I wouldn't say "dead" sounding. They are definitely a distinct sound, maybe not good for everyone or everything. There is definitely no squeak, and they are extremely comfortable to play. Everyone that has played that guitar has complimented the sound, so that's something. I say go for it, worst case scenario you hate them and you're out a couple bucks. One thing to note: they do not bend, or rather if you try to bend them what little they do bend sounds pretty terrible. They're definitely intended for strumming or fingerpicking, not lead work.

Any sources on the rosewood variety for fingerboards/bridges on the 60s models? I know they stopped using Brazilian some time in the 60s, just curious if there were hard specs.

Holy moly, what a beautiful guitar!! What year is she? Thanks so much for sharing photos, enjoy it in good health! Can't wait to get my hands on one.

This is my absolute dream guitar! Thanks so much for sharing photos!

Hi all, I'm new here, first post. I'm looking for a 1964-1967 southern jumbo. Aside from the reverb/craigslist usuals, where have you all had luck finding a great vintage Gibson that was not a nerve-racking, wallet-draining experience? Also, if you have one of the guitars in question, post pics and share stories! Thanks!