acousticworship

Agreed, I don't mind humor at all, and figured it was coming. I never thought about the possibility that it could be a J-185 bridge. I just assumed (you know what that does) that it was a replacement. I know my grandfather had some work done on the guitar in the late 90's/early 2000's. Zombywoof, I think you replied to my post on The Gear Page about this guitar. I'm Deadduck over there, I think that name was already taken when I signed up here. I'll look at the UMGF. I think I'm already a member there too, but haven't posted in a long time. Thanks for the info.

I figured that was coming. I'm from Louisiana, so we got plenty "southern jumbo's" round here. 😄 I found this info if anyone is interested. Vintage Guitars Info - Gibson collecting vintage gibson guitars (guitarhq.com) Indeed it looks like a '52. Now to get her worked on and back in proper condition.

I've inherited my grandfather's Gibson Southern Jumbo. He bought it new, we think in 1954. It has had some work done on it, (crack repairs, new bridge, new tuners), and needs some more done. I'd like to know how to decipher the serial number. It appears to be ink stamped on the neck block inside the soundhole. It's either Z1932 or possibly 71932. It has 19 frets, I've read that they went to 20 frets in 1955 but I'm not 100% sure on that.