GibsonSouthern Jumbo
The rosewood-bound Southern Jumbo.
- Acoustic guitartype
- USAmade in
- 1942–nowmade
- 6listings now
· 34% below typical
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Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
6 listings
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2013 Gibson SJ-100 1941 reissue. Eastbourne
Hard case
Hard case*2013 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer david328i · 100% · 1,822 feedback£2,149 free delivery 34% below typical -
Gibson Southern Jumbo Vintage Sunburst 2010 London
Case not stated
2010 USASunburstShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£3,159 incl. £60 delivery About typical -
Gibson Southern Jumbo Vintage Sunburst 2024 London
Case not stated
2024 USASunburstShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£3,259 incl. £60 delivery About typical -
Gibson Southern Jumbo Deluxe Cherry Sunburst 1969 London
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1969 USASunburstShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£4,459 incl. £60 delivery 37% above typical -
Gibson 1942 RI Banner Southern Jumbo LEFT-HANDED Sunburst 2025 London
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Left-handed2025 USASunburstShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£4,709 incl. £60 delivery 44% above typical -
Brian May - Gibson Custom Signature SJ- 12 String - Vintage Sunburst Beverley
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USASunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer 9d 9h · 0 bids wyke35 · 100% · 91 feedback£13,937 incl. £100 delivery Current bid
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Before you buy a used Southern Jumbo
- Look at the top and the bridge. Ask for photos along the top from the side: a bulge behind the bridge, or a bridge lifting at its back edge, means a repair is coming. Small finish cracks are cosmetic; cracks in the wood that open and close aren't.
- Check the action and the neck angle. If the saddle has been sanded right down to get a low action, the guitar may need a neck reset, which costs several hundred pounds.
- Ask how it's been kept. Acoustics dry out in centrally heated homes. A guitar stored in its case with a humidifier is a better buy than one hung on a wall above a radiator.
- Check the headstock for a repair. Gibson and Epiphone headstocks snap more than most. A well-done repair plays fine but takes 30–50% off the value, so it should be in the title and the price.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Fakes (especially of Gibson, Martin and Fender Custom Shop) and scams are priced well under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal. Our fake guitar checklist has more.
- Think about postage. A guitar needs a proper box and careful packing. Many sellers offer collection only: the location is shown on every listing.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal.
Questions
How much is a used Southern Jumbo worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Gibson Southern Jumbo typically costs £3,259, including postage, across 5 listings from £2,149. These are asking prices, so a guitar can sell for less, especially with Best Offer. Year, condition, finish and any upgrades all move the price.
What is the Southern Jumbo?
The rosewood-bound Southern Jumbo. Made in USA. Made 1942–now.
Which years of the Southern Jumbo are for sale?
Today's listings that give a year run from 1969 to 2025. Use "Newest year" or "Oldest year" in the sort to find a particular era.
Is it safe to buy a used Southern Jumbo on eBay?
It can be. Pay through eBay so the Money Back Guarantee covers you, buy from sellers with a long, positive feedback record and ask for photos of the serial number, the neck and the frets. We flag new and low-feedback sellers, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
