Manufacturer’s Description from Gibson Guitars
Five years in the making—through a series of evolving prototypes—the handmade instrument is being produced at the Gibson Montana Acoustic Master Shop in Bozeman, MT. Browne collaborated with the team in Gibson Montana throughout the process. It is the first guitar to bear Browne’s name.
Distinguished by a red spruce top and sustainably—farmed English walnut back and sides, the Jackson Browne Signature model was inspired by Gibson’s legendary 1930s-era Roy Smeck model—several of which are among Browne’s own prized collection of vintage Gibsons—known for its big tone, pure traditional acoustic sound, and flawless projection during concert performance. Responsive and powerful, the “Jackson Browne” has a wide neck, deep round shoulders, and the scale of a classical guitar, with 12 frets to the body. It is as much a fully modern instrument as a vital link to Gibson’s heritage, with innovations including a sophisticated pickup offering unparalleled sound reproduction when amplified, and exceptional gain before feedback capability.
Specifications
Body
Body Type | Round Shoulder |
Top | Adirondack Red Spruce |
Back and Sides | Farmed English Walnut |
Construction | 1930s Gibson Jumbo body style, with depth increased to 4.55″ at head block and 4.83″ at tail block |
Binding | Multi-ply Top Binding, Single Ply Back Binding, Traditional 3 ply rosette |
Bracing | Scalloped Red Spruce Top Bracing (1930’s X-Braced) |
Headstock
Type | Traditional Tapered 1930’s Gibson |
Angle | 17° |
Inlay | Mother of Pearl Gibson Peghead logo |
Truss Rod Cover | Black Truss Rod Cover |
Pickups
Model | Trance Audio Amulet System |
Specifics | Two handmade bridge plate tranducers |
Neck
Species | 1-piece Mahogany |
Profile | Modified “V” Profile |
Pitch | 3° |
Thickness | 1.805″ at Nut |
Truss Rod | Single Action |
Adhesive | Wood Glue |
Neck Fit
Joint | Compound Dovetail |
Construction | Joint at 12th Fret |
Adhesive | Hide Glue |
Fingerboard
Species | Rosewood |
Frets | 21 |
Scale Length | 24 3/4″ |
Radius | 12″ |
Fret Wire | Gibson Montana standard fret wire constructed of nickel alloy for high tonal clarity |
Inlays | Abalone slotted diamonds on fingerboard |
Adhesive | Wood Glue |
Nut
Material | Bone |
Width | 1.805″ |
Hardware
Pickguard | Firestripe Pick Guard |
Strap Buttons | End Pin Strap Button |
Strings | .012″ – .053″ Gibson Light Gauge |
Bridge
Type | Traditional Rectangle with open ended saddle slot |
Material | Rosewood |
Bridge Pins | Traditional |
Case
Type | Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case |
Case Exterior | Black Tolex |
Case Interior | Burgundy Crushed Velvet |
Finish
Sealer | Hand Sprayed Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Vintage Sunburst
Tuning Keys
Type | Gold Waverly with Ivoroid buttons |
Material | Gold |
Ratio | 16:1 |