Gibson Custom J-45 '1942 Banner' Acoustic Guitar

Experience the timeless allure of the Gibson J-45 with the Custom Historic 1942 Banner J-45. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by skilled luthiers in Montana, this guitar honors the legendary vintage acoustics that have captivated musicians for generations. The 1942 Banner J-45 captures the essence of the most revered J-45 version, featuring Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce and hot hide glue top bracing for enhanced tonal response. The result is a guitar that exudes sweetness, warmth, and balance, with every note reflecting the authentic tone of early J-45s.

Designed to provide the same warmth and depth as the original, the 1942 Banner J-45 features a Honduran mahogany body with a vintage sunburst finish that highlights its stunning craftsmanship. The rosewood fingerboard and bone nut and saddle contribute to the guitar’s exceptional sound quality, while the V-shaped neck and custom-made tuners ensure comfortable playability. This guitar is perfect for anyone seeking the unmatched charm and tonal richness of a classic Gibson acoustic. It comes complete with a period-correct hardshell case for secure transport and protection.

Features:

• Thermally Aged Adirondack Spruce Top: Enhances tonal response with vintage clarity and warmth.

• Hand-Sprayed Historic-Style Burst: Adds to the guitar's vintage aesthetic and timeless beauty.

• Hot Hide Glue Top Bracing: Improves resonance and overall tonal balance.

• Custom-Made Tuners with Creme Buttons: Provide precise tuning stability with a vintage look.

• Rosewood Fingerboard & Bone Nut and Saddle: Deliver exceptional sound quality and comfort.

Specs

• Body Shape: Slope Shoulder Jumbo

• Finish: Vintage Sunburst

• Body Material: Honduran Mahogany

• Top Material: Thermally Aged Adirondack Spruce

• Body Details: Creme Body Bindings, Multi-Layered Rosette, Tortoise Pickguard, Hand-Scalloped X-Brace

• Neck Material: Honduran Mahogany

• Neck Profile: V-Shape

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"

• Neck Details: Pearl Dot Inlays

• Nut Width: 43.8mm / 1 3/4"

• Scale Length: 628mm / 24 3/4"

• String Spacing: 56mm / 2 3/16"

• Bridge: Rosewood with Long Saddle

• Tuners: Custom-Made 3-on-a-Plate Tuners with Creme Buttons

• Pickup: None

• Case: Period-Correct Hardshell Case

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Specs

Body Shape:	Slope Shoulder Jumbo
Finish:	Vintage Sunburst
Body Material:	Honduran Mahogany
Top Material:	Thermally Aged Adirondack Spruce
Lefty	No
Body Details:	Creme body bindings, multi-layered rosette, tortoise pickguard, hand-scalloped X-brace
Neck Material:	Honduran Mahogany
Neck Profile:	V-shape
Fingerboard Material:	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius:	12”
Neck Details:	Pearl dot inlays
Nutwidth:	43.8 mm - 1 3/4"
Scale Length:	628 mm - 24 3/4"
String spacing:	56 mm - 2 3/16"
Bridge:	Rosewood w/ long saddle
Tuners:	Custom made 3-on-a-plate tuners with creme buttons
Pickup	None
Condition:	New
Cosmetic Condition:	None
Modifications/ Repairs:	None
Tech Notes:	None
Travels in:	Hardshell case
Accessories:	None