Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Vintage Sunburst Acoustic Guitar
GIB-8200261
$9499
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Anywhere Australia wide*
Montana luthiers have recreated one of the most revered acoustic guitars in history with the Gibson Custom Historic 1942 Banner J-45. This exceptional instrument pays homage to the holy grail of vintage acoustics, capturing the essence of the most celebrated J-45 ever produced.
The craftsmanship behind this guitar is extraordinary, with every detail meticulously matched to the original 1942 specifications. The Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top features a hand-sprayed historic-style burst that perfectly replicates the vintage aesthetic collectors prize so highly.
Superior tonal response comes from the hot hide glue top bracing system, while the bone nut and saddle contribute to the instrument’s authentic vintage character. The allure and legend of the Gibson J-45 continues through this faithful recreation, offering players access to the same structure and components that made the original so popular and celebrated amongst musicians worldwide.
- Top: Thermally Aged Red spruce
- Back & Side: Mahogany
- Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, red spruce braces with hide glue
- Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
- Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
- Neck: Mahogany w/ V Profile
- Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Fingerboard: Rosewood w/ 12" Radius
- Frets: 19, Legend Wire
- Nut: Bone, 1.72" / 43.81mm
- Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Dots
- Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
- Tuner Plating: Nickel
- Bridge: Rectangle, open slot
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Strap open back, cream button
- Pickguard: Tear Drop
- Truss Rod Cover: Black
- Bridge Pins: Bone
- Electronics: Under Saddle Pickup
- Includes Gibson Accessory Kit