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Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Heavy Aged, Vintage Sunburst vs Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive

Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Heavy Aged, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$7,499
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74Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
Acoustic$11,999
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Heavy Aged, Vintage Sunburst and Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive are closely matched overall — 74 to 74 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Heavy Aged, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($7,499 vs $11,999)
Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Heavy Aged, Vintage SunburstJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
Overall7474
Build9191
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Heavy Aged, Vintage SunburstJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets1920
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups——
Rating——
Price$7,499$11,999
AccessoriesGibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of AuthenticityCertificate of Authenticity
BackMahoganyMahogany
BindingSingle-ply Top and BackMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeJ-45J-45
Body StylesRound ShoulderRound Shoulder
BracingTraditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing, Red Spruce Braces with Hide GlueTraditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
BridgeRosewood; Rectangle, Open SlotTraditional Belly Up; Ebony with 130th Anniversary Abalone and Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wings
Bridge PinsBoneCream TUSQ with Abalone Dot
CasePeriod Correct CaseGibson Custom Deluxe Hardshell
FinishAged NickelGold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl DotHarp Lady in Abalone and Mother of Pearl
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count1920
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-BodyCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hide Glue Set
ModelCSRS45VSHACSRS4130EB
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.81mm / 1.72in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardTear Drop Tortoise, AgedTear Drop; Agoya Pearl Shell with Abalone 130 Inlay and Border
ProfileHistoricSlimTaper
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganyMahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Red SpruceSitka Spruce
Truss Rod CoverBlackMother of Pearl; Engraved Anniversary
TunersStrap Style, Open Back, Cream Buttons, AgedWaverly Open Back
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Harp Lady in Abalone and Mother-of-Pearl
Strap Buttons—Gold End Pin
Truss rod—Adjustable
Tuner Plating—Gold

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