Gibson
1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst
AcousticJ-45US
No ratings yet$4,999
The Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst is an acoustic guitar built on a J-45 body. Construction pairs a Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and Rosewood fingerboard. Specifications include a 24.75" scale and 19 frets. It is fitted with None. Made in the United States and typically listed around $4999. It is commonly associated with Folk, Singer-Songwriter and Country.
Best for
FolkSinger-SongwriterCountryBlues
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews74
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
60
Build
91
Value
63
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 19 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | None |
| Accessories | Includes Gibson Accessory Kit |
| Back | Mahogany |
| Binding | Single-ply Top and Back |
| Body Finish | Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS |
| Body shape | J-45 |
| Body Styles | Round Shoulder |
| Bracing | Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, red spruce braces with hide glue |
| Bridge | Rectangle, open slot |
| Bridge Pins | Bone |
| Case | Period Correct Case |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother-of-pearl Dots |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 19 |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body |
| Model | CSRS4542VSL |
| Nut | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.81mm / 1.72in |
| Pickguard | Tear Drop |
| Profile | Historic |
| Saddle Material | Bone |
| Side | Mahogany |
| String gauges | 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012 |
| Top wood | Thermally Aged Red Spruce |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Strap open back, cream button |
| Under Saddle Pickup | None |
| Street price | $4,999 |
