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Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst
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1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst

AcousticJ-45US
No ratings yet$6,499

The Original Workhorse, Aged to Perfection The allure and legend of the Gibson J-45™ live on in the new Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45. Inspired by the holy grail of vintage acoustic instruments, luthiers in Montana meticulously crafted a J-45 just like the most popular and celebrated version in structure and components. The new 1942 Banner J-45 includes a Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top hand-sprayed with a historic-style burst, hot hide glue top bracing for better tonal response, and a bone nut and saddle. It features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

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Score

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74
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
60
Build
91
Value
63

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Specifications

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Specifications for 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibson
TypeAcoustic
CountryUS
Body woodMahogany
Neck woodMahogany
FretboardRosewood
Strings6
Frets19
Scale length24.75"
AccessoriesGibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of Authenticity
BackMahogany
BindingSingle-ply Top and Back
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeJ-45
Body StylesRound Shoulder
BracingTraditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing, Red Spruce Braces with Hide Glue
BridgeRosewood; Rectangle, Open Slot
Bridge PinsBone
CasePeriod Correct Case
FinishAged Nickel
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count19
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
ModelCSRS45VSLA
NutBone
Nut width43.81mm / 1.72in
PickguardTear Drop Tortoise, Aged
ProfileHistoric
Saddle MaterialBone
SideMahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Red Spruce
Truss Rod CoverBlack
TunersStrap Style, Open Back, Cream Buttons, Aged
Street price$6,499

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