2024 Gibson Custom Shop 1942 Banner J-45
This 2024 '42 Banner J45 sounds AMAZING, with those lovely warm and round tones that only a slope shoulder dreadnought can produce. Serial number 22894035 is in pristine condition with almost zero play and/or fret wear. Original case and all Gibson paperwork included.
From Gibson:
Considered by many to be the preeminent vintage acoustic guitar, the Gibson J-45 Jumbo has inspired generations of songwriters and performers, finding its way onto countless hit records and gracing stages all over the world. In celebration of the J-45's proud history, Gibson has released the 1942 Banner edition J-45. Meticulously constructed with old school craftsmanship, the 1942 Banner J-45 is a portal to another time, with a smooth vintage sound and an intangible vibe. Gorgeous thermally-aged Adirondack spruce tops the 1942 Banner J-45's mahogany back and sides, combining for a warm, sonorous tone that projects admirably from its Jumbo-sized body. The thermal-aging process draws out the best characteristics of this tonewood pairing and gives the 1942 Banner J-45 a lived-in quality, unlike other newly produced acoustics. Premium appointments include a bone nut, open-back cream tuners, mother-of-pearl neck inlays, hand-sprayed burst top, and a hot hide glue top bracing for superior tonal response.
2024 Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Specifications
- String Type: Steel
- Number of Strings: 6
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Shape: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
- Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
- Top Wood: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
- Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS
- Color: Vintage Sunburst
- Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
- Binding: Multi-ply top/back
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Historic
- Radius: 12"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
- Number of Frets: 19, Legend Wire
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1.725"
- Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
- Bridge Material: Rosewood
- Tuning Machines: Strap Open back with Cream buttons
- Strings: .012-.053
- Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case