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Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic Guitar with Case

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Gibson Custom Historic 1942 Banner J45 VOS Vintage Sunburst Features Outline

  • Meticulous re-creation of a legendary Gibson Jumbo acoustic.
  • Mahogany body and stunning Adirondack red spruce top project a warm vintage tone, while the V profile mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide impeccable response and playability.
  • Torrefaction lends a vintage, aged tone that is richer, deeper and more balanced.
  • Mother-of-pearl neck inlays lend sophistication, open-back cream button tuners offer incredible tuning stability, and hot hide glue top bracing provides superior tonal response.
  • Finished with a hand-sprayed vintage burst.
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The Perfect Combination of Sound and Style

Whether you’re a professional or hobbyist musician, the Gibson Custom Historic 1942 Banner J45 VOS Vintage Sunburst is the axe of choice. Weighing in at heavy with both sound and style, this limited edition acoustic guitar projects a warm and sonorous tone that will make believers out of even the crustiest non-believers. It’s constructed with old-school craftsmanship, boasting thermally aged Adirondack spruce atop its mahogany back and sides. From studio jam sessions to stage performances, this is one solid axe you won’t want to put down anytime soon. Keep it flying high for posterity; you sittin’ pretty in one of these vintage beauties.

This trusty round-shoulder acoustic might have been the first to be named ‘The Workhorse’ and its namesake has earned it plenty of fans over the years. From its vintage sunburst finish to its clarity and tonal fluidity, this handcrafted instrument is perfect for fingerpickers and flatpickers of all styles, including folk, country, and bluegrass.

Classic Design Promises Comfort and Reliability

Designed for ultimate comfort no matter whether you’re strumming or picking away at a gig, this Gibson J45 serves up amazing sound as soon as it comes out of its case. Its action is smooth as you move your fingers back and forth across the neck while still delivering plenty of volume. Thanks to modern refinements such as period-correct appointments like figured maple on the neck and amber top trim, we can faithfully recreate this legendary instrument with precision accuracy! So if you’re looking for a reliable workhorse to get the job done on stage or in the studio, then look no further than the Gibson Custom Historic 1942 Banner J45 VOS Vintage Sunburst.

Unparalleled Sound Quality with Thermal-Aging Process

Using the thermal-aging process, also called torrefaction, Gibson removes all moisture and impurities that are found in their gathered tonewoods. This gives the Banner 1942 J-45 a blessedly-aged sound that's full, opulent, and well balanced throughout - one unlike any other acoustic out there. All these effects will improve with time! On top of all this, torrefaction makes this vintage build surprisingly durable and resistant to wear.

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Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic Specifications
  • Body Shape: J-45
  • Top: Thermally Aged Red spruce
  • Back: Mahogany
  • 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 Material: Mahogany
  • Profile: V
  • Scale Length: 24.75 inches
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12 inches
  • Number Of Frets: 19
  • Frets: Legend Wire
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.725 inches
  • 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: none
  • Strings: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
  • Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit

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