Chances are, you are much more familiar with this instrument than you might think. Heralded as THE vintage acoustic guitar, the J45 has been featured on countless records and stages throughout the decades, earning itself the nickname "the Workhorse" in the process. This 1942 Banner J45 is Gibson's latest attempt at recreating the "real deal", as if you had pulled it out of a time machine. This is achieved by using a thermal-aging process known as torrefaction, which serves to capture that warm, vintage tone that artists have come to love about this guitar, in addition to increasing the guitar's durability over time. With a jumbo body that's complete with an Adirondack spruce top, mahogany body, and rosewood fretboard, this 1942 Banner J45 oozes personality in its tonewoods, and a classic V-shape profile on the neck offers a ton of playability. Discover for yourself the secrets of "the Workhorse".