The Original Workhorse - The Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic Guitar in Vintage Sunburst

The allure and legend of the Gibson J-45 lives on in the new Custom Historic 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• 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"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Number Of Frets: 19
• Frets: Legend Wire
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.725"
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Dots
• Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body

Hardware

• 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

• Under Saddle Pickup: None

Miscellaneous

• Strings Gauge: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
• Case: Period Correct Case
• Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit

Manufacturer: Gibson
Model: CSRS4542VS
SKU: I625906-N-1-WHXD
UPC: 711106037318

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