1942 Gibson J-45 Banner Reissue

Baked Adirondack Spruce / Maple

Numbered 001 – Exceptional Example – All Original

Up for sale is a rare and beautifully executed 1942 Gibson J-45 Banner Reissue featuring a baked Adirondack spruce top and maple back and sides.

This particular instrument is numbered 001, making it especially desirable for collectors and Gibson enthusiasts.

Specifications:

Baked (Torrefied) Adirondack Spruce top

Solid Maple back & sides

Mahogany neck

Rosewood fingerboard & bridge

Traditional Banner headstock

Bone nut & saddle

Vintage-style tuners

Original Gibson hard case

Certificate of Authenticity included

Tone:

This guitar delivers an incredibly dynamic and responsive voice. The baked Adirondack top provides headroom, projection, and a broken-in feel right out of the case. The maple back and sides add clarity, articulation, and note separation while maintaining the warmth and dry character associated with early Banner-era instruments.

It has a powerful yet focused low end, strong midrange presence, and crisp, singing highs. Whether strummed or fingerpicked, it responds beautifully and feels alive in the hands.

Condition:

Excellent overall condition

Very clean top and back

No cracks, structural issues, or repairs

Neck is straight, truss rod functions properly

Frets show minimal wear

Everything remains original.

Being numbered 001 makes this example particularly special and collectible.

This is not just another J-45 reissue — it is an outstanding tonal instrument with collector appeal.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

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Listed3 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop Historic 1942 Banner J-45
Finish
  • Thin
Categories
Year
  • 2019
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Family
Series
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 19

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