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Gibson / 2023 1942 Banner J-45 Murphy Lab Light Aged

-Murphy Lab

Tom Murphy, a Gibson Master Artisan, reigns supreme at Gibson Custom as a leading expert in aging (a technique that reproduces the scratches and weather checking of a guitar that has been played for many years).

He scientifically analyzed and researched the lacquer components of that era (1950-1960), and through Tom's hand-finishing combination, he achieves the look and sound of a vintage guitar that has been played for many years, even though it is brand new, resulting in a guitar with a natural weather checking effect.

-1942 Banner J-45

The J-45 was introduced in 1942, as indicated in the product name.

The headstock features the Gibson script logo, as well as the so-called banner logo with the words "ONLY A GIBSON IS GOOD ENOUGH."

This guitar meticulously reproduces the specifications of the 1942 model, including the round-shoulder body made of spruce and mahogany, the small pickguard, and the long saddle on the rectangular bridge.

ーJ-45 with a Light Aged Finish

This product is one of the light aged options (light/heavy).
It reproduces not only weather checking, but also pick scratches and damage around the soundhole, small dents, and even the tarnish on the tuners.
The texture of the lacquer and the realism of the damage are of a quality that is on par with vintage guitars.

This product is recommended for those who admire the J-45 in the banner, or for those who already own a vintage J-45 and want to use this as a secondary guitar.

You will definitely feel the texture and feel when you actually hold it in your hands.

[Specifications/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 43.5mm
SCALE: 626mm
CASE: Original Hardshell Case

[Repair/Modification History/Replacement Parts/Exterior Condition, etc.]
*This information is based on our inspection of this used/vintage item.
Please understand in advance.

-Weather checking, pick scratches around the soundhole, and dents on the body are all part of the aging process.

There is no history of crack repairs in the wood, and the condition is appropriate for its age.

-Gibson Custom certificate included

[Playing Condition]
-String height at 12th fret: 2.5mm on the 6th string side, 1.9mm on the 1st string side
-Saddle protrusion: Approximately 4.0mm-5.0mm
-There are no dead spots or buzzing, and the playing condition is good.
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