1942 Banner J-45

The Original Workhorse

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.

Part # CSRS4542VS

Detailed 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

Miscellaneous

Case: Period Correct Case
Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit