Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic Guitar, 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:

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Body Shape:Round Shoulder Dreadnought
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Color:Vintage Sunburst
• Finish:Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS
• Top Wood:Thermally Aged Red Spruce
• Back & Sides Wood:Mahogany
• Body Bracing:Scalloped X-bracing
• Binding:Multi-ply top/back
• Neck Wood:Mahogany
• Neck Shape:V
• Radius:12"
• Fingerboard Material:Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay:Mother-of-Pearl Dots
• Number of Frets:19, Legend Wire
• Scale Length:24.75"
• Tuning Machines:Strap Open back with Cream buttons
• Bridge Material:Rosewood
• Nut/Saddle Material:Bone/Bone
• Nut Width:1.725"
• Strings:.012-.053

Features:

• Meticulous re-creation of a legendary Gibson Jumbo acoustic
• Smooth vintage sound and an intangible vibe
• Mahogany body and stunning Adirondack red spruce top project huge, warm vintage tone
• V profile mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard provide impeccable response and playability
• Torrefaction lends a vintage, aged tone: richer, deeper, and more balanced
• Gorgeous mother-of-pearl neck inlays add a pop of sophistication
• Handsome open-back cream button tuners offer incredible tuning stability
• Hot hide glue top bracing for superior tonal response
• Hand-sprayed vintage burst