Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Light Aged Dreadnought - Vintage Sunburst with Hardshell Case

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**The Original Workhorse Reimagined: Gibson Custom Historic 1942 Banner J-45** 

Discover the legendary sound and timeless charm of the Gibson J-45 in its most iconic form at Haggerty’s Music. The new light aged Custom Historic 1942 Banner J-45 pays tribute to the “holy grail” of vintage acoustic guitars, meticulously recreated by Gibson’s expert luthiers in Montana. 

This masterpiece features a Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top, hand-sprayed with a stunning historic-style burst. Its hot hide glue top bracing ensures exceptional tonal response, while the bone nut and saddle enhance sustain and clarity. Every detail is designed to capture the essence of the original J-45, delivering the rich, warm tone and unmatched playability that have made it a legend. 

Haggerty's Music has this incredible piece of history in stock—call us today to bring home the workhorse that started it all!

Features/Specs

Body

• Body Style: Round Shoulder
• 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: Single-ply Top and Back
• Body Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS

Neck

• Profile: Historic
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Fret Count: 19
• Frets: Legend Wire
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Dots
• Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body

Hardware

• 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