Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 2023 Vintage Sunburst

In honor of one of Gibson’s most sought-after original models, the 1942 J-45 Banner features a thermally aged Adirondack Spruce top with mahogany back and sides. Extremely lightweight and full of tone, this beauty supports its “Only a Gibson Is Good Enough” historic banner. Hardshell case included.

Features

• Body Style            Round-Shouldered Jumbo
• Top                        Thermally Aged Adirondack Red Spruce
• Body                      Mahogany 
• Finish                    Vintage Sunburst, thin nitrocellulose lacquer
• Bracing                 Hand-scalloped X, red spruce, hot-hide glue
• Body Binding       Aged multi-ply top/single-ply back
• Neck                      Mahogany, V-profile
• Fingerboard          Rosewood
• Radius                  12”
• Inlays                    Mother-of-pearl dots
• Scale                     24.75”
• Nut                        Bone, 1.72” 
• Headstock            Black 
• Rosette                 Single-ply
• Pickguard             Shell teardrop
• Bridge                   Rosewood rectangle, bone saddle
• Tuners                   Strap open back cream buttons
• Hardware              Nickel
• Case                      Hardshell