2023 Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1942 Banner J-45

A 2023 Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1942 Banner J-45, this faithful recreation captures the warm, dry, and woody tone that made the original Banner-era J-45s legendary. Built with a thermally aged red spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it delivers a rich, responsive voice with excellent fundamental clarity and vintage character. The VOS nitro finish and hand-scalloped bracing enhance resonance, while the Historic neck profile provides a comfortable, period-correct feel.

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Condition: Excellent, couple impressions on the back
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Body Style: Round Shoulder
Body Shape: J-45
Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing (Red Spruce, Hide Glue)
Binding: Single-Ply Top and Back
Body Finish: Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS
Neck Profile: Historic
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number of Frets: 19
Fret Wire: Legend Wire
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.724"
Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail
Bridge: Rectangle, Open Slot
Saddle: Bone
Tuning Machines: Open Back with Cream Buttons
Pickguard: Tear Drop
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Bridge Pins: Bone
Case: Period Correct Case