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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. 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

The Gibson J-45 is acclaimed for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection.