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Instrument: Dreadnought
Brand: Gibson
Model: Banner J-50
Finish: Natural
SKU: GF7669-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 1942
Top: Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides: Mahogany
Finish Material: Nitro
Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany/ Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Full C
Neck Depth: .980" - 1.018"
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Tuners: Replacement Tuners
Bridge: Brazilian RW (sanded down slightly)
Electronics: None
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.712"
String Spacing at Saddle: 2.135"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y
Case: Modern HSC
Modifications/Repairs: Neck reset, replaced small maple bridge plate, refret, replacement tuners, replacement bone saddle, finish worn off back of neck, reglued pickguard, reglued bridge (also shaved down slightly), replacement bridge pins, repaired back cracks along center seam and one 4" one on lower treble bout
It's an absolute rarity, but examples do exist, like this. A BANNER Gibson J-50. This 1942 J-50 is one of the first J-50s made and utilized a beautiful set of Adirondack spruce that would become a rarity during the height of WWII rationing (making the sun bursting of J-45s more preferable to mitigate quality concerns). Early "Banner" Gibsons, like this one, still have trussrods (which also became rationed). Apart from the obvious mystique about how rare it is to find a natural topped wartime slope shoulder model like this, it's worth reiterating that J45s and J50s are a songwriters best friend. It's one of the most suggested "if you can only have one guitar" models. The perfect Gibson acoustic hunt also requires consideration for neck shape, and this one is perfect. These earlier "Banners" have chunky, but not fully baseball bat necks like later ones. This example has had typical maintenance over the years: neck reset, bridge reglue, refret, replacement maple bridge plate, and glued minor back cracks. Much of the music we have come to love was played on these guitars; it's very reminiscent of Bob Dylan's infamous script logo J-50.
Comes with modern hardshell case.
Gibson Banner J-50 1942, Natural
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Instrument: Dreadnought
Brand: Gibson
Model: Banner J-50
Finish: Natural
SKU: GF7669-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 1942
Top: Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides: Mahogany
Finish Material: Nitro
Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany/ Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Full C
Neck Depth: .980" - 1.018"
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Tuners: Replacement Tuners
Bridge: Brazilian RW (sanded down slightly)
Electronics: None
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.712"
String Spacing at Saddle: 2.135"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y
Case: Modern HSC
Modifications/Repairs: Neck reset, replaced small maple bridge plate, refret, replacement tuners, replacement bone saddle, finish worn off back of neck, reglued pickguard, reglued bridge (also shaved down slightly), replacement bridge pins, repaired back cracks along center seam and one 4" one on lower treble bout
Description
It's an absolute rarity, but examples do exist, like this. A BANNER Gibson J-50. This 1942 J-50 is one of the first J-50s made and utilized a beautiful set of Adirondack spruce that would become a rarity during the height of WWII rationing (making the sun bursting of J-45s more preferable to mitigate quality concerns). Early "Banner" Gibsons, like this one, still have trussrods (which also became rationed). Apart from the obvious mystique about how rare it is to find a natural topped wartime slope shoulder model like this, it's worth reiterating that J45s and J50s are a songwriters best friend. It's one of the most suggested "if you can only have one guitar" models. The perfect Gibson acoustic hunt also requires consideration for neck shape, and this one is perfect. These earlier "Banners" have chunky, but not fully baseball bat necks like later ones. This example has had typical maintenance over the years: neck reset, bridge reglue, refret, replacement maple bridge plate, and glued minor back cracks. Much of the music we have come to love was played on these guitars; it's very reminiscent of Bob Dylan's infamous script logo J-50.
Comes with modern hardshell case.