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Gibson J-45 1942 Mahogany Top Banner, Sunburst

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InstrumentJumbo
BrandGibson
ModelJ-45
FinishSunburst
SKUGF7698-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1942
TopMahogany
Back and SidesMahogany
Neck/FingerboardMahogany Neck (with rosewood centerstrip) / Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard
Bridge MaterialBrazilian Rosewood
TunersOriginal Kluson with Replacement Buttons
Neck ProfileD
Neck Depth1.080"- 1.113"
Scale Length24.75"
Radius12"
Nut Width1.739"
String Spacing at Saddle2.113"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Y
ElectronicsNone
CaseOriginal Chipboard Case
Modifications/RepairsRepaired nut, replacement tuner buttons, refret, neck reset, bridge reglue, replacement oversized rosewood bridge plate, three top cracks and three 1"x1" cleats, repaired back crack near center seam reglued x-brace, potentially replaced braces, full guitar overspray
1 9/16”1.563”
1 5/8”1.625”
1 11/16”1.688”
1 3/4”1.750”
1 7/8”1.875”

Banner J45s are a songwriters best friend. It's one of the most suggested "if you can only have one guitar" models. "Banner's", referring to the "Only a Gibson is Good Enough" logo on the headstock were made during WWII, mostly by women. Additionally, some J-45's during the WWII/Banner-era were made with rare mahogany tops, like this example. These sound a little different than the spruce versions, and many players seek out these variations in particular. It has been fully over sprayed, but its sonic qualities were not hindered. Overall, this is a lovely guitar that represents all that is desirable about banner-era Gibsons.

Comes with hardshell case (non Gibson)

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