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  • Instrument: Dreadnought

  • Brand: Gibson

  • Model: Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45

  • Finish: Vintage Sunburst

  • SKU: GF7844-A

  • Handedness: Right

  • Made In Year: 2023

  • Top: Spruce

  • Back and Sides: Mahogany

  • Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany / Rosewood

  • Bridge Material: Rosewood

  • Tuners: Original

  • Neck Profile: C

  • Neck Depth: 0.91" - 0.98"

  • Scale Length: 24 3/4"

  • Nut Width: 1.72"

  • String Spacing at Saddle: 2.18"

  • Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): N

  • Electronics: N/A

  • Case: OHSC

  • Modifications/Repairs: None

  • 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”

From Gibson:

"The allure and legend of the Gibson J-45™ live on in the new Murphy Lab 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. It features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era."

This example is in very good shape showing few signs of wear. It has a very warm, balanced tone and is a joy to play!

OHSC included

Gibson Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45 2023, Vintage Sunburst

$5,950
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    Description

    From Gibson:

    "The allure and legend of the Gibson J-45™ live on in the new Murphy Lab 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. It features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era."

    This example is in very good shape showing few signs of wear. It has a very warm, balanced tone and is a joy to play!

    OHSC included

    Spec
    • Instrument: Dreadnought

    • Brand: Gibson

    • Model: Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45

    • Finish: Vintage Sunburst

    • SKU: GF7844-A

    • Handedness: Right

    • Made In Year: 2023

    • Top: Spruce

    • Back and Sides: Mahogany

    • Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany / Rosewood

    • Bridge Material: Rosewood

    • Tuners: Original

    • Neck Profile: C

    • Neck Depth: 0.91" - 0.98"

    • Scale Length: 24 3/4"

    • Nut Width: 1.72"

    • String Spacing at Saddle: 2.18"

    • Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): N

    • Electronics: N/A

    • Case: OHSC

    • Modifications/Repairs: None

    • 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”

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