{"product_id":"gibson-1942-banner-j-45-vintage-sunburst-with-case","title":"Gibson Custom Shop 1942 Banner J-45 Vintage Sunburst With Case","description":"\u003ch3\u003e1942 Banner J-45 - The Original Workhorse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson J-45 is truly one of the most legendary acoustic guitars ever made.  From countless hit records to continuous stage usage, everyone has heard one.  For many, going back to the early 1940's is the way to go, and it's considered to be the most desirable of vintage acoustics.  You can step back in time with a guitar like this one right here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.  You get an aged feel and sound without relic'ing, and a tone that is hard to match with other new acoustics.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether sitting or standing, the J-45 is super comfortable thanks to it's round-shoulder design and historically accurate mahogany neck, toped with a rosewood fretboard.  The Honduran mahogany body and Adirondack red spruce top project and strong, warm tone.  Strumming, fingerpicking and flatpicking a variety of styles is doable - the J-45 is a versatile guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson Custom Shop in Montana nails the thermal-aging process, done to remove moisture and other impurities, helping to recreate a guitar that seems like it's been on earth for 80 years.  You end up getting a more vintage sounding guitar, that's also durable and sure to last.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther features include mother of pearl neck inlays, open back tuners with cream buttons and a period correct case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny Gibson J-45 is going to be amazing, but we that what we've scored here with this Custom 1942 Banner version is something truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart # CSRS4542VS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Shape: \u003c\/b\u003eJ-45\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop: \u003c\/b\u003eThermally Aged Red spruce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBracing: \u003c\/b\u003eTraditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, red spruce braces with hide glue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding: \u003c\/b\u003eMulti-ply top, multi-ply back\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eThin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfile: \u003c\/b\u003eV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24.75\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Material: \u003c\/b\u003eRosewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Of Frets: \u003c\/b\u003e19\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrets: \u003c\/b\u003eLegend Wire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Material: \u003c\/b\u003eBone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1.725\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInlays: \u003c\/b\u003eMother-of-pearl Dots\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoint: \u003c\/b\u003eCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuner Plating: \u003c\/b\u003eNickel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridge: \u003c\/b\u003eRectangle, open slot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaddle Material: \u003c\/b\u003eBone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuning Machines: \u003c\/b\u003eStrap open back, cream button\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickguard: \u003c\/b\u003eTear Drop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTruss Rod Cover: \u003c\/b\u003eBlack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridge Pins: \u003c\/b\u003eBone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase: \u003c\/b\u003ePeriod Correct Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/b\u003eIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43334649053427,"sku":"04GIB031","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/1-Img2925.jpg?v=1709692106","url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.mom\/products\/gibson-1942-banner-j-45-vintage-sunburst-with-case","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}