Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Murphy Light Aged- Vintage Sunburst 2026 (22356007)
Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Murphy Light Aged- Vintage Sunburst 2026 (22356007)
Description
Miami-Guitars is an authorized Gibson Custom Shop Dealer/ Factory warranty included. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the instrument of your interest, please send us a message or give us a call.
The Original Workhorse, Aged to Perfection
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.
Body Specs
Back: Mahogany
Binding: Single-ply Top and Back
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: J-45
Body Styles: Round Shoulder
Bracing: Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing, Red Spruce Braces with Hide Glue
Side: Mahogany
Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count: 19
Frets: Legend Wire
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
Neck Material: Mahogany
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 43.81mm / 1.72in
Profile: Historic
Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in
Hardware Specs
Bridge: Rosewood; Rectangle, Open Slot
Bridge Pins: Bone
Finish: Aged Nickel
Pickguard: Tear Drop Tortoise, Aged
Saddle Material: Bone
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Tuning Machines: Strap Style, Open Back, Cream Buttons, Aged
Misc Specs
Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of Authenticity
Model: CSRS45VSLA
Case: Period Correct Case
Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Pro Setup & QC
- Luthier Inspection & Setup: Each guitar leaves our shop with a complete, professional setup by our experienced luthier. This includes a thorough multi-point inspection, truss rod adjustment, action and intonation calibration, fret check, electronics cleaning, and fresh string installation.
- Factory-Perfect Specs: We set each instrument to factory-perfect specifications or customize it to your preferred playing style whenever possible.
Showroom & Appointments
Exclusive Private Viewing: Experience our collection away from the crowds with a scheduled one-on-one appointment in our Miami showroom.
Tailored Guidance: Our knowledgeable staff of active musicians is always on hand to help you compare models and find the exact sound you are searching for.
Authenticity Verified
Every instrument is inspected and guaranteed genuine.
Pro Setup Included
Each guitar is set up by our luthier to factory-perfect specs.
Insured Worldwide Shipping
Fully insured, carefully packed, shipped fast.
Trade-Ins Welcome
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