Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue- Vintage Sunburst 2026 (21516027)
Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue- Vintage Sunburst 2026 (21516027)
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
The 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. 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.
Body Specs
Back: Mahogany
Binding: Single-ply Top and Back
Body Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
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 Dots
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
Electronics Specs
Under Saddle Pickup: None
Hardware Specs
Bridge: Rectangle, open slot
Bridge Pins: Bone
Pickguard: Tear Drop
Saddle Material: Bone
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Strap open back, cream button
Misc Specs
Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: CSRS4542VS
Case: Period Correct Case
Strings Gauge: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
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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