Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Heavy Aged Vintage Sunburst w/case 22925007

Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 – Heavy Aged Vintage Sunburst
Serial: 22925007

This 1942 Banner J-45 comes from Gibson’s Murphy Lab-inspired acoustic program, built to recreate the feel, dryness, and character of an early wartime J-45. The Heavy Aged finish gives it the look of a well-loved vintage instrument without compromising playability. The 1942 wood recipe delivers a warm, broken-in midrange, quick response, and that unmistakable “thump” that makes a great J-45 sit perfectly in a mix.

With its thermally aged Adirondack spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and period-correct neck profile, this model captures the open, punchy, dry voice that defined Gibson’s Banner-era acoustics. It’s a singer-songwriter staple for good reason — balanced, controlled, and incredibly musical.

Highlights

• Heavy Aged Vintage Sunburst finish for authentic wartime character
• Thermally aged Adirondack spruce top for vintage dryness and fast response
• Mahogany back and sides for warm, punchy fundamentals
• 1942 Banner-era neck profile
• Hide-glued dovetail neck joint
• Includes Gibson hardshell case and COA

Specifications

Body

• Top: Thermally aged Adirondack spruce
• Back & Sides: Mahogany
• Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing, period-correct
• Binding: Single-ply top and back
• Finish: Heavy Aged Vintage Sunburst
• Body Shape: J-45 slope shoulder dreadnought

Neck

• Material: Mahogany
• Profile: 1942 Banner “C”
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Radius: 12"
• Nut Width: 1.725"
• Frets: Standard acoustic fretwire
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
• Nut Material: Bone
• Neck Joint: Hide-glued dovetail

Hardware

• Tuners: 3-on-a-plate open gear
• Bridge: Rosewood belly-down
• Saddle: Bone
• Pickguard: Firestripe tortoise

Electronics

• None (acoustic only)

Miscellaneous

• Case: Gibson Hardshell Case
• Serial: 22925007
• Orientation: Right-handed

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