Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Vintage Sunburst

The Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue represents the pinnacle of acoustic guitar craftsmanship, faithfully recreating the most coveted vintage J-45 ever made. Built in Montana by master luthiers, this instrument captures the soul of the holy grail acoustic with meticulous attention to historic detail.

Featuring a Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top hand-sprayed in vintage Sunburst, this guitar delivers the warm, resonant tone that made the original J-45 legendary. The hot hide glue top bracing ensures superior tonal response, while the mahogany back and sides provide rich, balanced sustain. Hand-scalloped X-bracing with red spruce braces and hide glue construction honors traditional lutherie methods.

The compound dovetail neck joint, bone nut and saddle, and rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays reflect uncompromising quality. A thin-finish nitrocellulose VOS body finish reveals the wood's natural character while protecting it. The historic neck profile and 24.75-inch scale length offer comfortable playability, while Legend Wire frets ensure precise intonation.

Finished with cream-button open-back tuning machines and a period-correct teardrop pickguard, every detail honors the 1942 original. Includes Gibson Accessory Kit and period-correct case.