Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Light Aged Vintage Sunburst

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, Gibson’s luthiers in Montana have meticulously recreated a J-45 that matches the most popular and celebrated version in both construction and components.

The new 1942 Banner J-45 features a thermally aged red Adirondack spruce top, hand-sprayed with a historic sunburst, hot hide-glued top bracing for enhanced tonal response, and a bone nut and saddle. It is finished with Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, combined with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of gentle play wear, giving the guitar the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from Gibson’s Golden Era.

Body

• Back: Mahogany

• Sides: Mahogany

• Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce

• Body Shape: J-45

• Body Style: Round Shoulder

• Binding: Single-ply Top and Back

• Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing, Red Spruce Braces with Hide Glue

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany

• Neck Profile: Historic

• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body

• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12.0 in

• Number of Frets: 19

• Frets: Legend Wire

• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dot

• Nut Material: Bone

• Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.72 in

Hardware

• Bridge: Rosewood; Rectangle, Open Slot

• Bridge Pins: Bone

• Saddle Material: Bone

• Tuning Machines: Strap Style, Open Back, Cream Buttons, Aged

• Pickguard: Tear Drop Tortoise, Aged

• Truss Rod Cover: Black

• Finish: Aged Nickel

Miscellaneous

• Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053

• Case: Period-Correct Case

• Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of Authenticity

• Model: CSRS45VSLA

Delivery Time

We do our very best to deliver your order as quickly as possible. Orders placed on working days before 3:00 PM are usually shipped the same day. All guitars are carefully inspected and, if necessary, adjusted before shipping. Every package is packed with care and attention, and Guitarking reuses packaging materials to contribute to a better world.

The listed prices do not include shipping costs. Shipping costs within the Netherlands are:

Shipping Costs

€4.95 for orders that fit through the mailbox (these do not always include a tracking code)
€7.95 for orders under €75 (you will receive a tracking code by email)
Free for orders over €75 (you will receive a tracking code by email)

Delivery is carried out by the postal service or parcel courier. In general, delivery within the Netherlands takes place on the next working day between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the exact delivery time.

Returns

You have the right to cancel your order up to 14 days after receiving it, without giving any reason. After cancellation, you have another 14 days to return the product. You will then receive a full refund of the order amount, including shipping costs. Only the costs for returning the item are at your own expense.

If you make use of this right of withdrawal, the product must be returned to Guitarking with all supplied accessories and if reasonably possible in its original condition and packaging.

To exercise this right, you can complete the withdrawal form or contact us via wilma@guitarking.nl. We will refund the due amount within 14 days after your return has been registered.

Even though we always do our very best to help you as well as possible, it may still happen that you are not completely satisfied. If that’s the case, we would really appreciate it if you let us know first by sending an email to wilma@guitarking.nl. We’re happy to think along with you and will do everything we can to find a suitable solution together. 

If this does not lead to a solution, you can submit your dispute for mediation via WebwinkelKeur: https://www.webwinkelkeur.nl/kennisbank/consumenten/geschil