The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45 is an iconic acoustic guitar inspired by the most celebrated vintage models from Gibson's Golden Era. Hand crafted in Montana with thermally aged Adirondack spruce, mahogany back and sides, and hot hide glue bracing, this jumbo delivers a warm, resonant tone with impressive projection.
Premium features include a bone nut and saddle, mother of pearl neck inlays, and open back cream tuners, all finished with a hand sprayed vintage sunburst. The Murphy Lab Light Aged treatment simulates decades of natural wear, giving this modern instrument the authentic character and feel of a true vintage J-45.
From Gibson:
"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."
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- SN: 21586019
- Finish: Vintage Sunburst
- Murphy Lab Light Aged Factory Finish
- Thermally Aged Red Spruce Top
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Single-Ply Top and Back Binding
- Mahogany Neck w/ Rosewood Fingerboard
- 12" Radius
- Tear Drop Tortoise Pickguard
- Gibson Hardshell Case & COA Included