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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
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Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne
Experience the timeless allure of the Gibson J-45 with the Custom Historic 1942 Banner J-45. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by skilled luthiers in Montana, this guitar honors the legendary vintage acoustics that have captivated musicians for generations. The 1942 Banner J-45 captures the essence of the most revered J-45 version, featuring Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce and hot hide glue top bracing for enhanced tonal response. The result is a guitar that exudes sweetness, warmth, and balance, with every note reflecting the authentic tone of early J-45s.
Designed to provide the same warmth and depth as the original, the 1942 Banner J-45 features a Honduran mahogany body with a vintage sunburst finish that highlights its stunning craftsmanship. The rosewood fingerboard and bone nut and saddle contribute to the guitar’s exceptional sound quality, while the V-shaped neck and custom-made tuners ensure comfortable playability. This guitar is perfect for anyone seeking the unmatched charm and tonal richness of a classic Gibson acoustic. It comes complete with a period-correct hardshell case for secure transport and protection.
Thermally Aged Adirondack Spruce Top: Enhances tonal response with vintage clarity and warmth.
Hand-Sprayed Historic-Style Burst: Adds to the guitar's vintage aesthetic and timeless beauty.
Hot Hide Glue Top Bracing: Improves resonance and overall tonal balance.
Custom-Made Tuners with Creme Buttons: Provide precise tuning stability with a vintage look.
Rosewood Fingerboard & Bone Nut and Saddle: Deliver exceptional sound quality and comfort.
Body Shape: Slope Shoulder Jumbo
Finish: Vintage Sunburst
Body Material: Honduran Mahogany
Top Material: Thermally Aged Adirondack Spruce
Body Details: Creme Body Bindings, Multi-Layered Rosette, Tortoise Pickguard, Hand-Scalloped X-Brace
Neck Material: Honduran Mahogany
Neck Profile: V-Shape
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Neck Details: Pearl Dot Inlays
Nut Width: 43.8mm / 1 3/4"
Scale Length: 628mm / 24 3/4"
String Spacing: 56mm / 2 3/16"
Bridge: Rosewood with Long Saddle
Tuners: Custom-Made 3-on-a-Plate Tuners with Creme Buttons
Pickup: None
Case: Period-Correct Hardshell Case
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| Body Shape: | Slope Shoulder Jumbo |
| Finish: | Vintage Sunburst |
| Body Material: | Honduran Mahogany |
| Top Material: | Thermally Aged Adirondack Spruce |
| Lefty | No |
| Body Details: | Creme body bindings, multi-layered rosette, tortoise pickguard, hand-scalloped X-brace |
| Neck Material: | Honduran Mahogany |
| Neck Profile: | V-shape |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12” |
| Neck Details: | Pearl dot inlays |
| Nutwidth: | 43.8 mm - 1 3/4" |
| Scale Length: | 628 mm - 24 3/4" |
| String spacing: | 56 mm - 2 3/16" |
| Bridge: | Rosewood w/ long saddle |
| Tuners: | Custom made 3-on-a-plate tuners with creme buttons |
| Pickup | None |
| Condition: | New |
| Cosmetic Condition: | None |
| Modifications/ Repairs: |
None |
| Tech Notes: | None |
| Travels in: | Hardshell case |
| Accessories: | None |
Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.
Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).
Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery.
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