Gibson Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45 Dreadnought Acoustic, Light Aged Overview
1942 Banner J-45 Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst
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 have meticulously crafted a J-45 that mirrors the most popular and celebrated version in structure and components.
Key Features
- Thermally Aged Top: Adirondack red spruce top, hand-sprayed with a historic-style burst.
- Enhanced Tonal Response: Hot hide glue top bracing.
- Quality Materials: Bone nut and saddle.
- Authentic Aging: Features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab, simulating decades of light play wear for a unique character, vibe, and feel of an original from the Gibson Golden Era.
- Vintage Aesthetics: Lightly aged hardware complements the Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment.
Specifications for 1942 Banner J-45 Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst
Body
- Shape: J-45
- Material: Mahogany
- Top: Thermally Aged Red spruce
- Binding: Single-ply top, single-ply back
Neck
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Historic
- Nut width: 43.81mm
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale length: 628.65mm
- Number of frets: 19
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dot
Hardware
- Bridge: Rosewood; Rectangle, Open Slot
- Tuners: Strap Style, Open Back, Cream Buttons, Aged
- Plating: Aged Nickel
Electronics
- Neck pickup: N/A
- Bridge pickup: N/A
- Controls: N/A
Case & SKUs
- Case: Included
