Gibson Acoustic Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45 Heavy Aged Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

Few guitars capture the soul of American acoustic history like a Banner-era J-45, and this brand new Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Murphy Lab Heavy Aged is about as close as it gets to holding a true wartime original in your hands. Meticulously crafted by the Gibson Custom Shop and finished with Murphy Lab’s stunning Heavy Aged treatment, this instrument delivers the dry, woody warmth, quick response, and broken-in feel that made early-’40s J-45s legendary. From its ultra-comfortable neck carve to the beautifully open, vintage-voiced tone, this is a guitar that feels alive the moment you strike the first chord—equally inspiring for recording, songwriting, or serious collecting.

Key Specs & Features:

• Model: Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Murphy Lab Heavy Aged

• Condition: Brand new

• Top: Thermally aged Adirondack red spruce

• Back & Sides: Mahogany

• Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing (historic spec)

• Finish: Murphy Lab Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer

• Neck: Mahogany with vintage-correct profile

• Fingerboard: Rosewood with period-correct inlays

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Nut Width: Historic J-45 specification

• Bridge: Rectangular rosewood bridge with bone saddle

• Tuners: Vintage-style strip tuners

• Serial Number: #23555009

• Case: Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case and certificate included

An extraordinary recreation of one of the most revered acoustic guitars ever built—delivering true pre-war character, Custom Shop craftsmanship, and Murphy Lab artistry in a single, heirloom-quality instrument.