Description

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 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 Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. Expect a heavy weather-checked finish, heavy belt buckle wear, light arm wear, and light neckwear

Specifications

Body
– Shape: J-45
– Material: Mahogany
– Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
– Back: Mahogany
– Binding: Single-ply top and back
Neck
– Neck: Mahogany
– Profile: Historic
– Nut Width: 1.725″ (43.815 mm)
– Fingerboard: Rosewood
– Scale Length: 647.70 mm
– 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
– Finish: Aged Nickel
Misc.
– Case: Period correct case