Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 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 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.

Body
Shape: J-45
Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Single-ply top, single-ply back

Neck
Material: Mahogany
Profile: Historic
Nut width: 43.81 mm
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale length: 628.65 mm
Number of frets: 19
Nut: Bone
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dot

Hardware
Bridge: Rosewood; Rectangular, Open Slot
Tail piece: N/A
Tuners: Strap Style, Open Back, Cream Buttons, Aged
Plating: Aged Nickel

Electronics
Under Saddle Pickup: N/A
Preamp: N/A
Controls: N/A

• Thermally aged red spruce top boosts resonance
• Light aged finish for authentic vintage appeal
• Historic mahogany back and sides enhance warmth
• Rosewood fretboard ensures smooth playability
• Bone nut and saddle for improved tonal clarity
• Aged nickel tuners for classic look and feel