{"product_id":"gibson-custom-shop-1942-j-45-banner-all-mahogany-murphy-lab-light-aged-vintage-sunburst-with-case","title":"Gibson Custom Shop 1942 J-45 Banner All Mahogany Murphy Lab Light Aged Vintage Sunburst with Case","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Classic with a Twist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson J-45 was first introduced in 1942 and quickly earned its nickname, “The Workhorse,” due to its wide acceptance, no-nonsense simplicity, and understated elegance. It’s one of the most recorded acoustic guitars in history and Gibson’s best-selling acoustic model of all time.  Here we have amazing Custom Shop Murphy Lab version of a 1942 J-45 Banner, but this one is a bit different - it's an all-mahogany body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted with care in Bozeman, Montana, by Gibson Custom’s expert acoustic luthiers, the 1942 J-45 Banner Light Aged is a stunning recreation.  The aging work done to the guitar in the Murphy Lab is simply mind-blowing.  Every element has been thought of - it's not just wear, but the most minute of details has been nailed.  But, where this guitar really stands out is its sound.  A few strums and all of us were claiming this as the best sounding guitar in our acoustic room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis J-45 features vintage-accurate appointments and features. The round shoulder mahogany body has the sweet tone of a long-cherished, well-seasoned vintage guitar. The X-bracing is fitted with hide glue, and the body is adorned with cream binding. The mahogany neck has a Soft V profile that is supremely comfortable to play. The neck is capped with a rosewood fretboard that is equipped with 19 frets and decorated with simple mother-of-pearl dot inlays.  It's super easy to play - this is the type of guitar you won't want to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twist of it being all-mahogany makes this version of a J-45 unique.  There were a good amount of J-45s of this era were made with mahogany tops due to shortage of spruce in at the time, so it's still a \"period correct\" build.  The resulting tone is very warm and woody sounding.  If you want strong bass and smooth mids that will sit well in the mix, and the treble tapered down, this is a top choice.  You get a softer pick attack, natural compression that doesn't sound muted, and a great dynamic response.  The bottom line is that it's truly an amazing sounding guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage-style Grover tuners with cream buttons are installed on the headstock, and the nut, saddle, and bridge pins are all bone.  The firestripe teardrop-shaped pickguard is a great touch as well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e It comes packaged in old school Geib Redline hardshell case to complete the authentic vintage playing and ownership experience that only Gibson Custom and the Murphy Lab can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: CSRS4555VSLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid mahogany top, back and sides\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany neck with a round profile\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrover strap tuners with cream buttons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurphy Lab light aged\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeib Redline hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 name=\"Guitar Specifications\"\u003eGuitar Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Back\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Side\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Side\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSide: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBack: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Binding\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBinding: \u003c\/b\u003eCream\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Body Finish\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody Finish: \u003c\/b\u003eMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Body Material\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Body Shape\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody Shape: \u003c\/b\u003eJ-45\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Bracing\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBracing: \u003c\/b\u003eRed Spruce Scalloped X-bracing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Neck Specs\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Fingerboard Material\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Material: \u003c\/b\u003eRosewood\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Fingerboard Radius\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12.0 in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Fret Count\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFret Count: \u003c\/b\u003e19\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Frets\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrets: \u003c\/b\u003eLegend Wire\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Inlays\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInlays: \u003c\/b\u003eMother of Pearl Dot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Joint\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJoint: \u003c\/b\u003eCompound Dovetail Neck to Body Joint\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Neck Material\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Nut Material\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNut Material: \u003c\/b\u003eBone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Nut Width\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1.725 in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Profile\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfile: \u003c\/b\u003eSoft V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Scale Length\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24.75 in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Scale Length\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBridge: \u003c\/b\u003eSloped Rectangel Open Slot; 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