Gibson Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J45 Acoustic Guitar Heavy Aged Vint Sunburst
The timeless legacy of the Gibson J-45™ continues with the Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45 Heavy Aged. Designed to capture the essence of one of the most revered vintage acoustic guitars, this exceptional re-creation is meticulously handcrafted by master luthiers in Bozeman, Montana. Every detail, from its construction to its premium components, faithfully mirrors the most iconic and sought-after version of the legendary J-45, delivering authentic vintage tone, character, and craftsmanship.
Features
- Thermally aged red spruce top for enhanced resonance and vintage tone
- Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish for an authentically worn-in look and feel
- Hot hide glue top bracing for superior tonal complexity and sustain
- Mahogany back and sides for warm, balanced sound with rich projection
- Historic mahogany neck with a smooth, comfortable profile for effortless playability
- Rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays for vintage aesthetics
- Aged nickel open-back tuners with cream buttons for period-correct styling
- Single-ply top and back binding for a clean, vintage-inspired appearance
- Bone nut and saddle for improved sustain and intonation
- Includes a period-correct case for ultimate protection and authenticity
Specifications
Body
- Body Style: Round Shoulder
- Body Shape: J-45
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
- Back: Mahogany
- Side: Mahogany
- Bracing: Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing, Red Spruce Braces with Hide Glue
- Binding: Single-ply Top and Back
- Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
- Profile: Historic
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fret Count: 19
- Frets: Legend Wire
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
- Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
Hardware
- Finish: Aged Nickel
- Bridge: Rosewood; Rectangle, Open Slot
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Strap Style, Open Back, Cream Buttons, Aged
- Pickguard: Tear Drop Tortoise, Aged
- Truss Rod Cover: Black
- Bridge Pins: Bone
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Gibson Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J45 Acoustic Guitar Heavy Aged Vint Sunburst
The timeless legacy of the Gibson J-45™ continues with the Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45 Heavy Aged. Designed to capture the essence of one of the most revered vintage acoustic guitars, this exceptional re-creation is meticulously handcrafted by master luthiers in Bozeman, Montana. Every detail, from its construction to its premium components, faithfully mirrors the most iconic and sought-after version of the legendary J-45, delivering authentic vintage tone, character, and craftsmanship.
Features
- Thermally aged red spruce top for enhanced resonance and vintage tone
- Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish for an authentically worn-in look and feel
- Hot hide glue top bracing for superior tonal complexity and sustain
- Mahogany back and sides for warm, balanced sound with rich projection
- Historic mahogany neck with a smooth, comfortable profile for effortless playability
- Rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays for vintage aesthetics
- Aged nickel open-back tuners with cream buttons for period-correct styling
- Single-ply top and back binding for a clean, vintage-inspired appearance
- Bone nut and saddle for improved sustain and intonation
- Includes a period-correct case for ultimate protection and authenticity
Specifications
Body
- Body Style: Round Shoulder
- Body Shape: J-45
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
- Back: Mahogany
- Side: Mahogany
- Bracing: Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing, Red Spruce Braces with Hide Glue
- Binding: Single-ply Top and Back
- Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
- Profile: Historic
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fret Count: 19
- Frets: Legend Wire
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
- Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
Hardware
- Finish: Aged Nickel
- Bridge: Rosewood; Rectangle, Open Slot
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Strap Style, Open Back, Cream Buttons, Aged
- Pickguard: Tear Drop Tortoise, Aged
- Truss Rod Cover: Black
- Bridge Pins: Bone
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Description
The timeless legacy of the Gibson J-45™ continues with the Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45 Heavy Aged. Designed to capture the essence of one of the most revered vintage acoustic guitars, this exceptional re-creation is meticulously handcrafted by master luthiers in Bozeman, Montana. Every detail, from its construction to its premium components, faithfully mirrors the most iconic and sought-after version of the legendary J-45, delivering authentic vintage tone, character, and craftsmanship.
Features
- Thermally aged red spruce top for enhanced resonance and vintage tone
- Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish for an authentically worn-in look and feel
- Hot hide glue top bracing for superior tonal complexity and sustain
- Mahogany back and sides for warm, balanced sound with rich projection
- Historic mahogany neck with a smooth, comfortable profile for effortless playability
- Rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays for vintage aesthetics
- Aged nickel open-back tuners with cream buttons for period-correct styling
- Single-ply top and back binding for a clean, vintage-inspired appearance
- Bone nut and saddle for improved sustain and intonation
- Includes a period-correct case for ultimate protection and authenticity
Specifications
Body
- Body Style: Round Shoulder
- Body Shape: J-45
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
- Back: Mahogany
- Side: Mahogany
- Bracing: Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing, Red Spruce Braces with Hide Glue
- Binding: Single-ply Top and Back
- Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
- Profile: Historic
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fret Count: 19
- Frets: Legend Wire
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
- Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
Hardware
- Finish: Aged Nickel
- Bridge: Rosewood; Rectangle, Open Slot
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Strap Style, Open Back, Cream Buttons, Aged
- Pickguard: Tear Drop Tortoise, Aged
- Truss Rod Cover: Black
- Bridge Pins: Bone
