{"product_id":"gibson-1942-banner-j-45-heavy-aged-acoustic-guitar-murphy-labs","title":"Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Heavy Aged Acoustic Guitar- Murphy Labs (New Guitar)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-pre font-weight-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-pre font-weight-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Workhorse, heavily aged to vintage perfection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp cmp-read-more-less\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(This is a Brand new guitar- not a vintage guitar)The allure and legend of the Gibson J-45™ live on in the new Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45 Heavy Aged. Inspired by the holy grail of vintage acoustic instruments, luthiers in Bozeman, 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 that helps give it the tone of a long-cherished heirloom. It is hand-sprayed with a historic-style burst using nitrocellulose lacquer. The hand-scalloped top X bracing is also made from red spruce and the braces are fitted with hot hide glue for better tonal response. The 1942 Banner J-45 Heavy Aged is crafted using solid mahogany for the back and sides, and the top and back are both bound with single-ply binding. The nut, saddle, and bridge pins are bone. The rosewood open slot bridge features the rectangular shape found on the earliest J-45 models. The tuning machines are strap-style, open-back units with cream buttons. The tortoise shell-colored pickguard features the original teardrop shape. The 1942 Banner J-45 Heavy Aged features Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged nickel 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. A period-correct Gibson Custom hardshell case is also included to keep this beautiful guitar safe when not in use, and a certificate of authenticity is also included.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRound Shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJ-45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThermally Aged Red Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTraditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing (Red Spruce, Hide Glue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSingle-Ply Top \u0026amp; Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHistoric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24.75” (628.65 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadius:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12” (304.8 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e19, Legend Wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlays:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMother of Pearl Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.724” (43.81 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCompound Dovetail Neck-to-Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAged Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRosewood, Rectangular Open Slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Machines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStrap Style, Open Back with Cream Buttons (Aged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTear Drop Tortoise, Aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruss Rod Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Pins:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeriod-Correct Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838385938751,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G34618390","price":3749.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/13017-1.jpg?v=1782094187","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/gibson-1942-banner-j-45-heavy-aged-acoustic-guitar-murphy-labs","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}