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Home / Shop / 1943 Gibson J-45 Banner Mahogany/Adirondack (Red)

1943 Gibson J-45 Banner Mahogany/Adirondack (Red)

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Status
Sold
Brand
Gibson
Product Year
1943
Model
J-45 Banner
Serial #
219230
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
4336
Condition
Excellent. We had Master Luthier Bill Tippin go over this one and do anything needed to make it play perfect for years to come. He did a neck set, refret, reglued a few braces, new bridgeplate, nut, saddle and modern vintage tuners (originals in case). All done to perfect specs with Bill's precision. This one plays perfectly and needs nothing now for another 70 or 80 years.
Body Type(s)
Large, Slope Dreadnought
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Top
Spruce - Adirondack (Red)
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Bridge
Rosewood
Rosette
Lines
Top Trim
None
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Fingerboard Bindings
None
Fret Markers
MOP Dots
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Ebony
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo
Body Bindings
Celluloid
Tuners
Kluson
Tuner Finish
Nickel
Cutaway
None
Pickguard
Tortoise Style
Pickup
None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length
20.25 in
Upper Bout
12 in
Lower Bout
16 in
Body Depth Heel
4 in
Body Depth Tail
5 in
Scale Length
24.6 in
Scale Length (mm)
624.8 mm
Nut Width
1.75 in
Nut Width (mm)
44.5 mm
String Spacing
2.06 in
String Spacing (mm)
52.3 mm
Weight
0 lb. 0 oz.
Case
Hardshell - Upgraded Cases Available
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There is something truly magical about playing a great old Gibson, this 1943 J-45 is like a time machine. It takes you on a trip with every one of its dings and scuffs, a dark bar in New York with this ding perhaps? or a lush medow with this one? who knows how many heartbreaks and happy moments this guitar has seen. The war time Gibson tone is in full standing here, deep dark woody basses align with quick and snappy trebles. This guitar has had a life and it really shows up in the wonderfully mature voice, what a fantastic instrument.

I was sorely tempted to keep this one for myself, it has that tone that no one is really able to capture these days. Truly woody with a big bark and growl, perfect for blues. All my pro friends say this is the best they've played from the 1940s.
One of the best sounding J 45's I've ever played, made during WW2 by the women of Gibson. A true historic instrument.
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Scale Length 24.6 in
Nut Width 1.75 in
String Spacing 2.06 in
Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany

There is something truly magical about playing a great old Gibson, this 1943 J-45 is like a time machine. It takes you on a trip with every one of its dings and scuffs, a dark bar in New York with this ding perhaps

I was sorely tempted to keep this one for myself, it has that tone that no one is really able to capture these days. Truly woody with a big bark and growl, perfect for blues
One of the best sounding J 45's I've ever played, made during WW2 by the women of Gibson. A true historic instrument.
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