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Gibson 1942 J-45 Legend Vintage Sunburst 2016

1942 J-45 Legend · #12486008
BrandGibson
TypeAcoustic Guitars
Serial No.12486008
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID39079
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The Story

1942 J-45 Legend Vintage Sunburst 2016

This beauty is a lightly used master-crafted Gibson Custom Acoustic 1942 J-45 reissue. One of the most valuable and sought after acoustic guitars in the vintage world, this guitar is a reissue of the aforementioned wartime classic. This modern example is loaded with exacting details and top shelf tonewoods, including the Adirondack (Red) spruce top and mahogany back and sides - both torrefied (aged) for maximum tonal depth. Other features include a mahogany neck with a profile fitting the exact measurements of the original 1942 models, hide glue construction, era correct Adirondack X-bracing, a hand rubbed finish, and a fire-stripe pickguard. This guitar is in excellent condition with few signs of use and includes the original case and COA.

Includes: Original Hardshell Case and COA

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 3 lbs 15 oz
  • Vintage Sunburst Hand Rubbed Finish
  • Torrefied Adirondack Spruce Top
  • Torrefied Mahogany Back & Sides
  • Wartime Profile "Large Round" Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Rosewood Bridge
  • Adirondack Spruce X-Bracing
  • 1.725" Bone Nut
  • 1.04" Neck Depth at 1st Fret
  • 1.05" Neck Depth at 12th Fret
  • 24.75" Scale
  • Multi-Ply Rosette/Binding
  • Fire-Stripe Teardrop Pickguard
  • Gold Gibson Banner Logo
  • Vintage Style Nickel Tuners

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