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