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Up for sale, a 1995 Gibson "J-45 Western" Banner Logo dreadnought, complete with the original hardshell case and paperwork. The precursor to the Historic Collection (and the True Vintage line), this limited run Banner Logo J-45 Western model was only available in the mid 1990s, endeavored to faithfully reissue an instrument that has the look, feel, and tonal properties of a vintage J-45, featuring a soft V-shaped neck profile carve.
This is a particularly vibrant and clear-sounding J-45, and as Gibson's most popular dreadnought acoustic guitar since its introduction in 1942, the slope shoulder J-45 design delivers great warmth, excellent projection, and a dynamic response. With an X-braced Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, this particular Gibson acoustic has a bold sound with a soft growl in the lower register, balanced by punchy, round trebles. Weighing 4lbs 6oz, this J-45 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium depth soft V, measuring .845” 1st fret, .960” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inay
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16"
-Headstock: Banner logo
-Tuners: Gibson Deluxe, bolt bushing, greened keystone buttons
Body Specs:
-Wood: Sitka spruce, mahogany
-Bracing: X
-Bridge: Rosewood, tall saddle, rosewood bridge pins
-Plastics: Tortoise pickguard
-Serialization: Orange oval label (Bozeman, MT factory), 1995 build date
The Vintage Sunburst gloss nitro lacquer finish is 100% original, and there is an extremely slight and shallow vertical split in the mahogany central to the neck carve behind the nut (pictured), professionally addressed and structurally sound. The top exhibits faint, broad lacquer checking, with a bit of light pick wear beyond the edges of the tortoise guard, and just a few tiny marks and light finish scratches in the clear coat on the back and sides. The neck profile retains its smooth gloss.
The original brown Lifton-style hardshell case is included, along with the owner's manual and serialized pre-pack checklist.
This is a particularly vibrant and clear-sounding J-45, and as Gibson's most popular dreadnought acoustic guitar since its introduction in 1942, the slope shoulder J-45 design delivers great warmth, excellent projection, and a dynamic response. With an X-braced Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, this particular Gibson acoustic has a bold sound with a soft growl in the lower register, balanced by punchy, round trebles. Weighing 4lbs 6oz, this J-45 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium depth soft V, measuring .845” 1st fret, .960” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inay
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16"
-Headstock: Banner logo
-Tuners: Gibson Deluxe, bolt bushing, greened keystone buttons
Body Specs:
-Wood: Sitka spruce, mahogany
-Bracing: X
-Bridge: Rosewood, tall saddle, rosewood bridge pins
-Plastics: Tortoise pickguard
-Serialization: Orange oval label (Bozeman, MT factory), 1995 build date
The Vintage Sunburst gloss nitro lacquer finish is 100% original, and there is an extremely slight and shallow vertical split in the mahogany central to the neck carve behind the nut (pictured), professionally addressed and structurally sound. The top exhibits faint, broad lacquer checking, with a bit of light pick wear beyond the edges of the tortoise guard, and just a few tiny marks and light finish scratches in the clear coat on the back and sides. The neck profile retains its smooth gloss.
The original brown Lifton-style hardshell case is included, along with the owner's manual and serialized pre-pack checklist.
