1944c. Gibson J-45

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1944c. Gibson J-45

FON 335-26. A perfectly preserved mahogany top Banner, from the late-war period. The guitar is in tip-top shape, its only scar being chipped out finish in front of the bridge. We've neck setted the instrument, glued a few loose braces, reglued the bridge, dressed the original frets, and set it up. It is completely original, including saddle and bridge-pins. Huge Banner tone, with added crispness, sparkle, and snap thanks to the mahogany top. Like many late Banner models, the guitar was built with a bookmatched top, and single-piece back; it has a 5-ply maple neck, with a manageable shape, truss-rod, 1-3/4" nut, and bean-wood fingerboard. Poplar neck and tail blocks, bean-wood bridge, black bridge and end pins, tortoise-pattern pickguard and two-tone sunburst finish. No cracks. Some lacquer crazing, but otherwise a new-looking 60+ year old finish. It's too bad we're in the business of selling guitars... this one's a keeper.
With newer hardshell case
On consignment
$11,699 (US $8999)
$12,050 (US $9299) with credit card
1944c. Gibson J-45
  • 1944c. Gibson J-45
  • 1944c. Gibson J-45
  • 1944c. Gibson J-45
  • 1944c. Gibson J-45
  • 1944c. Gibson J-45
  • 1944c. Gibson J-45
  • 1944c. Gibson J-45
  • 1944c. Gibson J-45
  • 1944c. Gibson J-45

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