Gibson 1944 J-45 Banner [Free Shipping through August 31]

Gibson / 1944 J-45 "Bannar"

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—The Ultimate Vintage 1944 Gibson J-45 "Banner," Imbued with History and Soul

“Are you looking for the one and only guitar—the ‘ultimate find’—that will put an end to your search?”
“It’s not just about wanting a guitar that sounds good. Aren’t you frustrated by the difficulty of finding a vintage guitar with such an overwhelming presence that you can feel its history and story, and that you’ll want to admire every day?”

Original vintage acoustic guitars from the early 1940s—the World War II era—are now virtually extinct worldwide.
Prices continue to skyrocket year after year, and once they pass into the hands of a collector, they rarely reappear on the market.No matter how meticulously crafted by
today’s finest custom shops, there are two things that can never be recreated: the “ripe, exquisite tone” that over 80 years of aging imparts to the wood, and the “testimony to history” that comes from having weathered a turbulent era. If you put off making a
decision, your chance to own one may never come again.

The ultimate historical legacy that puts an end to your never-ending quest for the perfect guitar.
That is this 1944 Gibson J-45 Banner.
Transcending the boundaries of a mere instrument to embody American history itself, this model stands as one of the pinnacles of acoustic guitar craftsmanship and boasts a sublime sound that overwhelms every player.

This single guitar is imbued with a unique story and specifications born of the distinctive historical context of 1944—qualities found in no other era.

—The Spirit of the Kalamazoo Gals

While
skilled male craftsmen were sent to the front lines, it was the female craftsmen—the “Kalamazoo Gals”—who safeguarded Gibson’s Kalamazoo factory and created this masterpiece.
Under the harsh conditions of wartime, their meticulous and painstaking craftsmanship produced a unique warmth and resonance not found in later models.

—The Proud “Banner” Logo 

The golden “Only a Gibson is Good Enough” banner logo shines brilliantly on the
headstock.
It stands as a testament to the spirit of Gibson, which never lost its pride in quality even under the extreme conditions of material shortages.

—Extra-Thick Neck and Overwhelming Tone

War-era-specific features, such as the extra-thick “baseball bat neck,” were born out of a shortage of
metal (for truss rods).
This thick neck, combined with the aging effects of over 80 years of play, produces earth-shaking bass and a “supreme, aged tone” characterized by dry, powerful volume.

J-45s from 1942 to 1945—known as the “Banner Era”—were produced in extremely limited numbers, and finding an example in playable condition today is nothing short of a “miracle.”
This instrument, built in 1944, is the kind of find that makes headlines whenever it appears on the vintage market. Combining historical value worthy of a
museum display with practicality that allows it to be used on the front lines right now, this is a supreme specimen for which even the phrase “a once-in-a-lifetime encounter” feels an understatement.

A miracle that has spanned 80 years and now stands before your very eyes.
Why not seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and become the owner who will pass on the sound of this historic masterpiece to the next generation?

[Specifications/Included Case]
TOP: Two-piece Adirondack Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Gumwood
NECK: Two-piece Maple with Rosewood center strip and adjustable truss rod
NUT WIDTH: 44.5mm
SCALE: 623.4mm
CASE: Non-original hard shell case

[Repair/Modification History / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.]
*Please note that as this is a used/vintage item, the information provided is based on our inspection.
- Weather checking, dents, and scratches tell the story of its more than 80-year history.
- Multiple cracks on the body top have been repaired.
- The entire instrument has been relacquered.
- The frets have been replaced.
- Signs of a neck reset are visible.
- The shaft of the 4th string peg is bent, but it functions well for tuning.

[Playability]
- String action at the 12th fret: 2.2 mm on the 6th string side, 1.4 mm
on the 1st string side - Saddle height: approx. 2.5 mm to 3.0 mm - There is no muffled
sound or buzzing, and the instrument plays well.

[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 Months]

[Mail-Order Assurance Service]
Since we cannot offer customers the opportunity to try out the instrument when purchasing via mail order, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives. Please take your time to try out the product
at home, and if you are not satisfied,
we will refund the purchase price. *The customer is responsible for round-trip shipping costs.