{"product_id":"gibson-banner-j-45-spruce-top-natural-stripped-1944-2191253","title":"Gibson Banner J-45 Spruce Top Natural Stripped 1944","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eThe original finish has been totally stripped.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eSpruce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003eDeep \"C\" Shape\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e1st. Fret: .93\" \u0026amp; 10th. Fret: 1.02\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-11\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal tuners. The nut, bridge, saddle, and strap buttons are not original. It is uncertain whether or not the pickguard is original.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e4 lbs 3 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage J-45 shows heavy wear throughout. The finish has been stripped and the body shows a large crack repair on the back. In addition to the large crack repair, there are numerous small crack repairs throughout the entirety of the body. There is excess glue on top of the pickguard from when it was reglued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003e-The finish has been totally stripped. \r\n-Non-original bridge.\r\n-All the braces on the back of the body have been replaced.\r\n-Some braces on the top have been replaced. \r\n-Non-original back graft. \r\n-Non-original nut and saddle.\r\n-Refret.\r\n-Non-original strap buttons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003eN\/A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThis J-45 plays well with medium action. The frets are thin and show heavy wear. Due to the lack of serial number and finish, dating this piece is difficult. That being said, the presence of the \"Only A Gibson Is Good Enough\" banner, the single ply binding on the top and back, and the lack of a black backstripe assists in narrowing the year of manufacture down to 1944.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42181383291015,"sku":"U6761553911","price":4936.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/gibson-acoustic-guitars-dreadnought-gibson-banner-j-45-spruce-top-natural-stripped-1944-gibson-banner-j-45-spruce-top-natural-stripped-1944-u6761553911-1098815793.jpg?v=1768585588","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-gb\/products\/gibson-banner-j-45-spruce-top-natural-stripped-1944-2191253","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}