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Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1955 J-45 Murphy Lab Light Aged Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1955 J-45 Murphy Lab Light Aged Vintage Sunburst

Regular price £4,563.00
Regular price Sale price £4,563.00

Serial Number: 22645025

Weight: 4lbs 1oz

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Description

The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 22645025
Product Color: Vintage Sunburst
Relic/Aging Level: Murphy Lab Light Aged
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
Acoustic Cutaway Type: No Cutaway
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: Thermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce
Bracing Material: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing w/Hot Hide Glue
Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top, Single Ply Back

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Murphy Lab Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Tint/Color: Dark Stain
Neck Shape: Rounded
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.725" (43.815mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck Joint w/Hot Hide Glue
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots
Side Marker Inlay: Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Gibson Painted Logo
Neck Binding: None

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: Traditional Belly Up; Rosewood
Tuning Machines: Grover Strap w/Cream Buttons
Fret Wire: Standard
Saddle: Bone
Pickguard: '50s Style Large Tortoise
Truss Rod Cover: Black Bell
Bridge Pins: Bone
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SKU: CSRS4555VSLA-22645025

Description

The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 22645025
Product Color: Vintage Sunburst
Relic/Aging Level: Murphy Lab Light Aged
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
Acoustic Cutaway Type: No Cutaway
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: Thermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce
Bracing Material: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing w/Hot Hide Glue
Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top, Single Ply Back

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Murphy Lab Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Tint/Color: Dark Stain
Neck Shape: Rounded
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.725" (43.815mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck Joint w/Hot Hide Glue
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots
Side Marker Inlay: Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Gibson Painted Logo
Neck Binding: None

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: Traditional Belly Up; Rosewood
Tuning Machines: Grover Strap w/Cream Buttons
Fret Wire: Standard
Saddle: Bone
Pickguard: '50s Style Large Tortoise
Truss Rod Cover: Black Bell
Bridge Pins: Bone