Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 VS

3606.99 GBP*

Description

Custom shop acoustic guitar, all solid with Adirondack spruce top, mahogany body, rosewood fingerboard, including case and Acce... Acoustic guitar, custom shop, all solid, Adirondack spruce top, mahogany body, 628.6 mm scale length, mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, including case The Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 VS is a particularly authentic replica of the legendary J-45 model that successfully revives the spirit of the 1940s in Gibson's new Banner series. As with the original from 1942, only the finest materials are used for this unique instrument. Thanks to a thermo treatment, the instrument sounds as if it had been played for decades. A "V" neck profile and a number of lovingly designed details take the player back to days long gone and demonstrate that the greatest craftsmanship and decades of know-how still go into the making of these instruments today. A sturdy moulded case and a Gibson Accessory Kit are included. The Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 VS is a reissue with great attention to detail. Adirondack spruce top with a thin nitro finish A unique sound thanks to the Adirondack spruce top Since the early 20th century, North American Adirondack spruce (red spruce) has been used extensively for the construction of fine musical instruments, recognisable by its coarse but even grain, powerful sound and extremely fast attack. Enriched with expressive mid and high frequencies, the top produces a very punchy tone that can be elicited even from single notes without much effort, therefore making the instrument appealing to fingerstyle or blues guitarists. The wafer-thin nitro finish and thermo treatment of the wood favour the vibration behaviour of the top and enable a very long lasting sound that fades away softly in the overtones and flows into the next tone. The chic Vintage Sunburst finish gives the instrument an antiqued appearance and forms a perfect transition to the other materials used. Back and sides of finest mahogany Finest mahogany wood for warm bass frequencies In order to round off the overall sound, the manufacturer constructs the back and sides of the guitar from high-quality mahogany wood, which in a very discreet way interacts with the large construction to introduce warm bass frequencies into the sound. These build up incredible dynamics and give the J-45 the fundamental substance that has always been particularly popular with guitarists and fully embodies the singer-songwriter image of the traditional manufacturer. Here, too, a light construction and the thin lacquer play a very important role, as they support the rich vibrational behaviour of the wood and thus enable a very differentiated sound. Visually, the wood harmonises perfectly with the other materials used and is clearly, but very aesthetically, separated from the individual components of the body by cream-coloured bindings. A mahogany neck with "V" profile and rosewood fingerboard The stable neck provides extra comfort Due to its robust construction, the handy mahogany neck...