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Gibson Legends 1942 J-45 Acoustic Guitar (513692.015)
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Gibson Legends 1942 J-45 Acoustic Guitar

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Hmm. A Gibson dreadnought acoustic with a baseball bat style neck, teardrop shaped pickguard, and solid, reliable bracing. Sound familiar? Gibson's Legends series brings back one of its most popular acoustic guitars, the 1942 J-45, in all its former glory. Check one out. You'll be amazed at the reproduction 1942 White Button tuners and 1942 style Celluloid pickguard. But, most of all, you'll marvel at the quality of craftsmanship that produces such a timeless warm, fat sound.
  • Body: Solid, Premium Grade Honduran Mahogany
  • Top: Solid, hand selected Adirondack Spruce
  • Neck, One-Piece Honduran Mahogany, 24.75" scale
  • Fingerboard: Madagascar Rosewood, with Mother of Pearl inlays
  • Nut: 1.725" wide, Bone
  • Bridge: Madagascar Rosewood, bone saddle
  • Tuners: German "Kluson" nickel plated tuning machines, custom made white "button" tuners
  • Pickguard: 1940's style celluloid. "Firestripe" pattern
  • Finish: Ultra thin "McFadden" nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Included: Custom, hand made 1940's style "red Stripe" hardshell case, signed certificate of authenticity.

Gibson Legends 1942 J-45 Acoustic Guitar

They Do Make Them Like They Use To
"I don't know that I've ever played a better new guitar." - Eldon Whitford co-author of Gibson's Fabulous Flat-top Guitars

This Legends series guitar returns you to the first year of the J-45's production: 1942. Introduced with a $45 price tag, the J-45 supplanted Gibson's earlier, depression-era J-35 and set the standard for reasonably-priced, substance-over-style acoustic guitars. In time, the J-45 would earn the nickname "the Workhorse" for its legendary rock-solid construction that enabled it to withstand years of abuse both on the stage and the road.

Now, Gibson has reissued this classic guitar. And just because it's a replica, doesn't mean it's for display. We recommend picking up a few extra sets of strings when you select your J-45. This guitar is meant to be played - over and over again. After all, it is a workhorse.



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