Gibson J-45 „Banner“ TV True Vintage 2011 - the Adirondack top makes this guitar an acoustic sound cannon.
3 pickups were installed to make it a perfect stage guitar:
- LR Baggs Lyric
- LR Baggs M80
- a high-end piezo pickup under the saddle (probably from K&K)
The pickups and professional installation alone cost more than €1000.
The Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar is the prince of a series of Gibson flattops now known as „round-shoulder dreadnoughts“. This elegant workhorse came on the market in 1942 and became an instant favorite for its rich, warm, singing tone and excellent projection.
Today, this Gibson acoustic guitar is played by the likes of Bob Dylan, Ralph McTell, Billy Jo Armstrong and Lucinda Williams. With accurate details like the slim taper neck profile, teardrop tortoise pickguard, 4-ply top binding and banner headstock inlay (with the inscription „Only A Gibson Is Good Enough“), the Gibson J-45 True Vintage is an accurate representation of the acoustic guitar that became the standard for hard-edged bluegrass, folk and country artists in the 1940s and 1950s.
It is in excellent condition with only minor traces of play on the surface of the body.
This particular specimen is lightweight and as such is superbly resonant and sounds great with that fantastic Gibson twang. Chords sound perfect with fantastic tone definition and the beautiful low action makes this guitar a player's dream.
Specifications:
Body Style: Round Shoulder, Top Type: Adirondack Red Spruce, Back and Sides: Mahogany, Body Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back, Bracing: Scalloped Top Bracing, Neck Type: Mahogany, Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood, Inlay: MOP Dots, Bridge Type: Traditional belly up with bone saddle, Bridge material: Rosewood, Pins: White hardware, Machine heads: Cream button 3-in-line tuners, Pickguard: Tortoise tear drop, Case: Period Correct true vintage hardshell case with brown tolex exterior and pink fabric interior