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Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
Gibson J-45 (1943)
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Gibson J-45 (1943)

Vintage

Currently unavailable
DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent
This 1943 Gibson J-45 is one of the finest "Banner" examples of the model we've ever seen. We're being a bit superficial and leading with the aesthetic, because, well, just look at this thing! Sporting a picture-perfect sunburst and firestripe pickguard, this is exactly the way a J-45 should present. The sound shouldn't be forgotten about: this guitar is incredibly powerful, with all the compressed, woody chime a Gibson fan could ever want. The baseball-bat sized Mahogany neck feels wonderful, and this beast plays easily up and down the neck. We rate this J-45's condition "very good" for its age. One back crack has been repaired; and the back has been refinished in accordance with the aforementioned repair. The work is clean and good-looking. The original tuner buttons have been replaced. Other than those items, this guitar is as it was in 1943; and it bears repeating that it's a trophy example of one of history's most iconic flattop guitars. Priced with non-original hardshell case.
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.

Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.

Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.

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Gibson J-45 (1943)
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