Cracked 1943 gibson j-45

The more commonly seen model j45 was introduced in 1942 and had the only a gibson is good enough banner, which the jumbo 35 has not. Gibson acoustic guitars at wildwood guitars, authorized. J15, j45, sj200, j200, hummingbird, l00, l100, l1, songwriter, southern jumbo, advanced jumbo, wildwood new vintage, hide glue. The history of gibson s iconic flying v guitar a failure at the time of its introduction in 1958, gibson s flying v has become one of the most iconic and recognizable guitars of. Gibson j45 deluxe acoustic guitar serial number help how can i identify the year of my gibson j45 deluxe acoustic guitar made in kalamazoo, michigan. Im fantasizing regardless but trying to understand if its worth refurbishing.

This is one of the best sounding gibson acoustics in the shop right now. Vintage 1943 gibson j45 banner acoustic guitar true vintage. Vintage gibson j45 tobacco sunburst 6 string acoustic guitar1965 this auction is for a vintage gibson j45 tobacco sunburst 6 string acoustic guitar1965 these markings are on the item which may help in correctly identifying it. Here, we have a players grade, 1940 gibson j35 that has even landed on a recording session or two. Huge 5 piece maple walnut neck, mahogany top, back and sides. Wartime gold script only a gibson is good enough logo on a southern jumbo, as used from 1943 to 1945. Original pickguard with one small repaired crack below. How do they manage to find super clean, original 62yearold gibson j45 guitars like this. This vintage gibson j45 banner is a 1942 or 43 and a very nice example of a rare and desirable model.

Nicknamed the workhorse and first introduced in 1942, gibson s most popular acoustic is now the icon of its roundshoulder, dreadnought line, world renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection. Gibson j45 vintage 1965 adjustable bridge dreadnought jumbo flat top j45 h this is a great 1965 gibson j45 flattop in original tobacco sunburst finish. Usually seen in a cardboard alligator case, but hardshell cases in tweed during ww2 and brown 1950s and black 1960s can also be seen. In 1950, they started using the upper belly bridge, so this is most likely either a 1948 or 1949 but could be an early 1950 as well. Hummingbirds have that, that j45 that i have definitely has that. Shop now and receve free shipping on your order today. Frets and fingerboard have minimal wear, action is low. Dreadnought guitars originated as early as 1916 with instruments made by martin and distributed by ditson, followed in 1931. For at least gibson and martin the change came in 1943. This 1940 gibson j35 bears factory work order number 521 f. Ours is a very special 1943 banner era j45 that has been. I often see 50s, 60s and 70s andor 2001present gibson sjs and j45 s for sale. This was the natural version of the popular gibson j45. Gibson guitars usually have a fon factory order number, a serial number, or both but sometimes neither.

Other than a neat neck reset and fret job with vintage size wire this one is all original. This guitar was made during the end of the world war ii when lumber resources were scarce and so guitar production lent itself to. Best refurb find gibson acoustic gibson brands forums. Strong, woody basses and crisp, cutting trebles combine with bold, bawdy mids for that quintessential gibson sound. There really is nothing quite like that vintage gibson tone and this 1946 j45 is a prime representation of what all the commotion is about. Spruce, mahogany, rosewood, metal, celluloid, tooled leather. Gibson sj guitar gibson southern jumbo guitar gibson sj. Two piece adirondack top, mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck with v maple support, three on a. Gibson 519663 in addition to being used the item has these defects.

Back is is noticeably rougher with a repaired vertical crack and smaller less significant ones on either side. The gibson j45 model acoustic guitar was introduced in the summer. Gibson sj southern jumbo flat top guitar available. The guitar does appear to be all original with no repairs. Several variations of the j45 have been released over t.

But basically, a solid wood, mahogany back and side, spruce topped, roundshoulder minijumbo with a j45 gibson scale length is going to sound like a j45 in that it will sound closer to a j45 than it will a longer scale, square shoulder martin dread. Each tuner is painstakingly handmade for this guitar using the exact dimensions and design as on the original 1937 model, reproduced with precise handcrafted detail, and resulting in a. This gibson j35 is a one owner instrument in crackfree excellent condition. I took some pictures of it and the damage to ask you guys what you would do. On gibsons you will run across guitars from 1943 on without truss rods or with several piece spruce instead of bookmatched spruce or even mahogany tops metal and spruce were both needed for the war effort. He would like to have it refinished, new frets, new bridge, and resurfacing of the fretboard. In 1948 they switched from the gibson script logo to the postwar gold block logo featured on this guitar. The guitar i just bought is a 1943 banner j45 with some pick wear near the guard. Hi all, for my education and because i like a good story what are some of the best vintage guitars gibsons needing repairs that you acquired and were able to refurbish back to life for a reasonable all around cost. Gibson collecting vintage gibson guitars vintage guitars info. Mike 1945 gibson j45 maple bs, 1943 gibson j45, 1944 gibson j45, 1946 gibson sj, 1944 gibson lg2 maplespruce, 1945 gibson lg2 maplemahog top, 1944 gibson lg2 all mahog, 1958 les paul special, 1964 fender precbs jaguar, 1963 gibson es125tdc, 1972 fender telecaster, 1969 fender.

Rick turner with buddy hollys gary buseys 1943 gibson j45 and. View the selection of gibson acoustic inventory guitars currently available at wildwood guitars online music store. Gibson j45 true vintage vs j45 standard comparison which guitar sounds better. It plays and sounds great and is in very good condition. Huge volume, rich and warm, but very articulate, with perfect balance. Nicknamed the workhorse and first introduced in 1942, this popular acoustic is now the icon of its roundshoulder, dreadnought line. How do they do it, those alwayssurprising mandolin persons. At the time the guitar was cracked from waist to waist right through to the. It is apparently part of a series done by ren ferguson. Earning a reputation as a workhorse guitar, the j45 was embraced for its nofrills attitude and big, strong tone. Its one of the last smallbridge j45s, and a remarkable guitar. The top has damage from using a pick and a soundhole pickup. Four top cracks were cleatedstabilizedfilled including 2 tight 4 length ones hard to.

Ours is a very special 1943 banner era j45 that has been professional. The j45 is one of gibson s bestselling acoustics of all time. This very early example of a j45 features the script gibson logo on the headstock with only a gibson is good enough written on the banner below. I have a customer whos brought in a 1957 gibson j45 with extensive damage. This set is the single line variety, meaning that they have kluson deluxe marking in a single line on the gear cover, and these bear two patent numbers 22792 and 2356766 on the underside of each plate. For your consideration is this vintage 1945 gibson j45 banner model acoustic guitar. Introduced in 1942 as a replacement for the j35, the j45 has since become one of gibson s most popular acoustic flattops. Here is a totally refinished ww2 warrior,full with scars and cracks but what a monstrous sounding guitar. Early 1950s 1940s kluson deluxe strip tuners as found on gibson j45 and j50 guitars, the lg series and others. At the time the guitar was cracked from waist to waist right through to the end block so gary brought the guitar to rick turner who was working at westwood music in l.

Buddy holly used this wartime gibson j45 to compose many of his hits. A headstock decal with the gibson logo replaced both the old stark white silkscreened. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson. This has the classic, silk screened gibson logo and only gibson is good enough banner headstock. It is incredibly difficult to put into words what one feels and hears when playing a good prewar gibson. Extremely fine condition, one owner 43 banner j45, and this one really does sound and play as good as it looks. World renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection, the j45 is one of most technically advanced guitars of its time.

We have the gibson 1943 gibson j45 banner acoustic guitar in stock in our vintage collection. This guitar is from what is probably the only batch of 1944 j45s to get a single piece maple neck with a truss rod. And if you spend less than gibson money, thats really all youre going. The body did have some structural repairs done such as, a repair crack under the. This incredibly loud and bright 1944 gibson j45 has a lot of the power and cutting quality of some of the 1945 examples. The pickguard is faux tortoise and in a lovely, crack free teardrop form. Introduced in 1942 to replace the inexpensive great depressionera flattop j35, the j45 standardized the companys approach to the dreadnought guitar. A piece of gibson history 1943 banner era mahogany top gibson. This banner style gibson j45 from 1945 is in very good condition. Who needs a price guide when you have a great resource like chris around. Its original owner passed away in 1955 and it has remained with his family until now and has been played very little. The j45 has been gibson s topselling acoustic guitar for years. Gibson used, 1943 banner j45 mandolin brothers, ltd. Before world war ii, gibson was known mostly for its brilliantly designed and decorated archtop guitars.

Vintage gibson 1943 gibson j45 banner acoustic guitar. What that actually means is im keen on guitars that have a rich, full, weighty bottom end. Gibson used, 1941 jumbo 35 acoustic guitar mandolin. Holly was likely inspired to add the handtooled leather cover when he saw elvis with one on the cover of his 1956 debut album. Gibson j45 deluxe acoustic guitar serial number help. An excellent example of one of gibsons best instruments, this j45 is just about crackfree theres one 3. It has a couple of repaired back cracks, like mutt and jeff or abbott and costello, one long and one shorter.