{"product_id":"banner","title":"1944 Gibson J-45 Banner","description":"\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this \u003cstrong\u003e1944 Gibson J-45 Banner\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eGibson’s Banner-era acoustics were built between 1942 and 1945, when wartime material shortages and a changing workforce made these instruments a distinctive chapter in the company’s history. Named for the banner on their headstocks proclaiming \"\u003cstrong\u003eOnly a Gibson Is Good Enough\u003c\/strong\u003e,\" they have become some of the most sought-after vintage acoustic guitars, prized for their rugged simplicity, lightweight construction, and powerful, warm tone. \u003c!--\/if--\u003e\u003c!--\/it--\u003e\u003c!--\/for--\u003e\u003c!--\/comp--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003c!--\/it--\u003e\u003c!--\/for--\u003e\u003c!--\/comp--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003c!--comp--\u003e\u003c!--for--\u003e\u003c!--it--\u003e\u003c!--if--\u003eThis 1944 example is \u003cstrong\u003ea true player\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the strong projection, woody punch, and unmistakable tone that make these wartime Gibsons so special. It has that big, lively voice you want from a great vintage flattop—one that is meant to be played, not simply admired.\u003c!--\/if--\u003e\u003c!--\/it--\u003e\u003c!--\/for--\u003e\u003c!--\/comp--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003c!--\/it--\u003e\u003c!--it--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eIt has certainly lived a full life, with two repaired top cracks, two repaired side cracks, one repaired back crack, and four reglued braces. The body shows overspray and overall the guitar exhibits average cosmetic wear for its age. A previous owner had it refretted and fitted with a new nut; more recently, our luthier performed a neck reset and replaced the oversized bridge it came with, ensuring it is good to go for another 80 years.\u003c!--\/if--\u003e\u003c!--\/it--\u003e\u003c!--\/for--\u003e\u003c!--\/comp--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003c!--\/it--\u003e\u003c!--it--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003c!--comp--\u003e\u003c!--for--\u003e\u003c!--it--\u003e\u003c!--if--\u003eIn other words, all the important work has been done, leaving a solid, highly playable vintage Gibson with plenty of music left in it. If you're after a genuine wartime Gibson with honest vintage character and a voice that delivers, this Banner is a compelling survivor.\u003c!--\/if--\u003e\u003c!--\/it--\u003e\u003c!--\/for--\u003e\u003c!--\/comp--\u003e\u003c!--\/it--\u003e\u003c!--\/for--\u003e\u003c!--\/comp--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eThis Banner J-45 comes with a \u003cstrong\u003emodern hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll components original unless specified otherwise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eGibson J-45\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1944\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFON:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNot present\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e 4lbs 3oz\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDreadnought\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSunburst\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Spruce\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; 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