Gibson Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45 | Vintage Sunburst Light Aged

The Gibson Custom Shop do some pretty special stuff, whether it be re-issues of our favourite guitars of years gone by, or turning dream guitars into reality. The Gibson Custom Shop can do it all. Were super excited to present the “Murphy Lab”, an all new division dedicated to the art of innovation who are highly skilled in aging guitars through the use of the latest and most sophisticated technology and tools. Headed by legendary builder “Tom Murphy”, these guitars are the pinnacle of Gibson

The Gibson J-45 is one of the most iconic acoustic guitars of all time. Since its release back in 1942, it has developed a reputation as the finest workhorse acoustic around; with its full, rich tone and effortless playability it’s easy to understand why. This new Murphy Lab J-45 pays tribute to those classic models, most specifically the incredible 1942 edition.

This Murphy Lab J-45 begins a Mahogany body and a thermally aged Red Spruce top for not only a tonally rich but visually stunning guitar. With an organic and beautifully balanced tone, Mahogany offers a unique warm and well-rounded sound with great harmonic overtones. It’s a real beauty, with a real vintage inspired vibe. The aged Vintage Sunburst finish is visually stunning and features some awesome lacquer checking, the attention to detail is second to none!

The Mahogany neck is super comfortable and great for both bold chordal work and subtle fingerstyle playing. The historic spec profile feels great and really allows you to play with confidence. The Rosewood fingerboard is smooth and feels great underhand. It is adorned with traditional Mother of Pearl dot inlays and features a 43.81mm nut width.

The Gibson Murphy Lab J-45 is full to the brim with vintage vibe and mojo. Complete with period correct case.