A 2022 Gibson Custom Shop Early 40’s J-45 Historic Legend in Vintage Sunburst — a meticulously crafted recreation of a golden-era slope-shoulder, built with thermally aged red spruce and mahogany for dry, woody fundamental tone and exceptional dynamic response. This Historic Legend captures the feel and resonance of a well-played original, complete with thin VOS finish and period-correct details throughout.
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Condition: Very good – one large ding on back, smaller dings on back, scratches on side, rub on headstock
Neck Depth: 1.06–1.08
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Body Shape: J-45
Cutaway: No
Top Species: Thermally Aged Red Spruce (AA Grade)
Top Bracing Pattern: J-45 Template
Rosette: Double Ring (20W/20B Pattern, Clean Splice Inner Ring)
Back & Sides: Mahogany (AA Grade)
Binding: 80 Cream (Top & Back)
Scale Length: Short
Neck Species: Mahogany
Neck Joint: 14th Fret
Neck Profile: V
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Nut Width: 1.725"
Inlays: 1/4" MOP Dots
Finish: Thin Finish VOS (Top, Back & Sides, Neck)
Top Color: Tamio Okuda Washed Vintage Sunburst
Bridge Style: Rectangle – Open Slot
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Saddle: Aged Bone
Bridge Pins: Bone
Tuners: Nickel Gotoh, White Button Individual
Pickguard: Teardrop, .030" Tortoise
Truss Rod Cover: Black Stamped
Electronics: None
Inside Label: Custom Shop Early 40’s J-45
Certificates: Yes
Case: 60’s J-45 Lifton (Lennon Version)
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