ClassicGuitars Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi, I would like to hear from anyone who may also have or information about a 1944 or 1945 "Banner" J-45 with majogany top, poplar neckblock and ebony (coffeewood) fretboard and similar F.O.N. (609-21). I just picked up a real beauty. Mine has a multi-ply soundhole rosette, single binding top and back, truss rod, and rectangular bridge. I'm trying to nail down the likely production date and hope to compare details about when wartime material shortages prompted which substitutions. Thanks a lot! Larry at Classic Guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 hey, larry and fellow canuck. congrats on the purchase and welcome to the forum. there are many experts here, some may even be able to name the said 'rosette' guy! oh and another thing... pics...we love pics!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modac Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 You ought to head over to the UMGF....Willie Henkes and John Thomas will want to know about the guitar, and they are working on creating the definitive guide to dating old Gibsons....go to the "Vintage Corner" section of the forum, and you'll likely get more information than you could imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rscott4079 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi' date=' I would like to hear from anyone who may also have or information about a 1944 or 1945 "Banner" J-45 with majogany top, poplar neckblock and ebony (coffeewood) fretboard and similar F.O.N. (609-21). Ihope to compare details about when wartime material shortages prompted which substitutions. Thanks a lot! Larry at Classic Guitars.[/quote'] Try this link. They have a registry with pictures: Banner Gibsons and here's the UMGF: UMGF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Yes, can you post pictures please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Ooohhhh -- NICE avatar, Karen!! It doesn't look much like an SJ though -- is that a new custom guitar you're dreaming on? Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Ooohhhh -- NICE avatar' date=' Karen!! It doesn't look much like an SJ though -- is that a new custom guitar you're dreaming on? Fred[/quote'] Isn't that a gorgeous thing? I swiped the photo from pictures posted online of NAMM this past year. I'm sure I will own something like that at some point in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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