Description

Gibson 1942 Banner J45 VTG SB Acoustic Guitar

The Gibson J- 160E is a legendary model, and for many player s, it needs no introduction, but for players who may be unfamiliar with its history, it is most closely associated with The Beatles, who used the model extensively, including on their landmark first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and on many of the recordings from the first half of their career. The J- 160E was first introduced in 1954 as the second Gibson acoustic model to feature onboard electronics (after the CF- 100E, which was released in 1951), in the form of a coverless P- 90 pickup mounted through the top, just below the end of the fret board. While it has a round shoulder shape similar to the Southern Jumbo and J- 45, it was designed from the beginning as a dual - purpose model that could function both electrically and acoustically, with somewhat more emphasis placed on its electrical performance.
 

Features
  • Top: Solid Sitka spruce
  • Back & Side: Solid Mahogany
  • Bracing: Traditional scalloped X-bracing
  • Binding: Multi-ply top, Single-ply back adn Ftreboard
  • Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
  • Neck: Mahogany Slim Taper Profile
  • Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood w/ 12" Radius
  • Frets: 20
  • Nut: Bone, 1.77" / 44.95mm
  • Inlays: Pearloid trapezoid inlays
  • Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
  • Tuner Plating: Nickel
  • Bridge: Belly Down, open slot
  • Saddle Material: Bone
  • Tuning Machines: Open back cream button
  • Pickup: TP-90 DC Pickup wired to to pmounted master volume and tone controls, Gold Top Hat Knobs with silver reflectors.
  • Truss Rod Cover: Black
  • Bridge Pins: Bone
  • Includes Gibson Accessory Kit and Gibson Hardcase

Specifications

SKU
8200540
Barcode
935006001297
Brand
Gibson

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Reviews

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Gibson J160E Vintage Sunburst Acoustic Electric Guitar

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Price includes GST
Sale ends 30 Jun 2026


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