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Gibson J-45 1942 Banner Reissue

Gibson J-45 1942 Banner Reissue

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Aftermarket Price

$3,115

AxeDB's estimate

Aftermarket Price History

Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.

The J-45 1942 Banner Reissue is a very specific Gibson proposition, and people who want it usually know why. This is the war-era, banner-headstock, early J-45 story, not merely a nicer Standard. The market rewards guitars that still feel historically persuasive and tonally mature enough to justify the reissue premium.

Individual Listings (Used Market)

Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.

Market Report

Used examples typically trade between $3,375 and $4,125; anything under $3,375 is worth a close look. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.

This is a slow-moving market at ~4/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.

Updated Apr 18, 2026 · Based on AxeDB sales data

Price Stability

Medium

Medium

Moderate price variation

Volume

~4/mo

+2.0% vs. 12-mo avg

recent 3-month avg

Market Liquidity

Low

Low

Slow-moving market

Fair Market Value

$3,375 – $4,125

Good buy under $3,375

Related models

J-45 True VintageLower-priced

Lower-priced vintage-spec production: ladder bracing without the full 1942 war-era Banner spec.

J-45 Custom ShopCustom Shop comparison

Custom Shop alternative: master-built tonewoods at a lower price than the Banner reissue premium.

J-45 StandardBaseline reference

Current production baseline: a useful calibration before committing to reissue pricing.

For Sale (7 listings)

c1942 Gibson J-45 Banner (USA, Non Truss Rod Model, Sunburst, HSC)

Echo Tone

c1942 Gibson J-45 Banner (USA, Non Truss Rod Model, Sunburst, HSC)

$21,952

Very Good

Music Go Round Greensboro NC • 1996

Used 1996 Gibson J-45 Banner Logo Vintage Reissue Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Case

$2,500

Very Good

Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 2022 [22262023] (03/24)

ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2022

Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 2022 [22262023] (03/24)

$3,802

Excellent

Gibson J-45 1942 banner maple 2019 - Thin

Borina guitar • 2019

Gibson J-45 1942 banner maple 2019 - Thin

$10,000

Excellent

1940s Gibson Banner J-45 Sunburst All Mahogany Body w/Brazilian Board & Bridge FO#2712-30

Thunder Road Guitars PDX

1940s Gibson Banner J-45 Sunburst All Mahogany Body w/Brazilian Board & Bridge FO#2712-30

$14,999

Very Good

Music Go Round Greensboro NC • 1996

Used 1996 Gibson J-45 Banner Logo Vintage Reissue Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Case

$2,500

Very Good

GIBSON 1942 J-45 BANNER Vintage Sunburst [00880029] [11/28]

ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2000

GIBSON 1942 J-45 BANNER Vintage Sunburst [00880029] [11/28]

$2,679

Good