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Gibson J-45 1942 Banner Reissue

Gibson J-45 1942 Banner Reissue
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Aftermarket Price
$3,299
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 $3,500 and $4,325; anything under $3,475 is worth a close look. Prices are down 4.8% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.

This is a slow-moving market at ~5/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.

Updated Aug 19, 2026 · Based on AxeDB sales data
12-Month Trend
-4.8%
Down
vs. 12 months ago
Price Stability
High
High
Low price variation
Volume
~5/mo
+13.2% vs. 12-mo avg
recent 3-month avg
Market Liquidity
Low
Low
Slow-moving market
Fair Market Value
$3,500 – $4,325
Good buy under $3,475

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)

Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue Murphy Lab Light Aged Vintage Sunburst ~ As New!

Strummers • 2025

Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue Murphy Lab Light Aged Vintage Sunburst ~ As New!

$4,899

Excellent
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Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Vintage Sunburst [21656038] (07/29)

ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2026

Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Vintage Sunburst [21656038] (07/29)

$4,763

Good
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Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue Vintage Sunburst 2023

Freddy Guitars (Barcelona, Spain) • 2023

Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue Vintage Sunburst 2023

$5,090

Excellent
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Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Light Aged 2023

dave's personal property not a store • 2023

Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Light Aged 2023

$5,743

Excellent
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Gibson J-45 Banner Logo Sunburst [92975003] (06/09)

ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 1995

Gibson J-45 Banner Logo Sunburst [92975003] (06/09)

$2,274

Good
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1995 Gibson J-45 Banner Logo Vintage Spec Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Sunburst, Near-Mint w/ Case, Yamano

Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar • 1995

1995 Gibson J-45 Banner Logo Vintage Spec Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Sunburst, Near-Mint w/ Case, Yamano

$3,400

Excellent
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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)

$22,330

Very Good
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