Gibson J-45 1942 Banner Reissue
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 $3,600 and $4,325; anything under $3,600 is worth a close look. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a slow-moving market at ~4/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
Related models
Lower-priced vintage-spec production: ladder bracing without the full 1942 war-era Banner spec.
Custom Shop alternative: master-built tonewoods at a lower price than the Banner reissue premium.
Current production baseline: a useful calibration before committing to reissue pricing.
For Sale (6 listings)
Gibson European Demo Shop • 2023
Gibson Acoustic 1942 Banner J-45, Vintage Sunburst | Demo
$3,706
B-Stock
Echo Tone
c1942 Gibson J-45 Banner (USA, Non Truss Rod Model, Sunburst, HSC)
$22,184
Very Good
Music Go Round Greensboro NC • 1996
Used 1996 Gibson J-45 Banner Logo Vintage Reissue Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Case
$2,200
Very Good
Music Go Round Greensboro NC • 1996
Used 1996 Gibson J-45 Banner Logo Vintage Reissue Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Case
$2,200
Very Good