Gibson / Southern Jumbo (Banner) / 1944 / Tobacco Sunburst / Guitar
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It is Rare to find a Banner era guitar that still has the original braces, bridge, bridge plate, tuners (w/new old buttons) with no top or back cracks. This BOOMING Banner model SJ hails from 1944 and the son of the 1st owner as well. Spruce top. Because late 30s - mid 40s FON #'s can reflect an earlier era /year they are not easy to use for dating purposes this one's 2745 doesn't tell the whole story but according to Willi Henkes ... considered to be 1 of the top Banner era experts and it's features this one is easy to place in 1944 The only small things to report is an extremely professionally repaired smaller side repair and lots of '"love dings" and a small area at the edge of the lower treble bout binding edge (see pic) that was crunched a little that never opened and poses no future probs. This era in my opinion ... are the absolute best and golden years for Gibson acoustics. Gorgeous mahogany sides and back, spruce top AND a large profile 3 piece mahogany neck. With the original neck set the action is great w/ a little saddle left over and does not need any attention ... another blessing! Special thanks to Willi Henkes and Steve Soest for helping on the entire scoop on this wonderful beast! See the photo of the bridge plate through a scope. Tho not a great pic it is all orig and there and even shows the orig glue!! Comes with a newer hard shell case.
Dan Yablonka Guitars, USA 
Dan Yablonka has been a player/buyer/seller of vintage guitars since 1976 and also is a published songwriter with such companies as Atlantic, Criterion, Flapjack's Music and more and as a result is still very active as a player. This means that along with wanting pristine collectables like everybody else it also allows us to pay more attention to your reasonably priced player's pieces for sale or needs for such pieces. For more about Dan see "written Articles" at www.DanYablonka.com. **** NOTE TO CUSTOMERS. FOR A MYRIAD OF REASONS WE We ARE NO LONGER DOING BUSINESS WITK AUSTRALIA.
Appraisals
You are welcome to make an appointment to have a guitar appraised. Dan Yablonka has over 30 years experience in the field of authenticity verification.
Dan has seen it all, from flat out forgery to priceless '50's guitars spray painted with Rustoleum. His integrity and pursuit of complete accuracy have resulted in the accumulation of an invaluable wealth of knowledge. His rates are extremely modest considering the level of protection that he offers his clients.
Dan will utilize whatever resources necessary to ascertain an instrument's age as well as the origin of it's most minute components. The priceless commodity that he is most renowned for dealing in is THE TRUTH.
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Shipping: Buyer pays shipping. Shipping will be determined on a case by case basis so as to include size, weight, distance, insured amount and method requested. Shipping is paid by customer both ways on any returns.
Returns: All parties buying through the mail or offsite are allowed a 24 hour approval/inspection period on ALL guitars, unless discussed otherwise, to make sure they are keeping their purchase (but not amps to keep shipping delicate amps back and forth to a minimum and not on parts either ... too many guys doing "switcharoo's" or wrecking them trying to install them and then trying to send them back ... sorry ... you have to reap the behavior of so many others). Buyer pays shipping. Payments must be received within 5 working days of anything placed on HOLD. When you receive the guitar your 24 hour return includes 1 day to receive it and approve or not and you must contact me. Don't just put it in the mail ..... and 2 extra days (72 hours total time) to resend it and I require a tracking number back from the customer the day of shipping and gladly supply the same to customer upon request and orig sale. I do strictly adhere to these rules. I don't mean to sound tough here but you would be amazed at the liberties taken in recent past! Thanks for your understanding and adherence. ALL Outside the USA sales are final due to extended "visits" through customs and some countries laxed attitude about shipping on time.
