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Overview of Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Ebony
The World-Famous Workhorse
The J-45 is Gibson's best-selling acoustic of all time. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection, the J-45 has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights. The Gibson J-45 Standard delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass.
Body Style: Round Shoulder
Body Shape: J-45
Top: Sitka Spruce
Back: Mahogany
Side: Mahogany
Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Profile: SlimTaper
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fret Count: 20
Frets: Standard
Nut Material: Black
Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Hardware
Bridge: Traditional Belly up, Rosewood
Saddle Material: TUSQ
Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics with Kidney Buttons
Pickguard: Tortoise Teardrop
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell, Black and White
Bridge Pins: TUSQ
Strap Buttons: 2
Electronics
Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin Jack
Preamp: LR Baggs VTC
Misc.
Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case: Gibson Hardshell
Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit
The J-45 is Gibson's best-selling acoustic of all time. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection, the J-45 has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights. The Gibson J-45 Standard delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass.
Specifications
BodyBody Style: Round Shoulder
Body Shape: J-45
Top: Sitka Spruce
Back: Mahogany
Side: Mahogany
Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Profile: SlimTaper
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fret Count: 20
Frets: Standard
Nut Material: Black
Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Hardware
Bridge: Traditional Belly up, Rosewood
Saddle Material: TUSQ
Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics with Kidney Buttons
Pickguard: Tortoise Teardrop
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell, Black and White
Bridge Pins: TUSQ
Strap Buttons: 2
Electronics
Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin Jack
Preamp: LR Baggs VTC
Misc.
Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case: Gibson Hardshell
Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit
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