Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic Guitar - Natural

RS4SACPSL0982

$2,999.00

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The J-45 is the best-selling Gibson acoustic guitar model of all time. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic became the cornerstone of Gibson's round-shoulder dreadnought line, world-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection.

The J-45 Standard delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight, punchy bass, due in part to its round-shoulder body with solid mahogany back and sides and a solid Sitka spruce top. It's a classic tonewood recipe that suits all musical styles, backed by traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing and finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer.

The mahogany neck has a comfortable, fast-playing SlimTaper profile topped with a rosewood fingerboard, 20 standard frets, and simple mother-of-pearl dot inlays. A compound dovetail neck-to-body joint ensures outstanding tonal transfer and sustain, while the traditional belly-up bridge carries a TUSQ saddle and bridge pins. A low-friction TUSQ nut and Grover Rotomatic tuners keep tuning rock solid.

Onboard, an L.R. Baggs VTC under-saddle pickup and active preamp with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls make this J-45 stage- and studio-ready from the moment you take it out of the included hardshell case.

  • Iconic round-shoulder dreadnought "Workhorse" first introduced in 1942
  • Solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides
  • Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile and rosewood fingerboard
  • L.R. Baggs VTC under-saddle pickup and active preamp
  • Grover Rotomatic tuners and TUSQ nut, saddle, and bridge pins
  • Includes hardshell case and Gibson Accessory Kit

Included in the package are:

Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Hardshell case

Gibson Accessory Kit

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A Sound For Any Style

Solid mahogany back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top give the J-45 warm mids, a tight punchy bass, and incredible dynamic range. It's a classic tonewood recipe that works across every musical style.

Play Longer, Tune Less

A low-friction TUSQ nut and Grover Rotomatic tuners keep the guitar locked in, so you spend more time playing and less time tuning up.

Stage And Studio Ready

The L.R. Baggs VTC under-saddle pickup and active preamp let you plug straight in for a gig or a session, right out of the included hardshell case.

Solid Sitka Spruce Top

A solid Sitka spruce top drives the J-45's full, balanced expression and excellent projection.

Solid Mahogany Body

Solid mahogany back and sides in the round-shoulder J-45 shape deliver warm mids and a tight, punchy low end.

Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing

Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing supports the top for the dynamic range the J-45 is known for.

SlimTaper Mahogany Neck

The mahogany neck carries a comfortable, fast-playing SlimTaper profile with a 24.75" scale length and 1.72" nut width.

Rosewood Fingerboard

A 12" radius rosewood fingerboard is fitted with 20 standard frets and simple mother-of-pearl dot inlays.

Compound Dovetail Joint

The neck is fitted to the body with a compound dovetail joint for outstanding tonal transfer and sustain.

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Specs & Support

• Body Shape: J-45

• Body Style: Round Shoulder

• Top: Sitka Spruce

• Back: Mahogany

• Sides: Mahogany

• Bracing: Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing

• Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back

• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Neck Material: Mahogany

• Neck Profile: SlimTaper

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in

• Fret Count: 20

• Frets: Standard

• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot

• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body

• Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in

• Nut Material: TUSQ

• Nut Width: 43.81mm / 1.72in

• Bridge: Traditional Belly Up

• Saddle Material: TUSQ

• Bridge Pins: TUSQ

• Pickguard: Tear Drop

• Truss Rod: Adjustable

• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Black and White

• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button

• Tuner Plating: Nickel

• Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC

• Preamp: L.R. Baggs VTC

• Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone

• Output Jack: 1/4"

• Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053

• Case: Hardshell

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