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Gibson J-45 Standard, Natural Top Cherry Back and Sides
Gibson

J-45 Standard, Natural Top Cherry Back and Sides

AcousticJ-45US
No ratings yet$2,999

The world-famous Workhorse 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 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 due in part to its round-shoulder body and sides that are made from solid mahogany and its solid Sitka spruce top; it's a classic tonewood recipe that is ideal for all musical styles. The mahogany neck has a comfortable and fast-playing SlimTaper™ profile and is topped with a rosewood fretboard that is outfitted with 20 standard frets and adorned with simple mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The neck is fitted to the body with a compound dovetail joint, ensuring outstanding tonal transfer and sustain. The traditional rosewood belly-up bridge is outfitted with a TUSQ® saddle and bridge pins. A low-friction TUSQ nut, along with the quality Grover® Rotomatic® tuners, ensures solid tuning stability, so you can spend more time playing and less time tuning up. The J-45 Standard is equipped with an L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle pickup and active preamp, so it is stage and studio-ready from the moment you take it out of the included hardshell case.

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FolkSinger-SongwriterCountryRock

Score

estimated from specs & owner reviews
74
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
60
Build
91
Value
63

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Specifications

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Specifications for J-45 Standard, Natural Top Cherry Back and Sides
BrandGibson
TypeAcoustic
CountryUS
Body woodMahogany
Neck woodMahogany
FretboardRosewood
Strings6
Frets20
Scale length24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs VTC
AccessoriesGibson Accessory Kit
BackMahogany
BindingMulti-ply Top, Single-ply Back
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeJ-45
Body StylesRound Shoulder
BracingTraditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
BridgeTraditional Belly Up
Bridge PinsTUSQ
CaseHardshell
ControlsSoundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count20
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body
ModelRS4SACPSL0982
NutTUSQ
Nut width43.81mm / 1.72in
Output Jack1/4"
PickguardTear Drop
PreampLR Baggs VTC
ProfileSlimTaper
Saddle MaterialTUSQ
SideMahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black and White
Tuner PlatingNickel
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Kidney Button
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs VTC
Street price$2,999

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