
J-45 Standard, Red Spruce, Honey Burst Gloss, Exclusive
The Cherished Workhorse with the Unmistakable Energy of Red Spruce One of the most beloved and played acoustic guitars in history, the J-45™ defines the legacy of Gibson acoustic guitars. Since its introduction in 1942, the J-45 has become the icon of Gibson’s round-shoulder dreadnought acoustic line. This incarnation of the J-45 features a stunning Adirondack red spruce top that delivers energetic presence and projection that only gets better with time, and a mahogany back and sides for a well-rounded dynamic range and tonal response with tight, punchy low end; warm mids; and shimmering highs. The J-45 Standard Red Spruce is finished with a glorious Honey Burst gloss finish to give it a look as sweet as its sound, and comes equipped with an L.R. Baggs™ Element VTC under-saddle pickup system for seamless amplification of its natural sound in any setting. Includes hardshell case. Each guitar includes a black hardshell case with a plush-lined interior, an owner's manual, Gibson's Gold Warranty, and Gibson's 24/7/365 Customer Service.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 20 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs VTC |
| Back | Mahogany |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | J-45 |
| Body Styles | Round Shoulder |
| Bracing | Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing |
| Bridge | Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | TUSQ |
| Case | Hardshell Case |
| Controls | Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Dots |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | PROPRS4RHB3 |
| Nut | Black |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin Jack |
| Pickguard | Tortoise Teardrop |
| Preamp | LR Baggs VTC |
| Profile | SlimTaper |
| Saddle Material | TUSQ |
| Side | Mahogany |
| Strap Buttons | 2 |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Adirondack Red Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black and White |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs VTC |
| Street price | $3,549 |




