J-45 Standard Red Spruce, Tri Burst, Exclusive
A Workhorse With a Red Spruce Top The J-45™ is Gibson's best-selling acoustic of all time. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic guitar has become the cornerstone of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection, this J-45 has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights and is equipped with a red spruce top. The built-in L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle pickup and preamp delivers the J-45's incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and tight punchy bass, both live, and in the studio. A Gibson hardshell case is included.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 20 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | L.R. Baggs VTC |
| Accessories | Strap Pin in Case, Certificate of Authenticity |
| Back | Mahogany |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | J-45 |
| Body Styles | Round Shoulder |
| Bridge | Traditional Belly up, Indian Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | TUSQ |
| Case | Gibson Hardshell (192DRW) |
| Controls | Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Dots |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | PROPRS4RTB3 |
| Nut | Black |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin Jack |
| Pickguard | Tortoise Teardrop |
| Preamp | L.R. Baggs VTC |
| Profile | SlimTaper |
| Saddle Material | TUSQ |
| Side | Mahogany |
| Strap Buttons | Strap Pin Index Hole on Heel, Endpin Jack |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Red Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Bell, Black and White |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | L.R. Baggs VTC |
| Street price | $3,549 |
