Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic Guitar – Cherry New

World-Famous Workhorse – The Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic Guitar in Cherry

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’s classic combination of a Sitka spruce top coupled with mahogany back and sides deliver a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass. Now available in Cherry; a Gibson hardshell case is included.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Shape: J-45
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Back: Mahogany
• Side: Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
• Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single ply Back
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose

Neck

• Material: Mahogany
• Profile: SlimTaper
• Scale Length: 24.75″
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12″
• Number Of Frets: 20
• Frets: Standard
• Nut Material: TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1.725″
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
• Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue

Hardware

• Finish: Nickel
• Tuner Plating: Nickel
• Bridge: Reverse Belly, Rosewood
• Saddle Material: TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
• Pickguard: 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

Miscellaneous

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

Manufacturer: Gibson
Model: MCRS45CH
SKU: I648738-0-WHXD

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