The World-Famous Workhorse
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 delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass. Equipped with L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle pickup and preamp, it is stage and studio-ready from the moment you take it out of the included hardshell case.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Mahogany
Binding Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape J-45
Body Styles Round Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother of Pearl Dots
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material TUSQ
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin Jack
Preamp LR Baggs VTC
Under Saddle Pickup LR Baggs VTC
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Reverse Belly, Rosewood
Bridge Pins TUSQ
finish Nickel
Pickguard Teardrop
Saddle Material TUSQ
Strap Buttons 2
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell, Black and White
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Gibson Hardshell
Model: MCRS45CHL
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Gibson J-45 Standard, Left-Handed, Cherry
Gibson J-45 Standard, Left-Handed, Cherry
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The World-Famous Workhorse
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 delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass. Equipped with L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle pickup and preamp, it is stage and studio-ready from the moment you take it out of the included hardshell case.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Mahogany
Binding Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape J-45
Body Styles Round Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother of Pearl Dots
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material TUSQ
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin Jack
Preamp LR Baggs VTC
Under Saddle Pickup LR Baggs VTC
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Reverse Belly, Rosewood
Bridge Pins TUSQ
finish Nickel
Pickguard Teardrop
Saddle Material TUSQ
Strap Buttons 2
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell, Black and White
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Gibson Hardshell
Model: MCRS45CHL
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
