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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

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 Adirondack Red Spruce

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material 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 Black

Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in

Profile SlimTaper

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

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

Bridge Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood

Bridge Pins TUSQ

Pickguard Tortoise Teardrop

Saddle Material TUSQ

Strap Buttons 2

Truss Rod Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover Black and White

Tuner Plating Nickel

Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic

Misc Specs

Case Hardshell Case

Model: PROPRS4RHB3

Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053

Gibson J-45 Standard, Red Spruce, Honey Burst Gloss, Exclusive

Gibson J-45 Standard, Red Spruce, Honey Burst Gloss, Exclusive

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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.

Read more

Specifications

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 Adirondack Red Spruce

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material 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 Black

Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in

Profile SlimTaper

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

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

Bridge Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood

Bridge Pins TUSQ

Pickguard Tortoise Teardrop

Saddle Material TUSQ

Strap Buttons 2

Truss Rod Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover Black and White

Tuner Plating Nickel

Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic

Misc Specs

Case Hardshell Case

Model: PROPRS4RHB3

Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053