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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.

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Specifications

Body Specs

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

Side Mahogany

Top Sitka Spruce

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 20

Frets Standard

Inlays Mother of Pearl Dot

Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body

Neck Material Mahogany

Nut Material TUSQ

Nut Width 43.81mm / 1.72in

Profile SlimTaper

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs

Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone

Output Jack 1/4"

Preamp L.R. Baggs VTC

Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs VTC

Hardware Specs

Bridge Traditional Belly Up

Bridge Pins TUSQ

Pickguard Tear Drop

Saddle Material TUSQ

Truss Rod Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black and White

Tuner Plating Nickel

Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button

Misc Specs

Accessories Gibson Accessory Kit

Model: RS45VSN19

Case Hardshell

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

Gibson J-45 Standard, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson J-45 Standard, Vintage Sunburst

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Price
Regular price $2,999
Details
Mahogany back and sides, Sitka spruce top, mahogany neck with a Sli...
Finish
Vintage Sunburst
Hand
Right
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Also available for store pickup at the Gibson Garage Nashville

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Case Included

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Setup Included

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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.

Read more

Specifications

Body Specs

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

Side Mahogany

Top Sitka Spruce

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 20

Frets Standard

Inlays Mother of Pearl Dot

Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body

Neck Material Mahogany

Nut Material TUSQ

Nut Width 43.81mm / 1.72in

Profile SlimTaper

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs

Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone

Output Jack 1/4"

Preamp L.R. Baggs VTC

Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs VTC

Hardware Specs

Bridge Traditional Belly Up

Bridge Pins TUSQ

Pickguard Tear Drop

Saddle Material TUSQ

Truss Rod Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black and White

Tuner Plating Nickel

Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button

Misc Specs

Accessories Gibson Accessory Kit

Model: RS45VSN19

Case Hardshell

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

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