A Walnut Workhorse for the Studio and Stage
Turn heads with the J-45™ Studio Walnut. Hand-built using solid walnut back and sides and a solid Sitka spruce top, this updated J-45 Studio features a traditional body depth for warm, rich tone. The Advanced Response profile utile neck ensures smooth, easy playability. Available in Satin Natural and Satin Walnut Burst finishes (including a left-handed model), the J-45 Studio Walnut has an L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze active under-saddle piezo pickup for studio-quality plug-and-play anywhere. Packaged in an included hardshell case for portability, this J-45 Studio Walnut is ready for the studio and the stage.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Walnut
Binding Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
Body Finish Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Walnut
Body Shape J-45
Body Styles Round Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracking
Side Walnut
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Walnut
Fingerboard Radius 406.4mm / 16.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother-of-pearl Dot
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hot Hide Glue
Neck Material Utile
Nut Material Tusq
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile Advanced Response
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin
Preamp L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Belly-up, Walnut
Bridge Pins Tusq
Pickguard Tear Drop with Beveled Edge, Tortoise
Saddle Material Tusq
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Black Bell, Studio
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Modern Hardshell
Model: MCRS4SWSAN
Headstock Inlay Gold Gibson Logo Decal
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut, Satin Natural
Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut, Satin Natural
Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
Orders placed by noon CST Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) will ship the same day. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day. All orders over $100 receive free ground shipping within the United States.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
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A Walnut Workhorse for the Studio and Stage
Turn heads with the J-45™ Studio Walnut. Hand-built using solid walnut back and sides and a solid Sitka spruce top, this updated J-45 Studio features a traditional body depth for warm, rich tone. The Advanced Response profile utile neck ensures smooth, easy playability. Available in Satin Natural and Satin Walnut Burst finishes (including a left-handed model), the J-45 Studio Walnut has an L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze active under-saddle piezo pickup for studio-quality plug-and-play anywhere. Packaged in an included hardshell case for portability, this J-45 Studio Walnut is ready for the studio and the stage.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Walnut
Binding Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
Body Finish Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Walnut
Body Shape J-45
Body Styles Round Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracking
Side Walnut
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Walnut
Fingerboard Radius 406.4mm / 16.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother-of-pearl Dot
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hot Hide Glue
Neck Material Utile
Nut Material Tusq
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile Advanced Response
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin
Preamp L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Belly-up, Walnut
Bridge Pins Tusq
Pickguard Tear Drop with Beveled Edge, Tortoise
Saddle Material Tusq
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Black Bell, Studio
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Modern Hardshell
Model: MCRS4SWSAN
Headstock Inlay Gold Gibson Logo Decal
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053







