Gibson

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Combining Gibson's rich history of hand-built acoustics with modern innovations, the J-45 Progressive features acoustic improvements to complement progressive styles. This includes Gibson G FORCE tuners for quick access to standard and alternate tunings which eliminates the need for multiple guitars in different tunings. Titanium tune-o-matic saddle offer fast-playing string action and easy-to-adjust string height for progressive guitar techniques. Increased note-to-note sustain and improved acoustic intonation for the advanced progressive performer. The excellent acoustic sound reproduction of the J-45 Progressive is provided by an award-winning L.R. Baggs Lyric pickup system which has a mic pickup for amplified modern percussive playing.

Enhanced upgrades include a "2016" Autumn Burst finish and the fingerboard edge has been softened to comfortably fit the contour of the player' hand. A finer grit sandpaper and polishing compounds have been used for the high gloss finish. This J-45 Progressive also has a premium setup utilizes state-of-the-art German-engineered Plek technology to create the finest playing surface possible. The J-45 is hand finished for the finest feel and playability, and its smoother hand rubbed and oiled fingerboard and bridges will help them last longer and maximizes the wood's natural vibrancy. Includes hardshell case.
Gibson 2016 J-45 Progressive Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Autumn Burst
Gibson 2016 J-45 Progressive Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Autumn Burst
Gibson 2016 J-45 Progressive Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Autumn Burst

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Body
  • Body type: J-45 Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: Non-cutaway
  • Top wood: Sitka Spruce
  • Back & sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped
  • Body finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim Taper
  • Nut width: 1.725" (4.3cm)
  • Fingerboard: Richlite
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: L.R. Baggs
  • Configuration: Soundhole mounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: No
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: None
  • Tuning machines: G-Force Nickel
  • Bridge: Richlite
  • OrderSaddle & nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Finish
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: Owner's manual
  • Country of origin: United States