Gibson

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Since 1942, the Gibson J-45 has been on more stages and in more recording studios than any guitar in history, hence its nickname "The Workhorse." Features true to the original include solid genuine mahogany back, sides, and neck, solid Sitka spruce top, scalloped spruce bracing, and a traditional compound dovetail neck to body joint attached with old world hide glue.

The 24-3/4 scale length works in concert with the slope shouldered spruce and mahogany body and neck to produce a balanced Low/Mid/High tonality that works for all genres of music requiring a steel string acoustic guitar. Added unique features include a distinctive granadilla fingerboard and bridge, Precision Schaller vintage copper tuning machines, and a rare, custom, hand-applied Triple Burst nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

Only 65 units will be produced for North America. Proudly handmade in Bozeman, Montana, the J-45 Deluxe arrives in a plush lined Gibson hardshell case with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Gibson J-45 Brown Top Acoustic Guitar
Gibson J-45 Brown Top Acoustic Guitar
Gibson J-45 Brown Top Acoustic Guitar

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  • Body Type: J-45 Series
  • Top: Solid Sitka Spruce Top
  • Back and Sides: Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
  • Binding: Multi-ply Top Binding, Single-Ply Back Binding, 3-Ply Single Ring Rosette
  • Bracing: Scalloped spruce top bracing
  • Finish: Custom hand-applied Triple Burst nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Neck
    • Species: Mahogany
    • Profile: Slim Taper
    • Thickness: 1.725" at Nut
    • Truss Rod: Single Action
    • Joint: Compound Dovetail
    • Construction: Joint at 14th Fret
    • Adhesive: Hide Glue
    Fingerboard
    • Species: Granadilla
    • Scale Length: 24-3/4"
    • Radius: 12" Radius
    • Fret Wire: Gibson Acoustic Standard Fret Wire
    • Inlays: 1/4" Mother of Pearl Dot
    • Adhesive: Premium Titebond
    • Nut Material Black: Graph Tech
    • Width: 1.725"
    Headstock
    • Type: Traditional CF-100
    • Angle: 17 Degrees
    • Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Gibson Peghead logo
    • Truss Rod Cover: Black and White
    Tuning Keys
    • Type: Precision Schaller vintage copper tuning
    • Plating: Nickel
    • Ratio: 14:1
    Bridge
    • Type: Traditional Belly Up with TUSQ Saddle
    • Material: Granadilla
    Hardware
    • Pickguard: Tortoise Teardrop Black
    • Strap Buttons: End Pin Jack
    • Strings: .012" - .053" Gibson Light Guage
    Case
    • Type: Gibson Standard Hardshell Case, Black Tolex exterior, Blue Fabric interior
    Accessories
    • Owner's Manual, Gibson Gold Warranty