Gibson J-45 Faded 50's Sunburst - Acoustic Guitar

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 50s Faded delivers full-spectrum sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and tight, punchy bass. Now available with a faded satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish that accentuates the guitar's vintage vibe and equipped with a modern LR Baggs pickup and electronics package for studio and stage use. A hardshell case is also included.

Hardware & electronics

This year, Gibson have chosen rosewood as their bridge material, adding to its excellent sustain. Tusq is used for both the nut and the saddle for extra tonal consistency and resilience, and the Grover Rotomatic tuners provide the familiar excellent tuning stability.

Finally, the 2019 J-45 features the LR Baggs VTC pickup system. This pickup uniquely aims to mirror the movement of the guitar rather than the attack of the strings, and it's designed to capture the most detailed nuances of your playing style.

Specifications

• Body Style: Round Shoulder
• Body Shape: J-45
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Back: Mahogany
• Side: Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
• Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Profile: Rounded
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Fret Count: 20
• Frets: Standard
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 43.815 mm / 1.725 in
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
• Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
• Bridge: Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh White Button
• Pickguard: Fat 50s
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover: Black Stamped
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
• Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
• Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin Jack
• Preamp: LR Baggs VTC
• Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Case: Hardshell Case