Superb craftsmanship, legendary tone.
Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, Gibson's most popular round-shoulder dreadnought
guitar is world-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection. Subtle changes to the bracing
of its predecessor—the J-35—made Gibson's J-45 Standard one of most technically advanced acoustic electric guitars
of its time.
Nickel Grover Rotomatic Tuners
Grover's original Rotomatic tuners are an engineering marvel, with abundant style and performance exactly suited for the Gibson
J-45. With a gear ratio of 14:1, the Rotomatics deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection
for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing, eliminating the possibility of slippage. A countersunk
tension screw lets you regulate the tuning tension to any degree. A special lubricant inside the gearbox provides smooth and
accurate tuning stability.
Body Tonewoods (back, sides and top)
The top of the Gibson J-45 acoustic electric guitar is made from AA-grade Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are constructed
from pattern-grade Honduran mahogany, giving the J-45 guitar its world renowned full, balanced expression, warm bass, and
excellent projection. Selecting the right wood, and the formula to dry it out are two of the most pivotal processes in Gibson's
guitar-building process. Beginning with its first catalog in 1903, Gibson has assured its customers that every guitar would
be built using woods with "the most durable, elastic, and sonorous qualities," and today's guitars from Gibson Acoustic maintain
that standard.
Pickguard
The pickguard for the J-45 acoustic electric guitar is Gibson's standard plain tortoise tear drop shape, which has been used
on the J-45 since its introduction in 1942. As with all of Gibson's pickguards, the coloring, inlay, and binding are all done
by hand.
Rosette
The rosette on this Gibson acoustic guitar is a simple single-ring rosette consisting of three-ply binding, adding a stylish,
understated elegance to the Gibson J-45 Standard.
Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges and Dot Inlays
The fingerboard of Gibson's J-45 is constructed from the highest grade rosewood on earth, which is personally inspected and
qualified by Gibson's team of skilled experts before it enters the Gibson factories. The resilience of this durable wood makes
the fingerboard extremely balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity and bite. The J-45 guitar's
dot inlays are made of genuine mother of pearl, measuring approximately 1/4-inch in diameter, and are inserted into the fingerboard
using a process that eliminates gaps and doesn't require the use of fillers. The fingerboard also sports a rolled edge instead
of the usual right angle where the fingerboard surface meets the neck. Gibson Acoustic's rolled edges are slightly beveled
for an extremely smooth and comfortable feel, enhancing the playability of the J-45.
L.R. Baggs Element Active
Acoustic Pickup System
Gibson Acoustic's J-45 comes equipped with the popular Element Active Acoustic Pickup System from L.R. Baggs, which features
a low-profile undersaddle element—or transducer—that's proven more stable and durable than many standard ribbon-type
pickups. Combined with an onboard preamp with an unobtrusive and removable volume control mounted just inside the soundhole,
the Element delivers performance not previously attainable from an undersaddle pickup. Its sleek and effective design removes
unnecessary internal components to enhance the coupling between the pickup and the guitar, and improve the sensitivity of
the transducer for a robust, lively, and natural acoustic sound with excellent dynamics and delicate high end. The Element
works with a standard 9V battery, which is housed inside the guitar in L.R. Bagg's new "Battery Bagg."
Bracing
Every acoustic guitar made by Gibson features hand-scalloped, radiused top bracing inside the body, a feature normally found
only in limited run, hand-made guitars. By scalloping each brace by hand, the natural sound of the acoustic is focused more
toward the center of the body, enhancing the instrument's sound projection. The Gibson J-45 Standard guitar features a variation
of Gibson's "X" bracing pattern situated behind the soundhole, with a set of tall and thin braces for the back, and scalloped
tall and thin braces for the top. This legendary bracing design delivers a balanced expression, with punchy, deep lows, warm
mids, and clear, crisp highs. When pushed for more volume, the Gibson J-45 projects a natural compression, which helps it
blend nicely with any accompaniment.
Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:
- AA-grade Sitka spruce top
- Pattern-grade Honduras mahogany back and sides
- Mother-of-pearl Gibson headstock logo
- Graph Tech nut
- Nickel Grover Rotomatic tuners
- Rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges and dot inlays
- L.R. Baggs Element active acoustic pickup system
- Hand-scalloped, radiused bracing
Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar Includes:
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