J-45 Standard
The J-45 is one of Gibson’s best-selling acoustics of all time. Nicknamed “The Workhorse” and first introduced in 1942, this popular acoustic is now the icon of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection, the J-45 is one of most technically advanced guitars of its time.
| Body Type | J-45 Series |
| Top | Sitka Spruce Top |
| Back and Sides | Mahogany Back and Sides |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top Binding, Single Ply Back Binding, 3-Ply Single Ring Rosette |
| Bracing | Scalloped Top Bracing |
Neck
| Species | Mahogany |
| Profile | Slim Taper |
| Thickness | 1.725″ at Nut |
| Truss Rod | Single Action |
Neck Fit
| Joint | Compound Dovetail |
| Construction | Joint at 14th Fret |
| Adhesive | Hide Glue |
Fingerboard
| Species | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24 3/4″ |
| Radius | 12″ Radius |
| Fret Wire | Gibson Acoustic Standard Fret Wire |
| Inlays | 1/4″ Mother of Pearl Dot (Trapezoids on Gold Top) |
| 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 | Grover™ Rotomatics (Gotoh on Gold Top) |
| Plating | Nickel |
| Ratio | 14:1 |
Bridge
| Type | Traditional Belly Up with Tusq Saddle |
| Material | Rosewood |
Hardware
| Pickguard | Tortoise Teardrop Black (White on Gold Top and Pelham Blue) |
| Strap Buttons | End Pin Jack |
| Strings | .012″ – .053″ Gibson Light Guage |
Finish
| Sealer | Hand-Sprayed Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Vintage Sunburst
Case
| Type | Gibson Standard Hardshell Case |
| Case Exterior | Black Tolex |
| Case Interior | Blue Fabric |
Accessories
| Manuals | Owners Manual |
| Warranty | Gibson Gold Warranty |
CP-1A VIP Professional
Since 1998 this shootout-winner system uses an undersaddle tubular-style transducer (coaxial-cable type) and active-preamp powered by a single 9V battery. First Worldwide to spot 2 mini controls (MID + GAIN) on endpin preamp, for personal tone-character adjustement. Excellent for Steel-string, Nylon-String, Flamenco, Gipsy-guitar, Dobro, Resophonic or Acoustic Bass. Absolutely hum-isolated preamp for live performances or studio recordings, immediate in response to the player’s touch, impedance adjusted for direct P.A. line-inputs, extremely feedback-free for venue of any size. SOLD OUT.