Gibson's "Workhorse" gets premium vintage treatment.
The J 45 acoustic guitar is the prince of a range of Gibson flat tops now referred to as "Round Shoulder Dreadnoughts." This elegant workhorse debuted in 1942, and became an instant favorite for its rich, warm, vocal tone and excellent projection. Today, the J 45 is played by the likes of Bob Dylan, Ralph McTell, Billy Jo Armstrong, and Lucinda Williams. Carrying accurate touches such as a soft V neck profile, teardrop tortoise pickguard, four ply top binding, and banner headstock inlay (declaring "Only A Gibson Is Good Enough"), the J 45 True Vintage is an accurate representation of the instrument that became the standard of hard gigging bluegrass, folk, and country artists of the 1940s and '50s.
Each Limited Edition True Vintage J 45 is built in Bozeman, Montana with a top made from solid Red Spruce, a rare and highly prized tone wood, and constructed with hot hide glue, just like back in the day. The guitar comes with a custom made, period correct case, and a certificate of authenticity. Additionally, upon filing your warranty registration card, Gibson will send you a specially designed jacket embroidered with the model name of the guitar they have purchased and an embroidered custom run case cover.
Gibson J 45 TV Red Spruce Specifications:
- Body
- Body Style: Round Shoulder
- Top Species: Premium Sitka Spruce
- Back and Sides: Mahogany
- Body Binding: 4 ply top, single ply back
- Neck
- Species: Mahogany
- Scale: 24 3/4"
- Profile: V shape
- Fingerboard
- Species: Madagascar Rosewood
- Inlay: MOP Dots
- Nut Width: 1.725
- Bridge
- Bridge: Madagascar Rosewood
- Bridge Inlay: MOP Dots
- Pins: White
- Hardware
- Tuners: White Button Nickel Gotoh
- Pickguard: Tortoise tear drop
- Case: Five ply, made in America case with exacting vintage arching, accurate vintage liner, authentic replica nickel plated latches, and accurate tan case covering. Provides maximum protection.
Gibson J 45 TV Red Spruce Features:
- Nitrocellulose lacquer finish for beauty and tone
- Hand fit, tapered dovetail joint to maximize sound vibration transfer from the neck to body
- Radius top to maximize sound projection
- Hand scalloped top bracing for added strength and a light top
- Handcrafted in Bozeman, MT
Gibson J 45 TV Red Spruce Includes:
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