Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst Nicknamed “The Workhorse” and first introduced in 1942, Gibson’s most popular round-shoulder dreadnought 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 J-45.
Body Tonewoods (back, sides and top) The top of the Gibson J-45 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 povital 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.
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.
The rosette on the Gibson J-45 is a simple single-ring rosette consisting of three-ply binding, adding a stylish, understated elegance to the Gibson J-45 Standard.
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′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 Ac
