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Gibson 2019 J-45 Standard

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The J-45 has been a staple and top-seller for Gibson since its debut in 1942. Renowned for its durability, the stripped-down round shoulder dreadnought design was nicknamed "The Workhorse." Over the years, the J-45 has been a go-to for legends like James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, as well as modern songwriters like Aimee Mann, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) and James Mercer (The Shins).

Front of J-45 Standard, Sitka spruce top, Vintage Sunburst gloss

J-45 Standard Tonewoods and Bracing

The 2019 J-45 Standard acoustic-electric continues this tradition pairing a mahogany body with a Sitka spruce top and Vintage Sunburst gloss finish. Sitka spruce is the most popular top wood for steel-string acoustic guitars, beloved for both its projection qualities and broad dynamic range. Just as popular, mahogany is desired for its warm timbre, resonance, sustain and extra boost on the low end. All of this, combined with traditional hand-scalloped X bracing, makes it a solid choice for fingerpickers and strummers looking for reliable, instantly recognizable tone.

Rosewood bridge of 2019 J-45 Standard, SlimTaper neck

SlimTaper Neck

Outfitted with a rosewood fingerboard, the 2019 J-45 Standard's SlimTaper mahogany neck is slimmer as it goes up the fingerboard. This makes it "faster" and more familiar for electric players transitioning to acoustic. The compound dovetail neck-to-joint design ensures better sound transfer and feel, while its nickel Grover Rotomatic tuning machines will help you keep it in tune longer.

Soundhole view of 2019 J-45 Standard, L.R. Baggs electronics

LR Baggs Electronics

Making it a great choice for gigging performers or singer-songwriters ready to hit the stage, Gibson equipped the 2019 J-45 Standard acoustic-electric with an LR Baggs VTC soundhole-mounted pickup. With worry-free performance, it gives you discrete, easy-to-use volume and tone controls to hone in your sound.

Headstock view of 2019 J-45 Standard, Grover Rotomatics

Standard Series

Gibson is well known for a decorated past full of creativity, innovation and trend-setting body designs. The Standard Series offers Gibson's most celebrated historical models, as well as several popular designs built in the modern era. From small body to Super Jumbo body shapes, these time-honored guitars are full of expression, character and exquisite beauty.

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  • Sitka spruce top with mahogany body and traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
  • Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • LR Baggs VTC pickup
  • Vintage Sunburst finish
  • Multi-ply top binding
  • Single-ply black binding
  • Traditional belly-up bridge
  • Mother-of-pearl dot inlays
  • Compound dovetail neck-to-body joint
  • Nickel-plated hardware

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Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Traditional hand-scalloped X
  • Body finish: Gloss Natural
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: SlimTaper
  • Nut width: 1.725" (43.8 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: LR Baggs
  • Configuration: Undersaddle transducer
  • Preamp EQ: 1-band
  • Feedback filter: Phase
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Rosewood
  • Tuning machines: Grover Rotomatics with kidney buttons
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle and nut: Black
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Gibson hardshell
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: United States

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