The World-Famous Workhorse With a Beautiful Faded Finish

The J-45 is Gibson's best-selling acoustic of all time. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection, the J-45 has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights. The Gibson J-45 50s Faded delivers full-spectrum sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and tight, punchy bass. Now available with a faded satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish that accentuates the guitar's vintage vibe and equipped with a modern LR Baggs pickup and electronics package for studio and stage use.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

Body Styles : Round Shoulder
Body Shape : J-45
Body Material : Mahogany
Top : Sitka Spruce
Back : Mahogany
Side : Mahogany
Bracing : Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
Binding : Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
Body Finish : Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

NECK

Profile : Rounded
Scale Length : 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material : Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius : 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count : 20
Frets : Standard
Nut Material : Bone
Nut Width : 43.815 mm / 1.725 in
Inlays : Mother of Pearl Dots
Joint : Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue

HARDWARE

Bridge : Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood
Saddle Material : Bone
Tuning Machines : Gotoh White Button
Pickguard : Fat 50s
Truss Rod : Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover : Black Stamped
Bridge Pins : TUSQ

ELECTRONICS

Under Saddle Pickup : LR Baggs VTC
Controls : Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack : 1/4" Endpin Jack
Preamp : LR Baggs VTC

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge : .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case : Hardshell Case