Gibson 50’s J-45 Original
A Thoroughbred With a Workhorse's Spirit
Wildwoodians, we are pleased to showcase the Original Collection '50s J-45, an acoustic thoroughbred with a workhorse's spirit. Based on the classic J-45s of the 1950s, these guitars capture all of the J-45's most appealing characteristics--versatility, dynamic response, and elegant good looks--in a modern package.
They pair a solid Sitka spruce with solid mahogany back and sides, and together those two premium tonewoods produce a beautifully balanced midrange-forward sound that works wonderfully in a wide variety of musical contexts. Gibson's luthiers attach the solid-wood body to the mahogany neck with a compound dovetail neck joint to maximize resonance and sustain.
Speaking of resonance, the '50s J-45 Original sports a nitrocellulose lacquer finish that allows the wood to breathe like a vintage instrument. And, they come equipped with a bone nut and bone saddle, which also boosts sustain and resonance. As a result, these '50s J-45s sing out loud and proud!
They are also quite comfortable to play thanks to their rounded '50s-style neck, which has just the right amount of chunkiness for maximum playing comfort and a 12" radius to allow easy chording and bending. Said comfy neck also has a 24.75" scale length, which means less tension on the strings. This results in a slinkier handfeel, greater responsiveness, and a touch of extra warmth.
As a result of these clever appointments, the '50s J-45 is capable of handling business in all kinds of situations. It's responsive enough to be a fingerstyle monster, but it is also a superlative strummer. It works great in a band mix, but it's also a marvelous tool for solo performance. Whatever your musical proclivities may be, the '50s J-45 Original will surely inspire you to reach new heights on your musical journey.
Specifications:
Brand | Gibson |
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Model | '50s J-45 Original |
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Type | Round Shoulder Body Style |
Finish | Vintage Sunburst |
Finish Type | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Top Wood | Solid Sitka Spruce |
Bracing | Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing |
Back & Sides Wood | Solid Mahogany |
Neck Wood | Mahogany |
Neck Joint | Compound Dovetail Secured with Hide Glue |
Neck Shape | Round |
Neck Dimensions | .900 1st - .950 9th |
Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
Fingerboard Inlays | Mother-of-Pearl Dots |
Scale Length | 24 3/4" |
Width at Nut | 1.725" |
Nut Material | Bone |
Binding | Multi-ply Top, Single-Ply Back |
Rosette | Multi-ply Single-Ring |
Electronics | L.R. Baggs Element VTC |
Tuners | Grover Strap Cream Button |
Bridge | Rosewood Belly-Up |
Saddle | Compensated Bone |
Pickguard | Tortoise Teardrop |
Case | Gibson Brown Hardshell |
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