Gibson Modern Collection J-45 Standard Koa
A Thoroughbred With a Workhorse's Spirit
Wildwoodians, we are pleased to showcase the Modern Collection J-45 Standard Koa, an acoustic thoroughbred with a workhorse's spirit. Though they borrow the looks of the J-45s of yore, the J-45 Standard sports a modern neck profile for players that desire fast feel. 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 Englemann spruce with solid koa back and sides, and together those two premium tonewoods produce a sweet, nuanced sound resplendent with overtones. 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 J-45 Standard sports a nitrocellulose lacquer finish that allows the wood to breathe like a vintage instrument. As a result, these J-45 Standard Koas sing out loud and proud!
They are also quite comfortable to play thanks to their modern Slim Taper neck profile, which is just right: small enough to play like lightning, but large enough to feel substantial. It also has a 12" radius to allow for easy chording and bending up and down the fretboard. 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 J-45 Standard Koa 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 J-45 Standard Koa will surely inspire you to reach new heights on your musical journey.
Specifications:
Brand | Gibson |
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Model | Modern Collection J-45 Standard Koa |
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Type | Round Shoulder Body Style |
Finish Color | Antique Natural |
Finish Type | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Top Wood | Solid Englemann Spruce |
Bracing | Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing |
Back & Sides Wood | Solid Select-Grade Koa |
Neck Wood | Mahogany |
Neck Joint | Compound Dovetail |
Neck Shape | Slim Taper |
Neck Dimensions | .840 1st - .910 9th |
Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
Fingerboard Inlays | Abalone Snowflakes |
Scale Length | 24 3/4" |
Width at Nut | 1.725" |
Binding | Multi-Ply Top, Single-Ply Back |
Rosette | Small Abalone Ring |
Electronics | L.R. Baggs Element Plus |
Tuners | Grover Rotomatics |
Bridge | Rosewood Belly-Up |
Saddle | Tusq |
Hardware | Gold |
Pickguard | Tortoise Teardrop |
Case | Hardshell Case |
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