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.
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Brand Name
Gibson
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Model
50s J-45 Original
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Finish Type
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Finish
Vintage Sunburst
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Type
Round Shoulder Body Style
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Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
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Bracing
Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
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Binding
Multi-ply Top, Single-Ply Back
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Back & Sides Wood
Solid Mahogany
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Neck Dimensions
.880 1st - .950 9th
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Neck Wood
Mahogany
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Neck Joint
Compound Dovetail Secured with Hide Glue
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Neck Shape
Round
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Fingerboard Wood
Rosewood
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Fingerboard Inlays
Mother-of-Pearl Dots
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Scale Length
24 3/4"
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Nut Material
Bone
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Width at Nut
1.725"
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Electronics
L.R. Baggs Element VTC
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Saddle
Compensated Bone
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Rosette
Multi-ply Single-Ring
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Tuners
Grover Strap Cream Button
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bridge
Rosewood Belly-Up
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Pickguard
Tortoise Teardrop
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Case
Gibson Brown Hardshell
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