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. A hardshell case is also included.

Specifications

Body

• Style: Round Shoulder
• Shape: J-45
• Material: Mahogany
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Back: Mahogany
• Side: Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
• 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