Gibson '50s J-45 Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

Gibson '50s J-45 Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Vintage Sunburst, Full Straight Back

Gibson '50s J-45 Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Vintage Sunburst, Headstock Left Front

Gibson '50s J-45 Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Vintage Sunburst, Body Straight Front

Gibson '50s J-45 Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Vintage Sunburst, Body Left Front

Gibson '50s J-45 Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Vintage Sunburst, Body Straight Back

Gibson '50s J-45 Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Vintage Sunburst, Headstock Straight Back

zZounds Gear Experts Say...

Get your hands on the original workhorse acoustic. This '50s J-45 features a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides for a powerful yet familiar tone.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
Sitka spruce top	Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone
Mahogany back and sides	Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange
Rosewood fretboard	Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
LR Baggs Element VTC pickup	Transparent sound with volume and tone controls

Overview

The new 50s J-45 Original model flaunts vintage-inspired detailing from the golden era of Gibson. Classic "Workhorse" materials include a Sitka spruce top and select mahogany back and sides. The multi-ply top and single-ply back binding are subtly antiqued making each instrument look just like a seasoned Gibson acoustic. Appointed with cream button tuners, a 50s-era tortoise pick guard, and upgraded with an LR Baggs VTC pickup for the best and most natural-sounding tone when amplified.

Specs

Body Shape: J-45
Top: Sitka Spruce
Back: Mahogany
Side: Mahogany
Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
Finish: Nitrocellulose
Neck Material: Mahogany
Profile: Round
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 20
Frets: Standard
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.725"
Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl dots
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge: Traditional Belly Up
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Grover Strap Cream Button
Pickguard: 50's, Tortoise
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Bridge Pins: Tusq
Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
Controls: Volume and Tone Controls

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Ebony: Shipping Weight: 20.5 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 20 x 8 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): OCRS4550EB
Blemished, Ebony: Shipping Weight: 20.5 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 20 x 8 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): OCRS4550EB
Vintage Sunburst: Shipping Weight: 24 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 46 x 20 x 7 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): OCRS4550VS
Blemished, Vintage Sunburst: Shipping Weight: 24 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 46 x 20 x 7 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): OCRS4550VS