The venerable Gibson J-45 50s Faded marries Mahogany with Sitka Spruce for a focused, articulate, and very sweet sound. Played with a light touch or strummed hard, this acoustic-electric guitar responds beautifully.
The neck is also made from Mahogany, which is carved into Gibson's Rounded Profile. It has a comfortable, full-feeling neck that isn't bloated or cumbersome but may be a bit large for those preferring a thin profile. Other important neck specs included a 12" fingerboard radius, 24.75" scale length, bone nut material, and 1.725" nut width.
"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..."
