{"product_id":"gibson-j-45-standard-acoustic-electric-guitar-in-vintage-sunburst-21596098","title":"Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar in Vintage Sunburst 21596098","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew acoustic guitars have earned the legendary status of the Gibson J-45. Introduced in 1942 and affectionately known as \"The Workhorse,\" it has remained Gibson's best-selling acoustic for decades, becoming the benchmark for round-shoulder dreadnought design. Whether in the hands of singer-songwriters, touring professionals, or weekend players, the J-45 has built its reputation on exceptional versatility and a warm, balanced voice that feels at home in virtually any musical setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe J-45 Standard stays true to that legacy with a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides. This classic tonewood combination delivers the sound players have come to expect from a great Gibson acoustic—rich, warm mids, punchy, controlled bass, crisp highs, and impressive dynamic range. It's equally capable of handling delicate fingerstyle passages, aggressive flatpicking, or driving rhythm work behind a vocal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA comfortable SlimTaper mahogany neck makes the guitar feel fast and familiar from the first chord, while Gibson's compound dovetail neck joint maximizes the transfer of vibration between the neck and body for excellent resonance and sustain. The rosewood fingerboard features 20 standard frets with classic mother-of-pearl dot inlays, providing the timeless look that has defined the J-45 for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium appointments include Grover Rotomatic tuning machines, a TUSQ nut, and a traditional rosewood belly-up bridge fitted with a TUSQ saddle and bridge pins. Together, these components provide outstanding tuning stability, reliable intonation, and dependable performance whether you're on stage, in the studio, or playing at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisually, the J-45 remains every bit the classic. A gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, multi-ply top binding, single-ply back binding, and the iconic teardrop tortoiseshell pickguard give it the unmistakable appearance that has become one of the most recognizable acoustic guitar designs ever produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players who perform or record, the onboard L.R. Baggs VTC electronics offer outstanding plugged-in performance without compromising the guitar's acoustic character. The discreet under-saddle pickup and soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone controls provide a natural, articulate amplified sound while keeping the controls virtually invisible from the audience's perspective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete with a Gibson hardshell case, the J-45 Standard continues the tradition of one of the most celebrated acoustic guitars ever built. It's an instrument that has earned its reputation over more than eight decades—and one that remains just as inspiring today as when it first appeared in 1942.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGibson\u003cbr\u003eJ-45 Standard\u003cbr\u003eRound Shoulder Dreadnought\u003cbr\u003eSitka Spruce Top\u003cbr\u003eTraditional Hand Scalloped X Brace\u003cbr\u003eMahogany Back and Sides\u003cbr\u003eMahogany Neck Material\u003cbr\u003eRosewood Fingerboard\u003cbr\u003e12\" Fingerboard Radius\u003cbr\u003eSlimTaper Neck Profile\u003cbr\u003eStandard Fret Size\u003cbr\u003e1.72\" Nut Width\u003cbr\u003e24.75\" Scale Length\u003cbr\u003eTusq Nut Material\u003cbr\u003eMother of Pearl Dot Inlays\u003cbr\u003eGrover Rotomatic Tuners\u003cbr\u003eRosewood Bridge\u003cbr\u003eTusq Saddle\/Bridge Pins\u003cbr\u003eLR Baggs VTC Pickup System\u003cbr\u003eSoundhole Mounted Volume and Tone Controls\u003cbr\u003eHardshell Case\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53395824345385,"sku":"21596098","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6111\/7231\/files\/DSC7566_c341bbba-998f-4b31-8864-e912678aa918.jpg?v=1786218922","url":"https:\/\/musicgalleryinc.com\/products\/gibson-j-45-standard-acoustic-electric-guitar-in-vintage-sunburst-21596098","provider":"The Music Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}