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Fully solid round-shoulder dreadnought acoustic guitar with pickup and premium gig bag.  All product info

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  • Manufacturer: Gibson
  • Series: Modern Acoustic
  • Design: Round Shoulder
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top: Sitka Spruce
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Gibson J-45 Special Satin Vintage Sunburst

Electro-acoustic round shoulder dreadnought in satin vintage sunburst finish

  • Western guitar in round-shoulder dreadnought format
  • Solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany body
  • Satin Vintage Sunburst Finish in nitro lacquer finish
  • Scalloped X bracing
  • Single ply Binding and single-ring rosette
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Utile neck with slim taper profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets and MOP dots
  • 43.8 mm nut width and short 628 mm scale length
  • Rosewood bridge with compensated inlay
  • Nickel-plated Grover Rotomatic tuners
  • L. R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup
  • Made in the USA
  • Premium gig bag included

Gibson J-45 Special Satin Vintage Sunburst at a glance

With the Gibson J-45 Special Satin Vintage Sunburst, the US manufacturer presents its latest model in the iconic series, also known as The Workhorse. As usual, this electro-acoustic round shoulder dreadnought impresses with exquisite tonewoodsTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple
in all-solid construction
, comfortable playability and a professional pickupPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible.
from the L. R. Baggs brand. In combination with its stunning design, the acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk
is perfect for both live performances and studio recordings, where it delivers a flawless performance at all times. The instrument is rounded off by a practical premiumGigbag:
guitar bag
gig bag
included in the scope of delivery, which also ensures safe transportation and storage.

Gibson J-45 Special Satin Vintage Sunburst front
The Gibson J-45 Special Satin Vintage Sunburst with solid woods and pickup system.

Solid body

The guitar owes its powerful sound to its solid Sitka spruce topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body
and solid mahoganybackFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument.
and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar.
, which produce a balanced tone in addition to a high sound volume. The result of this popular tonewood combination is an interplay of brilliant highs and warm mids, making the model a true all-rounder. The top is also equipped with Scalloped X bracingBracing:
Bracing
, which once again enhances the assertive sound with its flat bracing.

Short scale length

The high playability of the Gibson J-45 Special Satin Vintage Sunburst is due on the one hand to its gentle round-shoulder shape and on the other to its shortened scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument.
of 628 mm
. This has a lower string tension, which requires less force when gripping and therefore makes complex fingerings particularly comfortable. Furthermore, the guitar neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck
has an ergonomic slimNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat
taper neck profile
, which sits perfectly in the hand, while a compensated bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar.
and tuning-stable Grover Rotomatic tunersTuners:
die-cast tuners
guarantee clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch.
.

Pickup with volume control

Meanwhile, the L. R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup provides professional amplification for the acoustic guitar. The system impresses with its unadulterated and detailed sound reproduction, which captures every nuance perfectly. There is also a discreet volumeSound hole:
The sound hole is an opening on the front of a guitar. It allows the sound produced by the strings to reach the outside and amplify the sound of the guitar.
control in the sound holeSound hole:
The sound hole is an opening on the front of a guitar. It allows the sound produced by the strings to reach the outside and amplify the sound of the guitar.
. volume controlVolume control:
The volume control is a knob on the guitar that can be used to adjust the volume of the instrument. If you turn the knob to the right
which allows the volume to be adjusted individually. This allows the sound to be perfectly adapted to a wide range of ambient conditions so that the instrument retains its tonal expressiveness at all times.

Sunburst finish

To do justice to the eye, the guitar shines in an attractive satin Vintage Sunburst finishFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance.
. This finely graduated color gradient ranges from a deep dark brown to a soft caramel tone, creating a unique visual depth with a warm radiance. This is complemented by a classic tortoisePickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick.
pickguard
that underlines the Vintage look, while cream-colored single ply bindingsBinding:
Binding refers to the decorative edging of the guitar body. It is made of wood
and a harmonizing single-ringRosette:
The rosette is a decorative element on the guitar. It is located around the sound hole and is made of various materials such as wood or mother-of-pearl. The rosette gives the guitar an aesthetic appearance and can also influence the sound.
rosette
create a defined frame.

Features:

  • Manufacturer: Gibson
  • Series: Modern Acoustic
  • Design: Round Shoulder
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top: Sitka Spruce
  • Solid Top: Yes
  • Finish Top: Nitrocellulose
  • Bracing: Scalloped X
  • Back & Sides: Mahogany
  • Solid back & sides: Yes
  • Finish Back & Sides: Nitrocellulose
  • Binding: Single Ply
  • Neck: Utile
  • Neck Profile: Slim Taper
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Inlays: MOP Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Nut type: Graph Tech TUSQ
  • Nut width in mm: 43.8
  • Scale in mm: 628
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Bridge Inlay: Graph Tech TUSQ, compensated
  • Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
  • Hardware: Nickel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Manufacturer pickups: L.R. Baggs
  • Pickup System: Element Bronze
  • Tuner: No
  • Rosette: Single Ring
  • Pickguard: Tortoise
  • Bridge Pins: Graph Tech TUSQ
  • Colour: Satin Vintage Sunburst
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Case included: No
  • Gigbag included: Yes
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