The Gibson J-45 Standard. It has history behind it. Gibsons best-selling acoustic this beautiful instrument has stood the test of time since 1942 thanks to exquisite craftsmanship quality materials and meticulous refinements. Showcasing a round-shouldered dreadnought shape the body has been built from mahogany and is then complemented by a smooth Sitka spruce top for enhanced articulation. Delve into delicious dynamics slide seamlessly across the silky rosewood fretboard and experience a rich balanced and superbly versatile sound. Designed for magical performances this guitar features LR Baggs VTC electronics. They promise a stunning warmth of sound that responds in real-time to your dynamics thanks to touch-sensitive low mid and high frequency compressors. From full resonant chords to glistening fingerpicking styles the dreamy preamp and under saddle pickup will ensure you have stunning clarity and incredible volume across the whole frequency range.
The classic J-45 build Displaying that world-renowned J-45 shape the round-shoulder dreadnought body promises wonderfully smooth playability and a beautiful richness of sound. Crafted from mahogany the back and sides enhance the lower to midrange frequencies for a deep warm acoustic tone. Mahogany has the ability to produce an incredibly full sound an immersive quality that will undoubtedly capture anyone listening whether youre in the studio or on stage. It is punchy balanced and perfect for glorious overtones. The Sitka spruce top then compliments such a rich tonewood in sublime fashion and offers those shimmering trebles it begs for. Spruce enriches the higher frequencies to deliver the kind of bright clarity that will make every note sing magically. Its crisp articulation teams beautifully with the resonance of mahogany and is versatile enough to welcome any style of playing. Smooth dreamy fretting Slide effortlessly across the divine mahogany neck. It is shaped with a slim taper for smooth and easy playing meaning that whatever your style youll have great playability on your side. Mahogany is also supremely robust – it can take any ferocious or passionate fretting. And when you have a luscious rosewood fretboard underneath your fingertips you know youll be sliding seamlessly and exuding smooth tonal goodness right from the first strum. Take to the stage …with sleek LR Baggs VTC electronics. The controls are mounted to the soundhole making them easy to reach and yet still allow the guitar to maintain its natural acoustic aesthetic. The under-saddle pickup adds gorgeous warmth to any sound making it truly engulfing and mesmerising to listen to. It also puts you in control. Thanks to “touch sensitive” low mid and high range frequency compressors the way you play will be responded to with sparkling definition. Experience real-time dynamics and deliver a performance that is completely unique. The pickup also reacts to every tiny nuance of sound by utilising a flexible sensor that mirrors the soundboards actual movements so you can be sure that not an ounce of that shimmering acoustic tone will be lost. Specifications Product Code: RS45VSN19Body & Bridge Top Material: Sitka Spruce Body Material: Mahogany Body Type: Round Shoulder Dreadnought Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X Bracing Bridge Material: Rosewood Bridge Type: Traditional Belly Up Binding: Multi-Ply Top Single Ply Back Colour: Vintage SunburstNeck & Fingerboard Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Profile: Slim Taper Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots Number of Frets: 20 Nut: Black Scale Length: 24.75Hardware & Electronics Hardware Colour: Nickel Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons Pickguard: Yes Pickup: LR Baggs VTC Controls: 1 Volume / 1 Tone
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