Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String Electro Acoustic, Vintage Sunburst
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With the Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String, seen here with a Vintage Sunburst finish, you get a premium-quality contemporary take on a classic acoustic guitar.
Gibson's Workhorse Gets The 12-String Treatment
Initially released in 1942, and known for its full, balanced sound with warm bass and great projection, the J-45 has long been one of Gibson’s best-selling acoustic guitars.
Now, as part of the GIbson Acoustic Modern Collection, you can get your hands on this incredible 12-stringed variant of the iconic workhorse, and add a whole knew dimension of sound to your performances.
Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String Electro Acoustic, Vintage Sunburst Highlights
- Modern 12-string take on the classic Gibson workhorse
- Classic tonewood combination of Sitka Spruce and Mahogany
- Mahogany neck capped with a Rosewood fingerboard
- LR Baggs VTC Electronics and Preamp
- Includes hardshell case
- Limited Lifetime Warranty upon registration with Gibson
Premium-Grade Construction
Featuring classic 'workhorse' materials, including a Sitka Spruce Top and Select Mahogany back and sides, along with multi-ply top and single-ply back binding, this J-45 Standard 12-string exudes Gibson class from every pore.
You'll hear the beautiful resonance from the Sitka Spruce Top. With a determined projection and tones full of richness.
The back and sides crafted with Mahogany. Offering great volume and clear, warm and airy trebles.
The traditional hand scalloped advanced x-style bracing reaffirms the sustain and resonce of this beautifully bodied acoustic.
A SlimTaper neck attached to the body of this acoustic, whilst a traditional Rosewood Fingerboard is fitted.
LR Baggs Electronics
To obtain the Gibsons natural output this guitar is installed with an LR Baggs VTC system.
Voiced specifically for acoustic guitar, the VTC gives you studio quality sound with analogue warmth, when you perform on stage.
Low, mid and high frequency compressors are built in and respond in real time to your playing dynamics.
For more control, the pickup itself is designed to mirror the movement of your soundboard while you play, whilst discrete volume and tone controls allow you to easily sculpt your sound on the go.
Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String Electro Acoustic, Vintage Sunburst Specs
Body
- Body Shape: J-45
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: Sitka Spruce
- Back: Mahogany
- Side: Mahogany
- Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
- Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single ply Back
- Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
Neck
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: SlimTaper
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number Of Frets: 20
- Frets: Standard
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.875"
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
- Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
Hardware
- Finish: Nickel
- Tuner Plating: Nickel
- Bridge: Reverse Belly, Rosewood
- Saddle Material: TUSQ
- Tuning Machines: Grover Mini Rotomatic
- Pickguard: Tortoise Teardrop
- TrussRod: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: Bell Shaped, 2-ply Black and White
- Bridge Pins: TUSQ
- Strap Buttons: 2
Electronics
- Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
- Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
- Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin Jack
- Preamp: LR Baggs VTC
Miscellaneous
- Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
- Case: Gibson Hardshell
| Manufacturer | Gibson |
|---|---|
| SKU | 316167 |
| Shipping Weight (kg) | 5.000000 |
| MPN | MCRS4512VS |
| Case Included | hard case |
| Colour | sunburst |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| Series | Gibson Acoustic Modern |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.875" |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany Neck |
| Pickup Config | Acoustic Pickup System |
| Number Of Strings | 12 string |
| Right / Left-Handed | right handed |
| Fingerboard | rosewood fingerboard |
| Guitar Style | dreadnought |
| Body Size | full size |
| Body Material | mahogany body |
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