Gibson J-45 Standard Purple Burst

The Gibson J-45M, nicknamed “The Workhorse”, is the best-selling Gibson acoustic guitar of all time. First introduced in 1942, this round-shoulder dreadnought is celebrated for its balanced tone, warm bass, and exceptional projection. The solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides delivers a classic tone suited for all musical styles. The SlimTaper™ mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard provides fast playability and comfortable feel. Equipped with an L.R. Baggs™ VTC pickup system, the J-45M is stage- and studio-ready. Purple Burst.

Specifications

Body
• Shape: J-45
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
• Binding: Multi-Ply Top, Single-Ply Back

Neck
• Material: Mahogany
• Profile: Slim Taper
• Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.725"
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Nut: TUSQ
• Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dot

Hardware
• Bridge: Traditional Rosewood Belly-Up
• Pickguard: Teardrop
• Tuners: Grover® Rotomatic® with Kidney Button
• Plating: Nickel

Electronics
• Under-Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs™ VTC
• Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone
• Preamp: L.R. Baggs™ VTC

Case
• Case: Hardshell Case