Gibson Acoustic

2007 NEVER SOLD GIBSON J-45 J45 J 45 ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC GUITAR.  THE ELECTRONICS ARE HIDDEN AND THE VOLUME WHEEL IS JUST INSIDE THE SOUND HOLE.  INTERNATIONAL WELCOME BY FEDEX ONLY.  SPECS AFTER THE FOLLWING HI RES PHOTOS.

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The J-45 has been Gibson's top-selling acoustic guitar for years.
Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, Gibson's most
popular acoustic is now the icon of its round-shoulder, dreadnought
line, world renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and
excellent projection. Subtle changes to the bracing of its
predecessor--the J-35--made Gibson's J-45 one of most technically
advanced guitars of its time.

The
Workhorse.
Grover's original Rotomatic tuners are an
engineering marvel, with abundant style and performance exactly suited
for the J-45. With a gear ratio of 14:1, the Rotomatics deliver
precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection
for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact
meshing, eliminating the possibility of slippage. A countersunk tension
screw lets players regulate the tuning tension to any degree. A special
lubricant inside the gear box provides smooth and accurate tuning
stability.

Body Tonewoods (back, sides and top)
The
top of the J-45 is made from AA-grade Sitka spruce, while the back and
sides are constructed from pattern grade Honduras mahogany, giving the
J-45 its world renowned full, balanced expression, warm bass, and
excellent projection. Selecting the right wood, and the formula to dry
it out, are two of the most central procedures to Gibson's
guitar-building process. Beginning with its first catalog in 1903,
Gibson has assured its customers that every guitar would be built using
woods with "the most durable, elastic, and sonorous qualities," and
today's guitars from Gibson Acoustic are no different.

Pickguard
The pickguard for the J-45 is Gibson's standard plain tortoise tear
drop shape, which has been used on the J-45 since its introduction in
1942. As with all of Gibson's pickguards, the coloring and binding are
all done by hand.

Rosette
A rosette is the beautiful,
hand-crafted circle around the soundhole, and can be one of the most
ornamental elements of any acoustic guitar. It is also one of the most
subtle and complicated woodworking decorations on any acoustic guitar.
The rosette on the J-45 is a simple single-ring rosette consisting of
three-ply binding, adding a stylish, understated elegance to the J-45
Standard.

Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges and Dot
Inlays
The fingerboard of Gibson's J-45 is constructed from the
highest grade rosewood on earth, which is personally inspected and
qualified by Gibson's team of skilled experts before it enters the
Gibson factories. The resilience of this durable wood makes the
fingerboard extremely balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note
unparalleled clarity and bite. The J-45's dot inlays are made of
genuine mother of pearl, measuring approximately 1/4-inch in diameter,
and are inserted into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates
gaps. The fingerboard also sports a rolled edge--instead of the usual
right angle where the fingerboard surface meets the neck, Gibson
Acoustic's rolled edges are slightly beveled for an extremely smooth and
comfortable feel, enhancing the playability of the J-45.

L.R.
Baggs Element Active Acoustic Pickup System
Gibson Acoustic's
J-45 comes equipped with the popular Element Active Acoustic Pickup
System from L.R. Baggs, which features a low-profile undersaddle
element--or transducer--that's proven more stable and durable than many
standard ribbon-type pickups. Combined with an onboard preamp with an
unobtrusive volume control mounted just inside the soundhole, the
Element delivers performance not previously attainable from an
undersaddle pickup. Its sleek and effective design removes unnecessary
internal components to enhance the coupling between the pickup and the
guitar, and improve the sensitivity of the transducer for a robust,
lively, and natural acoustic sound with excellent dynamics and delicate
high end. The Element works with a standard 9V battery, which is housed
inside the guitar in L.R. Bagg's new "Battery Bagg."

Bracing
Every acoustic guitar made by Gibson features hand-scalloped, radiused
top bracing inside the body, a feature normally found only in limited
run, hand-made guitars. By scalloping each brace by hand, the natural
sound of the acoustic is focused more toward the center of the body,
enhancing the instrument's sound projection. The J-45 features a
variation of Gibson's "X" bracing pattern situated behind the soundhole,
with a set of tall and thin braces for the back, and scalloped tall and
thin braces for the top. This legendary bracing design delivers a
balanced expression, with punchy, deep lows, warm mids, and clear, crisp
highs. When pushed for more volume, the J-45 projects a natural
compression, which helps it blend nicely with any accompaniment.

Tapered
Dovetail Neck Joint
The dovetail neck joint is one of the
oldest--and best--ways of securely joining the neck to the body of a
guitar. It is also a complex and expensive neck joint to build, but the
result is a tight, locking connection that supports the neck at the
proper neck-pitch angle, allowing the body and neck to become one solid
piece of resonating wood, with no metal to impede vibration. This
process is done entirely by hand, requiring patience and skill.

Radius
Top
The top of many "flat-top" guitars are under a lot of
stress from the pull of the strings, which can eventually compromise the
top. So, while most acoustic guitars are true "flat-top" guitars, all
of the acoustics produced by Gibson in Bozeman, Montana have a radiused,
or "tuned" top. Instead of being perfectly flat, a radiused or "tuned"
top is raised slightly, and a special instrument is used to shape the
top braces to the radius of the top. This process adds tension and
strengthens the top, creating a less stressful joint where the top meets
the sides and reducing the stresses of string pull. It also results in a
"speaker cone" effect that maximizes sound projection, adding a
significant boost to mid-range levels for a more balanced acoustic tone.

Nitrocellulose Finish
Applying a nitrocellulose
finish to any Gibson acoustic guitar--including the J-45 Standard--is
one of the most labor-intensive elements of the guitar-making process.
Unlike the polyurethane finishes used by many guitar manufacturers, a
nitrocellulose lacquer finish is porous when cured, allowing the wood to
naturally "breathes and mature. Microscopically thin, the finish on a
Gibson acoustic guitar first requires seven main coats of nitrocellulose
lacquer. After drying overnight, the initial seven coats are then level
sanded and given two additional coats. Left to dry for five additional
days, the finish is then wet sanded and buffed to its final glass-like
sheen. The time-consuming nature of applying a nitro finish has been
employed ever since the first Gibson guitar was swathed with lacquer
back in 1894. Why? For starters, a nitro finish means there is less
interference with the natural vibration of the instrument, allowing for a
purer tone. It's also a softer finish, making it easily repairable. You
can touch up a scratch or ding on a nitro finish, but you can't do the
same on a poly finish.

Body Binding
In general, a
guitar's binding serves as a cosmetic feature, adding a subtle elegance
to any Gibson acoustic while hiding the joints between the top, back,
and sides, and helping to protect the guitar's body from any nicks or
dings. But to see the process of putting the binding on a Gibson
acoustic is to really appreciate the effort and attention put into each
instrument. After the body has been glued together, the excess from the
top and back are trimmed off and a groove is cut for the binding. The
binding is then glued on and held on to the body using tape, and left to
dry. When the tape comes off, any excess glue is removed and the body
is moved into the next phase of production. It has been done the same
way for over 100 years, and is a fundamental part of Gibson Acoustic's
rich guitar-making history.

Product Description

The J-45 has been Gibson’s top-selling acoustic guitar for years.
Nicknamed “The Workhorse” and first introduced in 1942, Gibson’s most
popular acoustic is now the icon of its round-shoulder, dreadnought
line, world renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and
excellent projection. Subtle changes to the bracing of its
predecessor—the J-35—made Gibson’s J-45 one of most technically advanced
guitars of its time.