Gibson Acoustic

A limited edition signature guitar on par with
the best pre-War Gibson flat-tops, yet equipped for today's
professional.

Regarded by many players and fans alike as the savior of genuine
country guitar picking and known for his fiery electric twang, Brad
Paisley is also an unparalleled singer and songwriter whose acoustic
moments are every bit as powerful as his amped-up excursions. In
celebration of his dedication to the acoustic guitar, and his
achievements in his field, Gibson presents the Brad Paisley signature
guitar, a custom-appointed acoustic guitar from the luthiers of
Bozeman, Montana. Constructed in the image of the beloved J-45
"round-shouldered" dreadnought with Paisley's own preferences for a
prized solid Adirondack Red Spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides,
and one-piece custom mahogany neck with "modified V" profile and 24
3/4"-scale rosewood fingerboard, it's a sultry Gibson guitar on par
with the best pre-War Gibson flat-tops, yet equipped as a top-flight
performance machine for today's professional.

A Rare Acoustic Guitar for an Uncompromising Artist

Details
such as original 1942-spec scalloped red spruce & hide glue
X-bracing, a Fishman Ellipse Aura pickup and preamp system and a bone
nut and saddle all work to ensure rich, resonant tones, either
unplugged or fully amplified, while the Brad Paisley guitar's
hand-sprayed nitrocellulose Cherry Sunburst finish, multi-ply top
binding, double-ring rosette, tortoiseshell pickguard with paisley
engraving, mother-of-pearl dot inlays with mother-of-pearl paisleys at
the 12th fret, and "Brad Paisley" signature engraved truss-rod cover
all declare that this is a rare and exclusive instrument. Only 300 Brad
Paisley signature guitars will be produced by Gibson, and each one
comes with a formfitting hardshell case with plush blue lining, an
owner's manual, Gibson's Gold Warranty, label personally signed by Brad
Paisley, and a Certificate of Authenticity.

Body and Finish

This
big-bodied, round-shouldered dreadnought guitar is built in the image
of the legendary 1942 J-45 Legend Model, from the classic tonewood
combination of solid Adirondack red spruce top and solid mahogany back
and sides. Its top is supported by original 1942-spec red spruce
scalloped X-bracing bonded by hide glue, a structure and design known
for its superior strength and resonance. To top it off, a hand-sprayed
nitrocellulose lacquer custom early 1960's style cherry sunburst
finish, elegant multi-ply top binding and single-ply back binding, and
a tortoiseshell pickguard with paisley engraving ensure the Gibson Brad
Paisley guitar looks just as sublime as it sounds.

Neck and Headstock

The
Gibson guitar's neck and headstock are custom made much in the
tradition of the original J-45, with the 24 3/4" scale length as
featured on several classic Gibson flat-tops. Carved from a single
piece of quarter-sawn mahogany to Brad Paisley's preferred "modified V"
profile, and topped with a rosewood fingerboard, the design
incorporates Gibson's lauded 17-degree back-angled headstock, which
contributes greatly to the acoustic-electric guitar's resonance and
sustain, and the narrower dimensions of 1.625" at the nut, as specified
by Paisley himself. The headstock is adorned with the pre-War "Gibson"
logo with the "banner" emblem across the center of its face.

Hardware

The
Gibson Brad Paisley guitar carries an up-market hardware set, including
custom hand-made vintage-style nickel tuners with cream buttons, and
belly-up rosewood bridge with traditional bridge pins and bone saddle.

Accessories

The
Brad Paisley guitar comes protected with a Gibson hardshell case with
blue plush lining and includes an owner's manual and Gold Warranty.

Gibson Brad Paisley Signature J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:

• Body style: round shoulder dreadnought
• Top wood: Adirondack red spruce
• Back & side wood: mahogany
• Finish: Nitrocellulose
• Color: Cherry Sunburst
• Binding: Multi-ply Top Binding, Single Ply Back Binding, Traditional
• Bracing: scalloped
• Neck wood: 1-piece mahogany
• Neck shape: Modified "V" profile
• Neck joint: compound dovetail
• Neck joined at fret #: 14th
• Fretboard wood: rosewood
• Fretboard radius: 12"
• Fretboard inlays: 1/4" mother-of-pearl dots with mother-of-pearl Paisleys on 12th fret
• Number of frets: 21
• Nut material: bone
• Nut Width: 1.62"
• Scale length: 24-3/4"
• Headstock type: advanced jumbo style
• Neck Angle: 17 deg
• Headstock inlay: pre-war "Gibson" logo with "banner" emblem
• Truss rod cove: black with Brad Paisley Signature
• Tuners: custom vintage-style with open back (14:1 ratio)
• Bridge: rosewood traditional belly up
• Saddle type: Tusq
• Electronics: Fishman Ellipse Aura pickup and preamp system
• Rosette: striped rings
• Pickguard: traditional tortoise shell with Engraved Brad Paisley design
• Case: Gibson standard hardshell with black tolex exterior purple plush interior
• Additional features: owners manual, Gibson gold warranty