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1960s J-45 VCS Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Overview

Limited edition "Workhorse" with special Gibson VCS finish and L.R. Baggs electronics.

The J-45 is one of Gibson’s best-selling acoustics of all time. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, this popular acoustic is now the icon of its round shoulder, dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection.

The 1960’s J-45 VCS features Gibson’s famous VCS gloss finish. Vintage touches include bone nut and saddle and Grover strap cream button tuners.

Upgraded L.R. Baggs VTC pickup for ultimate plug-and-play ease. Limited to only 75 instruments.

Ships with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Features

Body
  • Body type: J-45
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Sitka Spruce
  • Back & sides: Mahogany 
  • Bracing pattern: Traditional X
  • Body finish: Vintage Cherry Sunburst
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Round
  • Nut width: 1.725 in. (43.8 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75 in.
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Nitrocellulose
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: L.R. Baggs
  • Configuration: Undersaddle transducer
  • Preamp EQ: 1-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: None
  • Tuning machines: Grover Strap Cream Buttons 
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle & nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: None
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Accessories: Certificate of authenticity
  • Country of origin: United States

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