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J-45 Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Overview

"The Workhorse" with the convenience of a Slim Taper neck and cutaway and the warmth of rosewood.

The J-45 Cutaway acoustic-electric is Gibson’s best-selling acoustic of all time. First introduced in 1942, and nicknamed "The Workhorse,” this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection, the J-45 has become the go-to for artists around the world and now offered with a modern cutaway.

The J-45 Cutaway acoustic-electric comes with a hardshell case.

Features

  • Mother-of-pearl dot inlays
  • Mahogany neck
  • Multi-ply top binding
  • Single-ply back binding
  • Standard frets
  • Traditional belly-up bridge
  • Nickel hardware
  • Black/white truss rod cover
  • Vintage Sunburst or Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish
  • Tear drop pickguard
  • Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
  • Made in the USA

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Specs

J-45 Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: Single
  • Top wood: Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Traditional hand-scalloped X
  • Body finish: Nitrocellulose
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim taper
  • Nut width: 1.725" (43.8 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Not specified
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: L.R. Baggs
  • Configuration: Undersaddle transducer
  • Preamp EQ: 2-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Not specified
  • Tuning machines: Grover Rotomatics
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle and nut: TUSQ
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: United States
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