Gibson ´50s J-45 Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

Description

The Gibson ´50s J-45 Original acoustic-electric guitar beautifully channels the revered aesthetics and tone from the golden era of Gibson flattops. Its classic tonewood combination of a spruce top and mahogany back and sides delivers the warm, balanced sound guitarists have prized for generations. With its vintage-inspired appointments and an updated pickup system, the ´50s J-45 Original captures the magic of a well-loved vintage while providing modern versatility.

Vintage Vibe From the Golden Era

As you take the ´50s J-45 Original in your hands, you´re instantly transported back to the glory days of Gibson acoustics. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish has a light antiqued patina, while the multi-ply top binding and single-ply back binding feature subtle aging for an authentic vintage look. A ´50s-era tortoise pickguard and cream button tuners complete the retro aesthetic, making this guitar look like it has been a loyal stage companion for decades. Yet the pristine construction and playability reveal it´s a brand-new instrument.

Warm, Balanced Tone From Beloved Tonewoods

The ´50s J-45 Original´s solid Sitka spruce top provides plenty of headroom and articulation, allowing each note to ring out clearly. Its solid, select mahogany back and sides impart a rich, resonant warmth that flatters any genre. This classic tonewood pairing has been the backbone of iconic Gibson acoustics for nearly a century, delivering a versatile, well-balanced tone that feels immediately familiar. Whether you´re fingerpicking delicate melodies or strumming rhythmically, the ´50s J-45 Original responds with a sweet, harmonically-rich timbre.

Effortless Playability With a Vintage-Style Neck

The ´50s J-45 Original serves up a playing experience as inspiring as its vintage-infused tone and aesthetic. Its slim taper mahogany neck with a hand-friendly ´50s-style profile feels fast and comfortable in the fretting hand. The rosewood fingerboard´s rolled edges enhance the silky playability. Vintage tall frets let your strings ring out clearly when bending. Whether crafting intricate fingerstyle passages or strumming first-position chords, the ´50s J-45 Original plays as good as it sounds.

Plug and Play With Natural-Sounding Amplified Tone

Thanks to its integrated LR Baggs VTC pickup system, the ´50s J-45 Original sounds as organic plugged in as it does acoustic. This premium under-saddle transducer captures every nuance of the guitar´s resonance so you can run directly into a PA or acoustic amp without losing the woody richness of an unamplified Gibson. Feedback-fighting technology ensures your plugged-in tones remain clear even at high volumes. With the VTC system, you can share the ´50s J-45 Original´s vintage-inspired magic in any environment.

Recapture the vibe of a cherished golden-era Gibson flattop with the ´50s J-45 Original. With its premium construction, vintage-correct appointments and modern pickup, this acoustic-electric transports you back to the heyday of iconic Gibson tone. Let the ´50s J-45 Original inspire you with its timeless sound and style.

Features

• Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides
• Round mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard
• LR Baggs VTC pickup
• Grover Strap tuning machines with cream buttons, tradtional belly up bridge, nickel plating

Specs

• Top wood: Sitka spruce
• Back & sides: Mahogany

• Neck shape: Round
• Nut width: 1.725"
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Neck wood: Mahogany
• Scale length: 24.75"
• Number of frets: 20
• Saddle & nut: Bone

• Pickup/preamp: LR Baggs VTC

• Tuning machines: Grover Strap with cream buttons
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Number of strings: 6-string