Main
Type	electroacoustic
Number of strings	6


Pickup


Tone block
Type	active
Equalizer


Body
Size	4/4
Shape	dreadnought (western)
Pickguard
Body	completely integral
Top deck	spruce
Bottom deck	mahogany
Shell	mahogany
Bridge	rosewood

Neck
Number of frets	20
Anchor	single
Scale	24.75 "
Neck material	mahogany
Fretboard	rosewood
Official Website	gibson.com
Added to E-Catalog	April 2025

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	Gibson J-45 Special Satin Wine Red MCRS45SPCWR DISC The Gibson J-45 Special is a fresh take on the legendary workhorse built for rich balanced tone and effortless playability. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides it delivers warmth depth and dynamic range suited to any style. The concert-depth body is slightly slimmer than a standard J-45 making it more comfortable t... moreo hold while tightening up the bass response for a focused articulate sound. Designed for smooth playability the Slim Taper neck profile and rosewood fretboard offer a fast comfortable feel. Grover Rotomatic tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability while the L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup provides studio-quality amplified sound with a discreet soundhole-mounted volume control. Finished in satin nitrocellulose lacquer and paired with a premium softshell case the J-45 Special is ready for any stage or session. Gear4Music.com Delivery: in United Kingdom Report		£1,399.00 Buy in shop

	Gibson J-45 Special Satin Vintage Sunburst - Ex Demo Ex-Demo This instrument may show light signs of use. It has been quality checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure that it meets a high playing standard. Any promotional materials offers software or subscriptions available when purchased as new may not be available with this Ex-Demo product. The Gibson J-45 Special is a fresh take on the... morelegendary workhorse built for rich balanced tone and effortless playability. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides it delivers warmth depth and dynamic range suited to any style. The concert-depth body is slightly slimmer than a standard J-45 making it more comfortable to hold while tightening up the bass response for a focused articulate sound. Designed for smooth playability the Slim Taper neck profile and rosewood fretboard offer a fast comfortable feel. Grover Rotomatic tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability while the L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup provides studio-quality amplified sound with a discreet soundhole-mounted volume control. Finished in satin nitrocellulose lacquer and paired with a premium softshell case the J-45 Special is ready for any stage or session. Gear4Music.com Delivery: in United Kingdom Report		£1,616.00 Buy in shop

	Gibson J-45 Special Satin Vintage Sunburst MCRS45SPCVS The Gibson J-45 Special is a fresh take on the legendary workhorse built for rich balanced tone and effortless playability. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides it delivers warmth depth and dynamic range suited to any style. The concert-depth body is slightly slimmer than a standard J-45 making it more comfortable t... moreo hold while tightening up the bass response for a focused articulate sound. Designed for smooth playability the Slim Taper neck profile and rosewood fretboard offer a fast comfortable feel. Grover Rotomatic tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability while the L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup provides studio-quality amplified sound with a discreet soundhole-mounted volume control. Finished in satin nitrocellulose lacquer and paired with a premium softshell case the J-45 Special is ready for any stage or session. Gear4Music.com Delivery: in United Kingdom Report		£1,699.00 Buy in shop

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