Gibson J-45 Custom Acoustic Guitar - Mystic Rosewood
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Gibson's Five Star Dealer Series continues as the acclaimed luthiers of Bozeman, Montana, pay tribute to a great pre-war "round shouldered" dreadnought with the J-45 Custom Mystic Rosewood. Introduced in 1942, the J-45 was an instant success, favored by country, folk and blues artists for its rich tone and bold voice. Original examples are highly-prized today and sell for upwards of $7,000 or more on today's vintage marketwhen you can find them. Now the J-45 Custom Mystic Rosewood makes the full potential of this legendary acoustic guitar available today while celebrating the original with custom appointments and exotic tonewoods. The J-45 Custom Mystic Rosewood has an exotic appearance and an exquisite voice. This guitar is part of a limited run of only 50 guitars supplied exclusively to Gibson's Five Star Dealerships. Five Star Dealers are the experts on Gibson Acoustics. All have trained and certified Gibson Acoustic Specialists on staff to ensure the finest experience and service to players and collectors looking for premium Gibson acoustic guitars.
In keeping with the status of this run of instruments, the J-45 Custom Mystic Rosewood is crafted from the finest traditional tonewoods, including a solid top made from Adirondack red spruce, a rare and highly prized wood that harkens back to the golden age of Gibson acoustic guitars. The back and sides are made from luthier-selected Mystic Indian Rosewood, which offers both an elegant, exotic appearance and a sweet, rich tone. The top is supported by an X-brace made from scalloped spruce for superior resonance and dressed in a hand-sprayed nitrocellulose finish in Vintage Sunburst. Bound by a classic cream body binding with herringbone trim on top, the J-45 is finished with an abalone soundhole rosette, and a traditional tortoise pickguard. The neck is carved from solid mahogany to a comfortable modified "V" profile, attached with a compound dovetail joint and secured with hot hide glue. The select ebony fingerboard is inlaid with mother-of-pearl dots, and finished with the mother-of-pearl Gibson headstock logo. Offering the superb playing feel to which Gibson lovers are accustomed, the guitar is built to the popular 24-3/4" scale length, with a neck width of 1.725" across the nut. A black truss-rod cover engraved with the word "Custom" is a subtle reminder of this special guitar's unique status.
The J-45 Custom Mystic Rosewood comes equipped with an L.R. Baggs Element pickup with end-pin jack to accurately amplify the acoustic tone, making this exotic and exclusive guitar a stage-ready performer. Gold vintage-style Rover Rotomatic tuners ensure smooth action and an efficient performance, while a traditional belly-up rosewood bridge with a Tusq saddle provides optimum resonance at the body end. All in all, the J-45 Custom Mystic Rosewood is a gorgeous recreation of one of Gibson's most prized acoustics, perfect for the 21st century player and collector. This special model is limited to 50 guitars worldwide, so see a Gibson Five Star Dealer today to inquire about availability.
Body
Body Type: J-45 Series
Top: Adirondack Red Spruce
Back and Sides: Ren Ferguson Select Mystic Indian Rosewood
Binding: .080" Cream Top and Back binding, Herringbone Top Trim, Abalone rosette
Bracing: Scalloped Top Bracing
Neck
Species: Mahogany
Profile: Modified "V" Profile
Thickness: 1.725" at Nut
Truss Rod: Single Action
Adhesive: Premium Titebond
Neck Fit
Joint: Compound Dovetail
Construction: Joint at 14th Fret
Adhesive: Hide Glue
Fingerboard
Species: Ebony
Frets: 20
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Radius: 12" Radius
Fret Wire: Gibson Montana Standard Fret Wire
Inlays: 1/4" Mother of Pearl Dot
Adhesive: Premium Titebond
Nut
Material: Bone
Width: 1.725"
Headstock
Type: Traditional CF-100
Angle: 17 Degrees
Inlay: Mother of Pearl "Gibson" Logo
Truss Rod Cover: Black/White Antique Bell with "Custom" Engraving
Tuning Keys
Type: Grover Rotomatic
Plating: Gold
Ratio: 14:1
Bridge
Type: Traditional Belly Up with Tusq Saddle
Material: Ebony
Hardware
Pickguard: Teardrop Tortoise
Strap Buttons: End Pin Jack Strap Button
Strings: .012" - .053" Gibson Light Guage
Pickups
Preamp: L.R. Baggs Element
Finish
Sealer: Hand-Sprayed Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Case
Type: Gibson Custom Hardshell Case
Case Exterior: Black Tolex
Case Interior: Burgundy Interior
Accessories
Certificate of Authenticity: Yes
Manuals: Owners Manual
Warranty: Gibson Gold Warranty
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| J-45 Custom Acoustic Guitar - Mystic Rosewood | 375815 |
