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Product Code: GIB-8200598
$3999
Gibson J-45 Special (Satin Honey Burst) inc Soft-Shell Case
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Product Information
The Gibson J-45 Special represents the democratic side of an American icon. Since 1942, the J-45 has earned its nickname “The Workhorse” through sheer versatility–it’s among the most recorded acoustic guitars in history and Gibson’s best-selling acoustic model. Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana by Gibson’s acoustic luthiers, the Special variant delivers USA-built quality without the premium price tag of the Standard, making it genuinely accessible to working musicians and serious hobbyists alike.
Construction centres on a round-shouldered body pairing solid Sitka spruce with genuine solid mahogany back and sides, reinforced by traditional scalloped X-bracing that yields warm, balanced tone across dynamic range. The concert-depth design sits slightly thinner than the J-45 Standard, tightening bass response for better mix cohesion whilst reducing body mass for easier playability. A utile neck with SlimTaper® profile connects via compound dovetail joint and hot hide glue; the 12” radius rosewood fretboard carries 20 standard frets, mother-of-pearl dot inlays, and pairs with a 43.815 mm bone nut and traditional belly-up rosewood bridge fitted with TUSQ® saddle and bridge pins. Grover® Rotomatic® tuners ensure tuning stability across sessions.
The Satin Honey Burst finish uses nitrocellulose lacquer that ages gracefully under the rigours of gigging and studio work. Pre-installed L.R. Baggs Element Bronze under-saddle piezo pickup with active electronics and soundhole-mounted volume control eliminates post-purchase electronics hassle, delivering usable amplified tone without modification. The package includes a premium soft-shell case for transport and storage.
Features
- J-45 body: solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides
- Utile neck with SlimTaper® profile and scalloped X-bracing
- 628.65 mm scale length, 20 standard frets, 12” radius
- Rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays
- 43.815 mm bone nut and TUSQ® saddle
- L.R. Baggs Element Bronze under-saddle piezo pickup
- Soundhole-mounted volume control, active electronics
- Satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish, premium soft-shell case included