Serial: 10807011
Weight - Instrument Only: 4 lbs 13.6 oz
J-45 Custom Rosewood
The iconic J-45 with custom additions and rosewood back and sides
The new J-45 Custom is designed to please J-45 lovers who desire the enhanced tone and look of a rosewood guitar. Hand built on the foundation of the world famous Gibson J-45 Standard, the J-45 Custom incorporates all the charm and style with added custom enhancements from the artisans at the Gibson Acoustic factory located in Bozeman, Montana.
Features:
Peghead: The headstock is bound in a elegant cream binding for an added custom touch
Tuners: Superior Gold Grover tuners crown the peghead
Pickup: An upgraded LR Baggs™ VTC pickup provides easy plug and play anywhere you perform
Tonewood: The J-45 Custom offers the enhanced look and tone of rosewood back and sides
Inlay: Abalone inlay highlights the headstock, fingerboard, and bridge for an upgraded custom level of detail
Binding: The hand bound trim on the top is highlighted by a distinctive herringbone vintage style detail
Finish: Our World famous Vintage Sunburst finish is hand sprayed for a one-of-a-kind look
Pickguard: A vintage style firestripe guard instantly sets this customized J-45 apart
Nut and Saddle: A Tusq nut and saddle provide consistent tone, string balance as well as precise string spacing
Body
Top
Wood Species: Sitka Spruce
Pieces: 2
Grade: AA
Binding: 4 ply top w/ herringbone
Back
Wood Species: Rosewood
Pieces: 2
Binding: 1 ply
Weight
Average Weight (body only): 1.555kg / 2.547lb
Materials Used
Glue: Franklin Titebond 50
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: Radiused top with scalloped bracing for projection and resonance
Body Contour
Carve: Radiused
Neck
Neck
Wood Species: Mahogany
Pieces: 1
Details
Truss Rod: Single Action
Profile: Slim Taper
Thickness at Fret 1: 1.998cm / .787"
Other Materials: Franklin Titebond 50, hot hide glue neck joint
Average Weight: 1.27 kg / 2.80 lbs
Peg Head
Type: CF-100
Inlay: MOP and Abalone
Peg Head Binding: 1 ply
Logo: MOP Block Gibson logo and abalone crown
Headstock Angle: 17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: Compound Dovetail neck joint for resonance distribution throughout guitar
Neck Fit
Joint Angle: 3 degrees
Type: Compound Dovetail
Adhesive: Hot hide glue
Gauges Used:
Short Scale Pitch Gauge
Nut
Style: Traditional
Material: Tusq
Width: 4.38 cm / 1.725"
Slots:
E: .053
A: .042
D: .032
G: .024
B: .016
e: .012
Fingerboard
Wood Species: Richlite
Pieces: 1
Fingerboard Details
Radius: 30.48 cm / 12 "
Frets: 20
Nut/End of Board: 4.38cm / 1.725" @ nut, 5.70cm / 2.245" @ end of board
Scale: 62.865cm / 24.75"
Binding: Single Ply Cream
Side Dots (Color): Black
Fingerboard Inlays
Style: Small abalone Diamond
Material: Abalone
Average Weight: 117.9 gr / 4.16 oz
Finishes: Vintage Sunburst
Color Code: VS
Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler: Rosewood
Sealer: 1-1.5 mils
Top: SNBST YELLOW / ANY0033, TBCO BROWN / NAB0531
Top Coat: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Scraped: Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style: Gold Grover Rotomatics
Weight: 46.72 g / 1.648 oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio: 14:01
Plating specs: Gold
Part numbers: 140-130-630
String Dimensions
E: 0.053
A: 0.042
D: 0.032
G: 0.024
B: 0.016
e: 0.012
Bridge
Style: Belly up traditional
Material: Richlite with Tusq saddle
Part number: 140-120-915, 140-130-866
Weight: 1.22gr / .043oz
Output Jack
Style: 1/4" mono
Plastics
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
B/W
Part Number: 140-130-840
Accessories
Case
Style: Hard Shell
Color: Black
Manual: Gibson Acoustic Owner's Manual
COA/Other: None
Why buy from Melody Music Shop, LLC?
Located in Bloomington, Indiana, Melody Music Shop strives to maintain a diverse, high quality inventory along with exceptional customer service. We carry a wide range of instruments and accessories, including new and used guitars, band and orchestral instruments, pianos, amps, sound systems, and so much more!
With certified technicians on staff and a century + of experience between them all, you can rest assured any instrument you purchase from Melody Music Shop LLC is in the best condition possible! Our ENTIRE STORE is maintained at 50% humidity year round per manufacturer’s stringent requirements. All items will be packaged carefully to ensure their safe arrival. Guitars will have their string tension lowered and packaged to manufacture specs or better. Melody Music Shop LLC guarantees quality products, fast shipping, and top-notch customer service!
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