Gibson J45 Special Satin Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

Crafted with precision by Gibson’s skilled luthiers in Bozeman, Montana, the Gibson J-45 Special delivers authentic USA-made quality at an exceptional value. This model features a classic round-shoulder body built from solid mahogany back and sides, paired with a solid Sitka spruce top reinforced by Gibson’s signature scalloped X-bracing. The result is a warm, balanced tone with impressive dynamic range, perfectly suited for any style of music. With a slightly slimmer “concert depth” body than the J-45 Standard, the J-45 Special offers a tighter, more focused bass response that sits effortlessly in the mix — plus, it’s more comfortable to hold for long playing sessions. The neck is joined to the body using a traditional compound dovetail joint secured with hot hide glue, ensuring stability and resonance. Its SlimTaper™ profile delivers a fast, comfortable playing experience, complemented by a rosewood fretboard with a smooth 12” radius, simple mother-of-pearl dot inlays, and 20 frets. The rosewood belly-up bridge features a TUSQ® saddle, nut, and bridge pins for enhanced tone and durability. Reliable Grover® Rotomatic® tuners keep your tuning rock solid. Finished in a sleek satin nitrocellulose lacquer, you can choose between Satin Vintage Sunburst or Satin Wine Red. Equipped with an L.R. Baggs Element Bronze under-saddle piezo pickup and active electronics, the J-45 Special offers premium plug-and-play performance with a convenient soundhole-mounted volume control. Making it the perfect blend of classic Gibson craftsmanship and modern versatility. Features Solid Mahogany Back and Sides Solid Sitka Spruce Top Rosewood Fretboard with Mother of Pearl Dot Inlays Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish Grover Rotomatics Tuners TUSQ Nut, Saddle, and Bridge Pins L.R Baggs Element Bronze Under-Saddle Pickup and Active Preamp Soundhole-Mounted Volume Control Specifications BODY Body Style: Round Shoulder Body Shape: J-45 Body Material: Solid Mahogany Top: Solid Sitka Spruce Back: Solid Mahogany Side: Solid Mahogany Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-bracing Binding: Single Ply Cream, Top and Back Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer NECK Profile: SlimTaper Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in Neck Material: Utile Fret Count: 20 Frets: Standard Nut Material: TUSQ Nut Width: 43.815 mm / 1.725 in Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dot Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue HARDWARE Bridge: Traditional Belly Up; Rosewood Saddle Material: TUSQ Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic Pickguard: Teardrop; Tortoise Truss Rod: Adjustable Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Black Bridge Pins: TUSQ ELECTRONICS Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume Output Jack: 1/4 Endpin Preamp: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze