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Gibson 50s J-45 Original Acoustic/Electric - Vintage Sunburst with Hardshell Case

 

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The new 50s J-45 Original embodies vintage charm and classic craftsmanship from Gibson’s golden era is now available at Haggerty's Music. This 1950s-inspired model showcases a Sitka spruce top and select mahogany back and sides, delivering the rich, warm tones that earned the J-45 its “Workhorse” reputation. With antiqued multi-ply binding on the top and single-ply binding on the back, each guitar has the look and feel of a well-aged Gibson. Cream button tuners and a 50s-style tortoise pickguard add authentic retro flair, while the LR Baggs® VTC pickup ensures a beautifully natural tone when amplified, making this J-45 a standout for players looking for vintage vibes with modern performance.

 

Features/Specs

 

Body

  • Body Style: Round Shoulder
  • Body Shape: J-45
  • Top: Sitka spruce
  • Back: Mahogany
  • Side: Mahogany
  • Bracing: Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
  • Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
  • Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

 

Neck

  • Profile: Rounded
  • Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Fret Count: 20
  • Frets: Standard
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
  • Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
  • Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body

 

Hardware

  • Finish: Nickel
  • Bridge: Traditional belly up
  • Saddle Material: Bone
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Strap Cream Button
  • Pickguard: 50's, Tortoise
  • Truss Rod Cover: Black
  • Bridge Pins: Tusq

 

Electronics

  • Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
  • Controls: Volume and Tone Controls

 

Miscellaneous

  • Strings Gauge: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit