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50s J-45 Original
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce Back & Side Wood: Mahogany Weight: 4.2lbs Serial: 22884154
When you choose Moore Guitars, you're not just buying an instrument!
You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you. Our #1 priority, is to give you the best purchasing experience in store, online, or on the phone!
A few notes from the Moore Guitars staff:
Before we get into the actual hard specs of this particular guitar, let's get an overall view of this particular instrument. This "original" 50's J45 is a round-shoulder dreadnought which gives your overall tone a truly balanced output - warm bass, clear midrange, and excellent projection. The solid Sitka spruce top and a solid mahogany body give it a perfect "place in the mix" providing the perfect "Musical Base" (not to be confused with BASS!); whether you are a solo artist or have other instruments playing along with you! And to top this all off, Gibson provided for a "vintage correct look" with a multi-ply top and single-ply back binding - slightly antiqued to create a well-seasoned, "played in appearance" without going over the top with aging - it's "just right"!
Another very important factor that can sometimes get overlooked when looking into any acoustic guitar is its scale length. If you didn't already know, acoustic guitars normally have a scale length (the distance between where the string touches the saddle to the nut) of approx. 25.5". This 50's J45 features a 24.75" scale - a difference of 3/4" which puts it in the same "scale class" as an electric Gibson ES335 or Les Paul. What that means to you is an entirely different string "feel". The tension of the string "at pitch" is entirely different and provides an amazing tactile playing experience. Lastly - if you are going to want to go electric, the L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze active under-saddle piezo pickup gives you volume and tone control at your fingertips, as well as a truly great amplified tone. Add in the satin nitrocellulose finish, and a Gibson Hard Shell Case just adds to the value of this wonderful instrument!
Notes from Gibson:
The new 50s J-45 Original model flaunts vintage-inspired detailing from the golden era of Gibson. Classic “Workhorse” materials include a Sitka Spruce top and Select Mahogany back and sides. The multi-ply top and single-ply back binding are subtly antiqued making each instrument look just like a seasoned Gibson acoustic. Appointed with cream button tuners, a 50s-era tortoise pick guard, and upgraded with an LR Baggs® VTC pickup for the best and most natural-sounding tone when amplified.
Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:
- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM - see why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.
- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!
- Flexible financing options. We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!
- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial. Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!
- Free UPS Ground Shipping: Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!
- Custom setup: Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.
- In business since 1976: Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.
- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!
- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.
You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum. Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal on the phone description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!!
Specifications
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Body
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Body Shape: J-45
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Top: Sitka spruce
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Back: Mahogany
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Side: Mahogany
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Bracing: Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
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Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
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Finish: Nitrocellulose
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Neck
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Material: Mahogany
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Profile: Round
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Scale Length: 24.75"
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Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
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Fingerboard Radius: 12"
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Number Of Frets: 20
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Frets: Standard
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Nut Material: Bone
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Nut Width: 1.725"
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Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
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Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
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Hardware
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Finish: Nickel
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Tuner Plating: Nickel
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Bridge: Traditional belly up
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Saddle Material: Bone
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Tuning Machines: Grover Strap Cream Button
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Pickguard: 50's, Tortoise
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Truss Rod Cover: Black
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Bridge Pins: Tusq
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Electronics
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Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
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Controls: Volume and Tone Controls
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Miscellaneous
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Strings Gauge: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
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Case: Hardshell Case
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Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
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