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Gibson J-45 Standard
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 hard specs of this particular guitar, lets talk about "this one"! We've looked this one over closely, and it is a truly fine specimen of this Gibson "workhorse" model! (By the way - did you know that when this guitar was released, it was named the J45 because it was a Jumbo that cost $45? Maybe you'll win a trivia contest or something!) Okay - anyway - whether you play country, classic rock, rock, pop - whatever - it doesn't matter because this particular guitar does them all very well. It carries a classic Jumbo mahogany tone. Mahogany is one of the "big three" tonewoods of the acoustic guitar world (along with maple and rosewood). The great thing about mahogany is it's warmth and "natural compression" that smooths out your right hand technique - whether you strum or play fingerstyle - all the notes seem to blend in to form a warm beautiful tone; and the magical combination with the spruce top brings clarity and volume. Mahogany Jumbo guitars are perfect for providing a "base" for recording or live projects. The LR Baggs VTC (volume/tone control) is a great addition to help you dial in the exact tone you're looking for if you need to plug in for live or studio sessions. (cool tip: if you're recording, use two channels - one for the LR Baggs ,and then throw a condenser mic about 3" from the12th fret....then balance it out in the mix!). The nitrocellulose lacquer finish looks amazing and will gracefully age giving you an amazing legacy guitar for your collection.
A few other quick "sidebar" notes that we should bring to your attention: J45 guitars have a shorter 24.75" scale length (same as a Les Paul Electric guitar). For the player, this brings an entirely different string "feel". The tension of the string "at pitch" is entirely different and provides an amazing tactile playing experience; the string gauge will feel instantly "lighter" and the string vibration totally different than the 25.5" scale length of most other acoustic guitars. This along with a slim taper neck and 12" fingerboard radius gives this an extremely comfortable playing experience.
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce Back & Side Wood: Mahogany Weight:4.2lbs Serial: 22814026
Photo's are of the actual guitar you will receive! If you need more photos OR if you wish to discuss a possible trade, please give us a call at 888-794-8482!
Some notes per Gibson:
The J-45™ is the best-selling Gibson acoustic guitar model of all time. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection, the J-45 has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights. The Gibson J-45 Standard delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight, punchy bass due in part to its round-shoulder body and sides that are made from solid mahogany and its solid Sitka spruce top; it's a classic tonewood recipe that is ideal for all musical styles. The mahogany neck has a comfortable and fast-playing SlimTaper™ profile and is topped with a rosewood fretboard that is outfitted with 20 standard frets and adorned with simple mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The neck is fitted to the body with a compound dovetail joint, ensuring outstanding tonal transfer and sustain. The traditional rosewood belly-up bridge is outfitted with a TUSQ® saddle and bridge pins. A low-friction TUSQ nut, along with the quality Grover® Rotomatic® tuners, ensures solid tuning stability, so you can spend more time playing and less time tuning up. The J-45 Standard is equipped with an L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle pickup and active preamp, so it is stage and studio-ready from the moment you take it out of the included hardshell case.
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!
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- 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 Style: Round Shoulder
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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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Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Profile: SlimTaper
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Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
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Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
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Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
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Neck Material: Mahogany
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Fret Count: 20
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Frets: Standard
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Nut Material: TUSQ
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Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
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Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
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Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
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Bridge: Traditional Belly Up
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Saddle Material: TUSQ
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Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button
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Pickguard: Tear Drop
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Truss Rod: Adjustable
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Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Black and White
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Bridge Pins: TUSQ
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Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC
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Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
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Output Jack: 1/4"
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Preamp: L.R. Baggs VTC
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Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
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Case: Hardshell
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Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit
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