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Condition: Used, Very Good
SP Luthier Notes: Minor dents were drop-filled, color-matched, and refinished. The bridge was reglued and secured. A crack adjacent to the fingerboard was repaired by stabilizing, filling, and refinishing the area for long-term stability. A few frets were leveled, crowned, and polished. no furhter work was needed.
The Gibson J-45 is an absolute classic, and this one brings the magic in spades with its Sitka spruce top dressed in a rich vintage sunburst and paired with Indian rosewood back and sides for extra depth, shimmer, and sustain. Scalloped, tapered bracing keeps the response open and lively, while the ebony fretboard and belly bridge add snap and clarity to every note. Elegant touches like ivoroid binding, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and stunning gold mother-of-pearl headstock inlays give it serious vintage charm. With a K&K Pure Mini pickup system ready for the stage, this J-45 is a soulful, inspiring instrument and a smart long-term investment for any serious player.
Indian Rosewood back & sides
Sitka Spruce top under a vintage sunburst
K&K Pure Mini Pickup System
Ivoroid bindings
Tortoiseshell colored pickguard
Scalloped & tapered bracing
Ebony fretboard with MOP dot position markers
Ebony top belly bridge with MOP dots on the wings
Gold mother of pearl crown headstock inlay
Gold mother of pearl script Gibson headstock logo
Gold Grover tuning machines
Weight: 4lbs 14oz
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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