Gibson, Acoustic Electric Guitar, J-45, Modern Walnut -Antique Natural AG45WNN19

The J-45 was Gibson’s first foray into the dreadnought shape, and is considered to be Gibson’s most popular and widely-used acoustic. Its round-shouldered design offers an accessible, comfortable playing experience. With Gibson’s 2019 version, a number of tweaks offer a refreshed sound, while retaining the timeless looks and feel that put the J-45 on the map.

Body & Neck:

Gibson’s Avant-Garde range has been designed with the modern player in mind. Striking the balance between classic Gibson design and modern performance demands, expect a playability like nothing you’ve felt before.

While the J-45 was traditionally a Mahogany guitar, this version features Walnut back & sides. This means less low-end sustain, more sparkling brightness and midrange clarity. Combined with the traditional Sitka Spruce top, the J-45 AG Walnut offers a brilliant contemporary tone – a perfect studio guitar.

The two-piece Maple neck adds yet more dense brightness to the tonal palette, with a cutaway and Gibson’s advanced response neck offering a wholly comfy, ergonomic playing experience.

Hardware & Electronics

Richlite is used for both the fretboard and bridge; this dark but highly durable material is smooth and doesn’t age like natural tonewoods. This means that the J-45 AG simply won’t have problems with wear & tear, consistent resonance or bridge stability.

The LR Baggs Element makes a return for the 2019 range; its under-saddle design relies entirely on the vibration of the soundboard. This means that your plugged-in sound won’t buzz or twang, but rather sing the way you want it to – what’s not to love?

Specifications:

Body:

Body Style: J-45

Back: Walnut

Top: Sitka Spruce

Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing

Binding: Multi-Ply Top, Single-Ply Back

Neck:

Neck: Two-Piece Maple

Neck profile: Advanced Response

Nut width: 1.725”

Neckjoint: Compound Dovetail Neck-To-Body Joint

Fingerboard: Richlite

Scale length: 24.75”

Number of frets: 20

Nut: Tusq

Inlay: Mother-Of-Pearl Dots

Binding: None

Hardware:

Bridge: Traditional Belly Up, Richlite

Tuners: Mini Grover Rotomatics

Plating: Nickel

Electronics

Pickup: LR Baggs Element

Controls: 1 Volume

Case: Gibson Hardshell