Gibson J-45 Custom Vine Rosewood (Vintage Sunburst)

Gibson J-45 Custom Vine Rosewood (Vintage Sunburst) Overview

The pinnacle of hand-craftsmanship from Gibson's Acoustic Division in Bozeman, Montana. The top of the J-45 Custom Vine Rosewood is made from AA-grade Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are constructed from AAA-grade Indian Rosewood, giving the J-45 Vine Rosewood its world renowned full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection. Selecting the right wood, and the formula to dry it out, are two of the most central procedures to Gibson's guitar-building process. Beginning with its first catalog in 1903, Gibson has assured its customers that every guitar would be built using woods with "the most durable, elastic, and sonorous qualities," and today's guitars from Gibson Acoustic are no different.

The fingerboard of Gibson's J-45 Vine Rosewood is constructed from Rosewood and is hand-crafted with a fine mother of pearl "Tree of Life" vine inlays. Each piece of this detailed inlay is inserted into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates gaps and doesn't require the use of fillers. The fingerboard also sports a rolled edge'instead of the usual right angle where the fingerboard surface meets the neck, Gibson Acoustic's rolled edges are slightly beveled for an extremely smooth and comfortable feel, enhancing the playability of the J-45 Vine Rosewood.

Grover's original Rotomatic tuners are an engineering marvel, with abundant style and performance exactly suited for the J-45. With a gear ratio of 14:1, the Rotomatics deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing, eliminating the possibility of slippage. A countersunk tension screw lets players regulate the tuning tension to any degree. A special lubricant inside the gear box provides smooth and accurate tuning stability.

The rosette on the J-45 Vine Rosewood is one of Gibson's finest. It is a double-ring rosette with an abalone-filled middle. The main ring consists of seven-ply binding, and the second ring is three-ply binding, adding a stylish, understated elegance to the J-45 Vine Rosewood. The pickguard for the J-45 Vine Rosewood is Gibson's standard plain tortoise tear drop shape, which has been used on the J-45 since its introduction in 1942. As with all of Gibson's pickguards, the colouring, inlay, and binding are all done by hand.

This is quite possibly the last opportunity to purchase this stunning instrument- it will no longer be produced for the forseeable future.

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