Gibson Acoustic Limited J-45 Mahogany Special (Vintage Sunburst) Overview
The J-45 is one of Gibson's best-selling acoustics of all time. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, this popular acoustic is now the icon of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. The J-45 is world renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection. This limited edition J-45 Mahogany Special is no different. Gibson gave this very special and rare limited edition the full Mahogany treatment, creating a very unique and exclusive instrument.Handcrafted by the acclaimed luthiers of Gibson's acoustic facility in Bozeman, Montana, this J-45 Mahogany Special features solid Mahogany top, back and sides. This tonewood combination offers a beautiful vintage style look and very unique warm and round sound. The vintage vibe doesn't stop there. The J-45 Mahogany features classic Gibson script and banner headstock detail framed by relic strap open-back tuners outfitted with white button knobs. The Rosewood fingerboard and matching Rosewood bridge are hand inlaid with mother-of-pearl dots.
Finished with a special Vintage Sunburst colour to allow the grain of the Mahogany top to be exposed and detailed with a traditional tortoise tear drop shaped pickguard. This limited edition features the added versatility of a built-in L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup with soundhole-mounted volume and tone control. Only 75 J-45 Mahogany Specials will be made in this Limited Edition run! Each guitar includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity, hardshell case with plush-lined interior, and owner's manual.
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- Solid Mahogany top, back and sides
- Hand-scalloped, radiused bracing
- Gibson script and banner headstock logo
- Graph Tech nut
- Open-back tuners outfitted with white button knobs
- Rosewood fingerboard with hand-inlaid mother-of-pearl dot inlays
- Rosewood bridge
- L.R. Baggs Element VTC acoustic pickup system
- Includes case
