Up for sale, a 2009 Gibson J-45 ADJ in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A discontinued limited run model first produced for the Japanese domestic market under the direction of Gibson's distributor Yamano, this J-45 boasts a classic '60s look with a large white pickguard, distinctive Soundwave logo of the era, and a custom color gloss Transparent Orange finish.
Tonewoods include a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a one-piece mahogany neck capped by a slab rosewood fretboard. The traditional slope shoulder dreadnought shape is lively and sparkling, producing a bold, punchy sound with ample projection and woody cut, with the sweetness and soft growl of mahogany when digging in hard with a flatpick. The low end is deep, the midrange is smooth and layered, and there’s a certain bell-like quality and bounce to the plain strings that really shines through. Weighing 4lbs 2oz, this J-45 ADJ has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
- Wood: Mahogany
- Shape: 60s-style C (medium depth), measuring .855” 1st fret, .930” 9th fret
- Fretboard: Rosewood slab, dot inlays
- Frets: Slender, light wear beneath the B and E strings on frets 1-5
- Scale Length: 24 3/4”
- Nut: 1 11/16”
- Tuners: Kluson Deluxe single-line
- Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to 2009
Body Specs:
- Wood: Sitka spruce, mahogany
- Bracing: X
- Bridge: Rosewood, TUSQ adjustable saddle
- Marquetry: Multi-ply ivoroid rosette/binding
- Plastics: White pickguard with Gibson Soundwave logo
The gloss Transparent Orange finish is exceptionally clean, with cosmetic wear limited to pick scuffing across the guard and some minor nicks and faint finish scratches in the clear coat. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original black tolex hardshell case is included.
This item is sold As-Described
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