2012 Gibson Custom Shop J-45 ADJ Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Case, Hangtags & CoA, Yamano

Up for sale, a 2012 Gibson Custom Shop J-45 ADJ in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, hangtags, and CoA. 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 tortoise pickguard and gloss Sunburst 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 3oz, 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 .830” 1st fret, .895” 9th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlays
• Frets: Slender, no wear
• Scale Length: 24 3/4”
• Nut: 1.725”
• Tuners: Kluson Deluxe single-line strip
• Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to 2012
• Factory Markings: “Gibson Custom Shop” decal on peghead

Body Specs:

• Wood: Sitka spruce, mahogany
• Bracing: X
• Bridge: Rosewood, TUSQ adjustable saddle
• Marquetry: Multi-ply ivoroid rosette/binding
• Plastics: Tortoise pickguard

The gloss Tri-Burst finish is exceptionally clean, presenting as more of a relaxed two-tone burst, with cosmetic wear limited to some faint finish scratches and tiny nicks. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

The original hardshell case, Gibson/Yamano hangtags, and CoA (dated 4-25-2012) are included.