The Gibson J-45 Studio Rosewood in Rosewood Burst takes the timeless appeal of Gibson's most recorded acoustic and gives it a rich, updated twist with rosewood back and sides. It's a great fit for studio players, singer-songwriters, and working musicians who want classic tone with a bit more shimmer and low-end depth. That gloss nitro Sitka spruce top brings clarity and punch, while the satin-finished rosewood body warms everything up beautifully.

You're working with all solid tonewoods here, and the traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing helps this one breathe and respond with plenty of dynamic range. The L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup gives you natural-sounding tone straight into the board or amp, and the soundhole-mounted volume control keeps it all discreet and easy to access. The 16" radius rosewood fingerboard and Advanced Response neck carve make fast lines and extended sessions feel smooth and comfortable without fatigue.

It's got all the little details right too. Grover Rotomatic tuners, a TUSQ nut and saddle, and a belly-up rosewood bridge all help with tuning stability and resonance. For folks looking for a dependable workhorse that's versatile enough for the stage and refined enough for the studio, this J-45 hits the mark. We've really liked how these sit in a mix-clear without being too bright, warm but never muddy.

Specifications:

- Body Top: Sitka Spruce
- Body Back/Sides: Rosewood
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitro Lacquer (Top), Satin Nitro Lacquer (Back, Neck & Sides)
- Body Shape: J-45
- Body Style: Round Shoulder
- Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
- Neck Material: Utile
- Neck Profile: Advanced Response
- Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body, Hot Hide Glue
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 16" (406.4mm)
- Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dot
- Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
- Nut Material: Tusq
- Nut Width: 1.73" (43.82mm)
- Frets: 20 Standard
- Bridge: Belly-Up, Rosewood
- Saddle Material: Tusq
- Bridge Pins: Tusq
- Pickguard: Tear Drop, Tortoise
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: Black Bell, Studio
- Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
- Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume
- Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin
- Case: Modern Hardshell

Sku: MCRS4SRSRBG

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • J-45 Studio Rosewood
Finish
  • Rosewood Burst
Categories
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Model Sub-Family
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Back Material
  • Rosewood
Sides Material
  • Rosewood
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Family
Fretboard Radius
  • 16"
Series
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Number of Frets
  • 20

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Brookfield, WI, United States
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