The Gibson J-45 Special Satin Natural carries forward the core design of Gibson’s round-shoulder dreadnought with a more streamlined, player-focused approach. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, it delivers a warm, balanced tone with a clear midrange and controlled low end that sits well in a mix.
This version features a slightly thinner “concert depth” body, making it more comfortable to hold while tightening up the bass response. A SlimTaper neck profile and rosewood fingerboard provide a smooth, familiar feel, while the addition of an L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup makes it ready for stage or recording use with simple, unobtrusive controls.
Highlights- Solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides
- “Concert depth” body for improved comfort and tighter low end
- SlimTaper neck profile for easy playability
- L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup with soundhole-mounted volume
- Includes premium softshell case
- Body Style: J-45 (Round Shoulder Dreadnought)
- Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back Material: Solid Mahogany
- Side Material: Solid Mahogany
- Bracing Pattern: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
- Binding: Single Ply Cream (Top and Back)
- Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Material: Utile
- Neck Profile: SlimTaper
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut Width: 1.725"
- Nut Material: TUSQ
- Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
- Bridge Material: Rosewood
- Bridge Style: Traditional Belly Up
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickup System: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze (Under Saddle)
- Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume
- Case: Premium Softshell
- Country of Origin: USA (Bozeman, Montana)
- SKU: MCRS45SPCAN
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