Brookfield, WI, United States
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The Gibson J-45 Standard Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric in Vintage Sunburst brings Gibson's legendary Workhorse design to left-handed players without changing the qualities that have made it an acoustic mainstay for generations. Introduced in 1942, the J-45 has built its reputation through decades of songwriting, recording, and live performance. Its round-shoulder body, spruce and mahogany construction, comfortable short scale, and balanced voice make it a natural fit for everything from intimate accompaniment to hard-driving rhythm work. This left-handed Standard model carries that familiar formula forward with Baggs HiFi DNA electronics for amplified performance.The round-shoulder body pairs a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides. Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing supports the top, helping produce the warm mids, tight bass, projection, and dynamic response closely associated with the J-45. Mahogany contributes a focused fundamental and strong midrange presence, while Sitka spruce responds naturally to changes in picking attack. That combination gives the guitar enough clarity for lighter fingerstyle passages while retaining the body and authority needed for strumming. A gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Vintage Sunburst finish completes the unmistakable Workhorse look.The mahogany neck features Gibson's SlimTaper profile and a 24.75" scale length, giving left-handed players a comfortable feel for chords, bends, and extended playing sessions. A 12" radius rosewood fingerboard carries 20 standard frets and understated mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The 1.73" nut width provides familiar acoustic string spacing, while Grover Rotomatic tuners with kidney buttons provide smooth adjustment and reliable tuning. The straightforward appointments suit the J-45 perfectly, keeping the emphasis on playability and musical utility.A traditional Belly Up rosewood bridge is paired with a TUSQ saddle and TUSQ bridge pins. The familiar teardrop pickguard reinforces the classic J-45 aesthetic, while nickel tuner plating and a black and white truss rod cover maintain the instrument's understated presentation. Nothing feels unnecessarily elaborate. The design remains focused on the practical, immediately recognizable character that helped earn the J-45 its Workhorse nickname.For amplified use, Gibson equips the J-45 Standard Left-Handed with the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA system. Rather than using an undersaddle pickup, the system employs two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate. These sensors work with optimized individual preamps to capture the guitar's dynamics and natural character while leaving its unplugged response intact. Soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls provide quick adjustments without disrupting the traditional appearance, while the active system offers the feedback resistance needed for practical stage use.At Cream City Music, we think this left-handed J-45 Standard is an especially appealing option for players who want the classic Gibson acoustic experience without compromise. Its Sitka spruce and mahogany construction delivers the warm, focused character expected from a J-45, while the short scale and SlimTaper neck make it comfortable and approachable. Add the Vintage Sunburst finish, HiFi DNA electronics, and included Gibson hardshell case, and this is a left-handed Workhorse ready for songwriting, recording, rehearsals, and the stage.Specifications:- Orientation: Left-Handed- Body Shape: J-45- Body Style: Round Shoulder- Top Material: Sitka Spruce- Back Material: Mahogany- Side Material: Mahogany- Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer- Color: Vintage Sunburst- Neck Material: Mahogany- Neck Profile: SlimTaper- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood- Fingerboard Radius: 12"- Scale Length: 24.75"- Nut Width: 1.73"- Nut Material: Black- Number of Frets: 20- Frets: Standard- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dots- Truss Rod Cover: Black and White- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics with Kidney Buttons- Tuner Plating: Nickel- Bridge: Traditional Belly Up- Bridge Material: Rosewood- Saddle Material: TUSQ- Bridge Pins: TUSQ- Pickguard: Teardrop- Pickup System: Baggs HiFi DNA- Pickup Design: Dual Bridge Plate Sensors- Preamp: Baggs HiFi DNA Internal Preamp- Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone- Output Jack: 1/4"- Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit- Case Included: Gibson Hardshell CaseSku: MCRS45HFVSL
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