Gibson J-45 Special Satin Natural

Overview

The Gibson J-45 Special Satin Natural carries forward the core design of Gibsons 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

Specifications

Body

• 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

• 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

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Style: Traditional Belly Up
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
• Hardware Finish: Nickel

Electronics

• Pickup System: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze (Under Saddle)
• Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume

Miscellaneous

• Case: Premium Softshell
• Country of Origin: USA (Bozeman, Montana)
• SKU: MCRS45SPCAN

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