A Mahogany-topped Modification of the Timeless J-45 Formula

Hailing from Gibson’s custom-spec Greatest Hits Collection, this Gibson Acoustic 1942 J-45 All Mahogany reimagines the brand’s signature workhorse acoustic with a unique tonewood twist. The top, back, and sides of this J-45 are all comprised of premium mahogany, resulting in a punchy and focused midrange rasp with plenty of low-end thump. It’s a tone that will no doubt sound instantly familiar to any Gibson Acoustic fan, only with a warmer, rounder, and more focused vibe. True to its 1942 designation, this J-45’s mahogany neck clocks in with a robust soft V profile, topped with a traditional rosewood fingerboard and capped with Gibson’s timeless banner logo atop the headstock. A rectangular rosewood bridge with a thru-saddle arrangement, cream-buttoned tuning machines, and a flamboyant fire stripe pickguard further cement this J-45’s old-school style. An era-accurate, Murphy Lab-aged nitro lacquer finish seals the deal, sporting all the wear and tear of a golden-era Gibson that’s cherished by generations of guitarists.

FEATURES

• Greatest Hits Collection J-45 that pairs first-year J-45 appointments with an all-mahogany body
• Mahogany top, back, and sides ring with a warm and midrange-focused tone, further bolstered by a pleasing natural compression
• Traditional scalloped X-bracing crafted from red spruce ensures a vibrant and responsive voice with deep low-end thump
• Mahogany neck in a rather chunky soft V profile provides an authentic vintage feel
• Rosewood fingerboard wearing traditional MOP dot inlays
• A rosewood rectangle bridge, fire stripe pickguard, banner logo, and cream button tuning machines cement this J-45’s early-1940s aesthetic
• Era-accurate nitrocellulose lacquer finish, aged to perfection by the masters in Gibson’s Murphy Lab program
• Crafted in the time-tested Gibson tradition with a compound dovetail neck joint and hot hide glue

SPECIFITIONS

BODY

String Type: Steel
Number of Strings: 6
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
Top Wood: Mahogany
Top Finish: Gloss
Color: Natural Mahogany
Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing

NECK

Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Shape: Soft V
Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
Number of Frets: 19
Scale Length: 24.75"
Scale Length Type: Standard-scale
Nut Width: 1.725"
Nut Material: Bone
Saddle Material: Bone
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Tuning Machines: Scalloped Cream Buttons

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings: Gibson, .012-.053
Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case

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