The legendary J-45 clearly defines the storied legacy of Gibson acoustics. Without question the J-45 is one of the most beloved and played acoustic guitars in the history of modern music and the icon of Gibson’s round-should dreadnought acoustic line ever since its introduction in 1942. Today it stands proudly as Gibson’s number one-selling acoustic and in recognition of this distinguished rank Gibson Acoustic presents the J-45 Custom – one of the most elegant and best-sounding versions of this classic model ever produced by Gibson Acoustic’s master craftsmen in Bozeman Mont. Combining vintage appointments with several modern features the J-45 Custom delivers the model’s renowned tone while adding a new refined appearance that complements its fundamental design including a brand new floral and vine abalone pearl headstock inlay designed by Gibson master luthier Ren Ferguson. The J-45 Custom is available in the model’s original Vintage Sunburst finish and Antique Natural.
- AA-grade Sitka spruce top with custom herringbone top trim
- Pattern-grade Indian rosewood back and sides
- Ebony bridge and fingerboard
- Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners
- L.R. Baggs Element Active acoustic pickup system
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The Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Custom EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar is crafted to reflect simple and sophisticated elegance. With its cutaway design abalone trim and distinctive mother of pearl fingerboard and headstock inlays the Songwriter Deluxe Custom EC is among the finest guitars from Gibson's Songwriter family of acoustics. The Songwriter is also considered one of Gibson's finest sounding square-shouldered guitars.Gold Grover Rotomatic Tuners Grover's original Rotomatic tuners are an engineering marvel with abundant style and performance exactly suited for the Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Custom EC Guitar. With a gear ratio of 14:1 the Rotomatics deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing eliminating the possibility of slippage. A countersunk tension screw lets players regulate the tuning tension to any degree. A special lubricant inside the gearbox provides smooth and accurate tuning stability.Gibson Custom Pickguard The pickguard on the Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Cutaway model is a custom-line design made from Tortec. As with all of Gibson's pickguards the coloring inlay and binding are all done by hand.Gibson Songwriter Rosette The rosette on the Songwriter Deluxe Custom EC Guitar is one of Gibson's finest. It is a double-ring rosette with an abalone-filled middle with both outer rings consisting of six-ply binding adding a stylish understated elegance to the cutaway Songwriter Guitar.Ebony Fingerboard with Rolled Edges and Deluxe Custom Inlays The fingerboard of Gibson's Songwriter Deluxe Custom EC is constructed from the highest grade ebony on earth which is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson's team of skilled experts before it enters the Gibson factories. The resilience of this durable wood makes the fingerboard extremely balanced and stable and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity and bite. The
- AA-grade Sitka spruce top
- Rosewood back and sides
- Cutaway body style
- Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners
- Ebony fingerboard with rolled edges and deluxe custom inlays
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