Full Description

High-Quality Sitka Spruce & Mahogany Construction

Crafted from premium sitka spruce and mahogany, the J-45 Standard Left Handed produces a dynamic and versatile tone which projects sonic pleasures that sound just as pure when amplified. Its sitka spruce top generates an incredibly versatile tone that can handle aggressive strumming to fingerpicking whilst yielding crisp articulation and a broad dynamic range. The brightly toned sitka spruce top is accompanied by rich mahogany back and sides. The back and side panels deliver a meaty mid-range, and produces punchy, woody tones with plenty of depth and complexity that will please most playing styles. The combination of these solid high-end timbers deliver a premium quality sound that you would expect from a Gibson guitar. In addition to its superb tone, the mahogany also adds to the overall visual impact of the J-45 Standard Left Handed.

Durable Mahogany Neck & Smooth Rosewood Fingerboard

Constructed from mahogany, the J-45's neck provides players with plenty of resonance and great durability. Mahogany is commonly used to construct guitar necks as the wood responds greatly to many different playing techniques, and also offers players a sonic warmth that is contrasted beautifully by its rosewood fingerboard. Its rosewood fingerboard provides players with a smooth and energetic playing experience and also produces warmth and a bright sparkling-sizzle that really shines through when using fingerpicking techniques. Sprinkled with mother of pearl dot inlays, the rosewood fingerboard provides an elegant appearance and premium, high-end playability.

Round Shoulder Dreadnought Body

The Gibson J-45 Standard Left Handed features an iconic round shoulder dreadnought body shape which provides plenty of projection and maintains overall tonal balance. The dreadnought shape was originally designed for hard pick attack. However through years of superb craftsmanship, Gibson have created a stunningly toned, well-balanced dreadnought voice that can handle many genres and styles of play with equal ease. The big body is better suited to players with a longer reach, and those more comfortable with the dreadnought size. The sheer volume the J-45 can project makes it ideal for the singer/songwriter, as vocalists can really push their diaphragm to the max and not feel too loud against the guitar's volume, as it will sing as loud as you do. The J-45 Left Handed is also world renowned for its full, yet balanced expression, as well as its warm bass and excellent projection. The round shoulder body delivers an impeccable dynamic range, warm mids, and tight punchy bass. Its round shoulders not only offer an elegant aesthetic but provide the J-45 with a mellow mid-range focus for players of all styles and techniques.

L.R. Baggs VTC Pickup

The Gibson J-45 Standard comes equipped with a subtle soundhole mounted pickup, offering both volume and tone control, ideal for the professional gigging musician. The revolutionary electronics from L.R. Baggs is designed to capture the same dynamics of a guitar that's been mic'd up in a studio environment. Featuring analog warmth which enhances sonic character and harmonic content, phase inversion for quality sound and feedback control. This subtle yet sophisticated pickup system provides the ideal setup for professional gigging musicians, and offers quick and easy plug-in-and-play for live or rehearsal environments.

Traditional Hand Scalloped X-Bracing

As with many of Gibson's acoustic range, the J-45 features traditional hand scalloped X-bracing. This specific type of bracing structure consists of two braces forming an 'X' shape across the soundboard which not only enhances the sound and offers a well-balanced tone, but also provides a reinforced stable and durable structure.

Features

• 2018 Edition of the J-45 Standard for left handed players
• L.R. Baggs pickup replicates guitar's natural tone perfectly
• Includes Gibson hardshell case for the ultimate protection on the go
• Hand scalloped bracing provides a fuller sound and reinforces guitar structure
• Round shoulder dreadnought offers superb projection and overall tonal balance
• Slim taper neck profile offers smooth and fluent playability

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Body Shape: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-Bracing
• Binding: Mutli-Ply Top & Back
• Bridge: Traditional Belly Up - Rosewood
• Finish: Nitrocellulose
• Colour: Vintage Sunburst

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Dexterity: Left Handed
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Neck Profile: Slim Taper
• Scale Length: 24.75 ''

Hardware & Electronics

• Pickup: LR Baggs Element VTC
• Pickup Controls: Volume/Tone Control
• Hardware Colour: Nickel
• Case: Hardshell Case w/ Plush Lining