Gibson J-45 Special Satin Ebony w/Softcase

The Gibson J-45 Special Satin Ebony carries forward the round-shoulder dreadnought design with a streamlined, player-focused build that stays true to its roots. Constructed with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, it delivers a warm, balanced tone with a focused low end and strong midrange presence that works well across a wide range of playing styles.

This version features a slightly thinner “concert depth” body, making it more comfortable to hold while tightening up the bass response for improved clarity. A SlimTaper neck profile and rosewood fingerboard offer a fast, familiar feel, while the L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup provides straightforward, reliable amplification for stage or recording use.

Highlights

• Solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides
• Round-shoulder J-45 body with “concert depth” for comfort and balance
• SlimTaper neck profile for fast, comfortable playability
• L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup with soundhole-mounted volume
• Satin nitro finish in Ebony with an understated, clean aesthetic

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 Dot

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: MCRS45SPCEB

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