Gibson J-45 Standard Goldtop w/case

The Gibson J-45 Standard Goldtop carries forward the round-shoulder dreadnought design that has defined Gibson acoustics for decades, now paired with a distinctive Goldtop finish. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, it delivers a balanced, dynamic voice with warm mids, a focused low end, and clear projection that works well across a wide range of playing styles.

A SlimTaper mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a fast, comfortable feel, while traditional construction details like scalloped X-bracing and a compound dovetail neck joint contribute to its resonance and sustain. Equipped with L.R. Baggs VTC electronics, it’s ready for stage or studio use with simple, unobtrusive controls.

Highlights

• Solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides
• Round-shoulder J-45 body for balanced tone and projection
• SlimTaper neck profile for smooth, comfortable playability
• L.R. Baggs VTC pickup system with soundhole-mounted controls
• Unique Goldtop finish with classic J-45 styling

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: J-45 (Round Shoulder Dreadnought)
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Back Material: Mahogany
• Side Material: Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
• Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Number of Frets: 20
• Nut Width: 1.725" (43.81 mm)
• Nut Material: TUSQ
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dot

Hardware

• Bridge: Traditional (Rosewood)
• Pickguard: Teardrop
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons
• Hardware Finish: Nickel

Electronics

• Pickup System: L.R. Baggs VTC (Under Saddle)
• Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone

Miscellaneous

• Case: Hardshell
• Country of Origin: USA
• Serial Number: [Not Provided]
• SKU: MCRS45GT / MCRS45GTL

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