A More Elegant Example of Gibson's Historic "Workhorse"

Turning the traditional J-45 formula on its head, the Gibson Acoustic J-45 Koa/Carpathian Spruce beams with an exotic arrangement of prestigious timbers. This limited-edition acoustic-electric’s Carpathian spruce top — a particularly sought-after strand of European spruce — lays a crisp and responsive groundwork, coupled with traditional scalloped X-bracing to deliver exceptional headroom and a vast dynamic range. Carpathian spruce’s powerful projection and natural stiffness often garner comparisons with Gibson’s golden-age top wood of choice, Adirondack spruce. However, this J-45’s brilliantly figured AA koa back and sides are what truly separate this instrument from a standard Gibson slope-shouldered dread, tempering the J-45’s thump with a brighter and more balanced character. A speedy SlimTaper mahogany neck provides smooth navigation over this J-45’s final tonewood tweak — a stunning striped ebony fingerboard. You also get road-proven LR Baggs VTC electronics and top-shelf Grover tuners. Simply put, you’ve never heard (or seen!) a Gibson quite like the Gibson Acoustic Koa/Carpathian Spruce.

FEATURES

• Part of Gibson’s limited Greatest Hits Collection, tweaking the traditional J-45 formula with exotic tonewoods and upgraded trim
• Carpathian spruce top with traditional scalloped X-bracing ensures massive headroom and a responsive feel
• AA koa back and sides impart a touch of elegance to Gibson’s historic “workhorse,” providing a bright and balanced timbre
• Fast-playing mahogany neck in Gibson’s classic SlimTaper profile
• Upgraded striped ebony fingerboard with MOP dot inlays
• Stage-ready LR Baggs VTC electronics with convenient soundhole-mounted controls
• High-performing Grover open-back tuning machines
• Gloss nitro lacquer finish will age and develop the more you play
• Crafted in the long-standing Gibson tradition with a compound dovetail neck joint set with hot hide glue

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

String Type: Steel
Number of Strings: 6
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Body Shape: J-45 Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
Back & Sides Wood: Koa
Top Wood: Carpathian Spruce
Top Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color: Honeyburst
Body Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X-Bracing

NECK

Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Shape: SlimTaper
Radius:    12"
Fingerboard Material: Striped Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
Number of Frets: 20
Scale Length: 24.75"
Scale Length Type: Standard-scale
Nut Width: 1.725"
Nut Material: Tusq
Saddle Material: Tusq
Bridge Material: Traditional belly-up, Striped Ebony

ELECTRONNICS

Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
Electronics: LR Baggs VTC preamp

MISCELLANEOUS

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