Gibson J-45 Original Red Spruce VOS

Our Gibson J-45 Original Red Spruce VOS features vintage-inspired details from Gibson's golden era. The classic "Workhorse" materials include a specially selected Adirondack spruce top (Red Spruce) and selected premium mahogany for the back and sides, of course in solid construction. The multi-layer binding on the top and the single-layer binding on the back are deliberately kept discreet, the smooth vintage-look finish and the vintage mechanics underline the 50s vintage look of the guitar.

Adirondack spruce (also known as Red Spruce) is considered the best tonewood for a guitar top. A feature also takes the impressive sound to an even higher level. Adirondack spruce, which acts like a booster due to its higher density but lower weight and makes the tone more direct, wider and more voluminous. This makes this instrument from the Custom Shop a marvel not only in terms of appearance but also in terms of sound. Adriondack underlines the voluminous sound without becoming intrusive and is the ultimate in guitar making, offering excellent response and agility with a vibration resonance to melt away. In short, the J-45 EARLY 50s Golden Era Custom Shop Adirondack model is a unique "favorite guitar" from Gibson for all players who value a "special sound experience".

But when it comes to "durability - a guitar for life", Gibson has processed its J-45 in such a way that it guarantees years of playing pleasure. The fretboard edges have been rounded to achieve an even better feel for the hand, and thanks to the patented PLEK process, the string position is more perfect than ever before at the factory. The fingerboard and the bridge are treated with finishing oil, which is even more durable and better reproduces the natural resonances of the woods.

The J45 handmade in the Custom Shop Montana, USA. The inspiration was the famous guitars from the 50s that were produced by Gibson during the Golden Era.