Gibson 50s J-45 Original Vint. SB LH
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Gibson
50s J-45 Original Vint. SB LH
Product Info
Article Number:
558841
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
50s J-45 Original Vint. SB LH
Category:
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,078.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty J-45 Original is a serious contender for anyone craving that classic Gibson vibe. The solid wood construction and vintage specs nail that warm, woody tone, and the LR Baggs pickup makes it stage-ready. It's a premium instrument perfect for blues, folk, and roots players who want a beautifully crafted, authentic experience.
Product Description
- Gibson 50s J-45 Vintage Sunburst LH
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Left-handed model
- Style: Round Shoulder J-45
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back and Sides: Solid Mahogany
- Mahogany neck
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: Round 50
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43.80 (1.725")
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
- '50s-era Tortoise pickguard
- Traditional Belly Up bridge
- Grover Strap machine heads with cream-coloured buttons
- Colour: Vintage Sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top delivers a balanced, responsive vintage tone.
- • Round '50s neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • LR Baggs VTC pickup provides clean, amplified tone for stage performance.
- • Mahogany back and sides contribute to a warm, focused acoustic response.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction can limit versatility for modern, brighter playing styles.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.
- • Vintage Sunburst finish may show wear more readily than gloss finishes.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75in)
Frets
20
Electronics
LR Baggs VTC
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VTC is known for its natural, uncolored amplified tone, which is a step up from basic systems; it’s designed to sound like the acoustic guitar, not a distorted electric.
The round profile is generally comfortable, but it's slightly thinner than modern necks; those with very large hands might prefer a more substantial feel, but most will find it manageable.
The finish itself has minimal impact on the tone, but the thinner nitrocellulose lacquer used on vintage-style finishes allows the wood to breathe more freely, potentially enhancing resonance slightly.
