Gibson J-45 Standard Honey Burst

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Gibson J-45 Standard Honey Burst

Gibson

J-45 Standard Honey Burst

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Product Info

Article Number: 607555
Brand: Gibson
Model: J-45 Standard Honey Burst
Price: $2,968.90

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The J-45 Standard Honey Burst is a serious workhorse. It nails that classic Gibson tone – warm, punchy, and wonderfully responsive. This is a fantastic choice for singer-songwriters and roots musicians seeking a premium-priced instrument with reliable amplified capabilities.

Product Description

  • Gibson J-45 Standard Honey Burst
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Style: Round Shoulder
  • Top: Solid sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Mother-of-pearl dot fingerboard inlays
  • Multi-ply binding on the top
  • Single-ply binding on the bottom
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
  • Nut width: 43.8 mm (1.72")
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
  • Pickup: Tear Drop
  • Grover Rotomatics machine heads
  • Colour: Honey Burst
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka top delivers exceptional clarity and projection.
  • • Mahogany back/sides provide warm, focused, and woody tone.
  • • LR Baggs VTC pickup offers a usable, natural amplified sound.
  • • Grover Rotomatics tuning stability ensures reliable performance.
CONS
  • • Honey Burst finish can be prone to fingerprints and minor blemishes.
  • • 24.75” scale might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
  • • Mahogany construction can be slightly less versatile than maple.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Scale Length 629 mm (24.75")
Frets 20
Electronics LR Baggs VTC & Tear Drop Pickup
Weight Approximately 6.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VTC is a step up from basic Gibson pickups, offering a more natural and balanced amplified tone with less feedback potential, though it still needs a good preamp for optimal results.
The neck profile is a 'slim taper' which is generally considered comfortable, but it does have a bit of thickness; smaller hands might find it a little less easy to navigate than a thinner profile.
The finish itself shouldn't significantly impact the tone, but the Honey Burst typically involves a slightly thicker application which *might* subtly dampen high-end frequencies compared to a thinner, more open finish.

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