Gibson Margo Price J-45, HCS
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Gibson
Margo Price J-45, HCS
Product Info
Article Number:
613797
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Margo Price J-45, HCS
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,178.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Margo Price J-45 is a real treat – a beautifully crafted dreadnought with a voice that’s both powerful and intimate. The solid woods give it a vintage vibe, and the L.R. Baggs pickup means you can plug in without losing that acoustic feel. It's ideal for singer-songwriters and players who appreciate a classic, workhorse acoustic with a touch of modern convenience.
Product Description
- Gibson Margo Price J-45
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Margo Price Signature Model
- Type: Dreadnought
- Back and sides: solid mahogany
- Top: Solid red spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Mother of pearl dot fingerboard inlays
- Single-ply binding on the top of the body
- Scale length: 629 mm (24.8")
- Nut width: 43.8 mm (1.73")
- Bone nut
- 20 frets
- Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element VTC
- Double 50s-style pickguard
- Saddle: Bone
- Grover Strap machine heads with cream-coloured buttons
- Colour: Heritage Cherry Sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid red spruce top delivers a focused, mature, and responsive tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides contribute to a warm, woody, and balanced sonic character.
- • L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup provides a natural amplified sound, surprisingly clear.
- • Grover tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, a hallmark of Gibson quality.
CONS
- • Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish might not appeal to players seeking a more understated aesthetic.
- • The dreadnought body can be unwieldy for smaller players or those preferring travel guitars.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for budget-conscious acoustic guitar enthusiasts.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Red Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
629 mm (24.8")
Frets
20
Electronics
L.R. Baggs Element VTC
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a bit more focused and slightly warmer than a standard J-45, leaning towards a more vintage-inspired sound due to the wood pairings and bracing.
The neck profile is a standard Gibson 'slim taper,' which is generally comfortable, but players with very small hands might find it a touch thick – a trial is recommended.
The Element VTC is surprisingly versatile, capturing both fingerpicked nuances and strummed chords with good clarity and minimal feedback, although high-gain settings require careful EQing.
