Gibson J-45 1946, Sunburst
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Specs
| Instrument | Jumbo |
| Brand | Gibson |
| Model | J-45 |
| Finish | Sunburst |
| SKU | GF8867-A |
| Handedness | Right |
| Made In Year | 1946 |
| Top | Spruce |
| Back and Sides | Mahogany |
| Neck/Fingerboard | Mahogany/ Brazilian Rosewood |
| Bridge Material | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Tuners | Kluson Tuners |
| Neck Profile | C |
| Neck Depth | .978"- 1.061" |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Radius | 12" |
| Nut Width | 1.77" |
| String Spacing at Saddle | 2.13" |
| Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N) | Y |
| Electronics | None |
| Case | Modern Gibson HSC |
| Modifications/Repairs | Bridge reglue, replacement saddle, reglued braces (some finger braces appear to be replica replacements), b-string crack reglue (cleated), heavy lacquer checking and flaking, strap button |
| 1 9/16” | 1.563” |
| 1 5/8” | 1.625” |
| 1 11/16” | 1.688” |
| 1 3/4” | 1.750” |
| 1 7/8” | 1.875” |
Description
First launched by Gibson in 1942, the J-45 standardized their slope shouldered jumbo design (their answer to Martin's D-18). With its no-frills spruce and mahogany construction and famous sunburst, the J-45 was nicknamed “The Workhorse” by players, and for good reason. This guitar can take just about anything you throw at it! Singer-songwriters have found the warm and balanced sound fits perfectly beneath vocals, and the short scale makes it a good fit for fingerpickers and strummers. But with its wide dynamic range, it handles flatpicking just as well. Rather similar to larger necks of the banner-era, this post-war is a full round shape with a chunky fretboard; the post-war return to a truss rod means more stability. The body with a scalloped X-braced top still sounds like a banner. Repair history appears to be rather minimal with a bridge reglue, brace reglue, and replacement saddle. There is lacquer flaking present, which is not uncommon for Gibsons of this era.
Comes in modern Gibson hardshell case.
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