Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut Electro-Acoustic Guitar

🎸 Description

The Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut Electro-Acoustic Guitar is a modern take on Gibson’s legendary “Workhorse” J-45 series, originally introduced in 1942. Built for both studio recording and live performance, this model combines all-solid tonewoods, classic round-shoulder body design, and modern electronics for versatile sound and playability.

It features a Sitka spruce top paired with walnut back and sides, producing a balanced tone with warm lows, clear highs, and strong projection. Compared to traditional mahogany J-45 models, the walnut version offers slightly enhanced bass and treble response, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles.

The guitar is equipped with an Advanced Response neck profile, ensuring a comfortable feel for both strumming and fingerstyle players. For stage and studio use, it includes an LR Baggs Element Bronze pickup system, delivering natural amplified acoustic tone.

📊 Specifications

🪵 Body

• Body Shape: Round Shoulder (J-45 style)
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Walnut
• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
• Finish:
  • Top: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Back & Sides: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back

🎶 Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Utile
• Neck Profile: Advanced Response
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Walnut
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Frets: 20 (Standard)
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dot
• Nut Width: 1.73" (43.82 mm)
• Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ

🔌 Electronics

• Pickup: LR Baggs Element Bronze (Under-saddle)
• Controls: Soundhole-mounted volume
• Output: 1/4" Endpin Jack

⚙️ Hardware

• Bridge: Walnut (Belly-up style)
• Saddle & Pins: TUSQ
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic (Nickel)
• Pickguard: Tortoise teardrop

🎁 Additional

• Case: Modern Gibson Hardshell Case included
• Strings Gauge: .012 – .053
• Made in: Bozeman, Montana, USA

⭐ Key Features

• All-solid wood construction for rich, resonant tone
• Balanced walnut tone (between mahogany warmth & rosewood depth)
• Comfortable Advanced Response neck
• Professional LR Baggs pickup system
• Ideal for recording, live performance, and songwriting