Gibson J-45 Special Satin Ebony

• Western guitar in round-shoulder dreadnought format
• Solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany body
• Satin Ebony Finish in nitro lacquer finish
• Scalloped X bracing
• Single ply Binding and single-ring rosette
• Tortoise pickguard
• Utile neck with slim taper profile
• Rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets and MOP dots
• 43.8 mm nut width and short 628 mm scale length
• Rosewood bridge with compensated inlay
• Nickel-plated Grover Rotomatic tuners
• L. R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup
• Made in the USA
• Premium gig bag included

Solid body

The guitar owes its powerful sound to its solid Sitka spruce topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body and solid mahogany backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar., which produce a balanced tone in addition to a high sound volume. The result of this popular tonewood combination is an interplay of brilliant highs and warm mids, making the model a true all-rounder. The top is also equipped with Scalloped X bracingBracing:
Top bracing is an internal wooden structure inside a guitar that is located beneath the top. It provides stability and supports the guitar’s tone by controlling and enhancing the vibrations of the soundboard., which once again enhances the assertive sound with its flat bracing.

Short scale length

The high playability of the Gibson J-45 Special Satin Ebony is due on the one hand to its gentle round-shoulder shape and on the other to its shortened scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. of 628 mm. This has a lower string tension, which requires less force when gripping and therefore makes complex fingerings particularly comfortable. Furthermore, the guitar neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck has an ergonomic slimNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat taper neck profile, which sits perfectly in the hand, while a compensated bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. and tuning-stable Grover Rotomatic tunersTuners:
die-cast tuners guarantee clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch..

Pickup with volume control

Meanwhile, L.R. The Baggs Element Bronze pickup provides professional amplification for acoustic guitars. The system stands out with its pure and detailed sound reproduction, which captures every nuance perfectly. The sound hole features a discrete volume control that can be adjusted individually. This allows the sound to be perfectly adapted to a wide range of ambient conditions, ensuring that the instrument's tonal expressiveness remains constant.

Black finish

The guitar has an eye-catching satin Ebony finish. This deep black is a Gibson colour palette classic with a timeless character that lends a unique visual appeal to the setting. This is enhanced by a classic black pickguard that emphasises the Vintage look, while cream-coloured single-ply bindings and a harmonising single-ring rosette provide a defined frame.