Revamped and Revised with a Nitro Gloss Top
Now sporting a gleaming gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish on the top, this J-45 Studio Walnut’s refined appointments climb even closer to high-end J-45 specs. Bearing sought-after features of previous models, the J-45 Studio Walnut has taken a detailed approach to historical build practices, including a deeper body depth and vintage hardware appointments that harken back to tones of years past. An enhanced utile neck with a slick satin finish gives players enhanced maneuverability around the J-45 Studio Walnut’s thumping tone, conjured by a Gibson-standard walnut and spruce tonewood cocktail. Topped off with a top-shelf LR Baggs Element Bronze preamp and pickup system, this J-45 is fit for use in the hands of the most discerning players, onstage and in the studio.
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A full-body-depth, gloss-top reimagining of the Studio series
The instruments in Gibson Acoustic’s Studio series have historically featured three distinct qualities that differentiate them from their higher-end counterparts: restrained aesthetics, unique tonewoods, and a slimmed-down body depth. That all changes with this J-45 Studio Walnut! Now boasting a full-depth body, this model clocks in even closer to traditional J-45 specs. Moreover, Gibson graced this Studio series model with a full gloss nitrocellulose lacquer top — the same finish found on Gibson’s top-of-the-line models — to pair with the understated appeal of its satin back, sides, and neck.
Tasteful tonewood troupe
The J-45 Studio Walnut is suited with a classic spruce and walnut tonewood pairing. A solid Sitka spruce top guarantees exceptional clarity and articulation, making it a valuable weapon for guitarists of nearly every playing style. Lining the back and sides is a delicate selection of Gibson-favored walnut, which boosts your midrange to substantial heights while shaping a crystalline high end. The J-45 Studio Walnut’s round-shoulder D body style and scalloped X-bracing top off your tone with even more sonority and volume. One single strum on this 6-string will prove its worth.
Up to its neck in player performance
Gibson’s use of a utile neck in the J-45 Studio Walnut acoustic-electric guitar signifies a step forward in sonic mobility. When paired with a reworked Advanced Response profile and satin nitrocellulose finish, this neck makes light work of managing transitions across all 20 frets. Likewise, a supple walnut fingerboard with a 16-inch radius sculpts pinpoint accuracy with its dotted side markers and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. Sweetwater guitarists concur: No matter your chosen playing style, the J-45 Studio Walnut will ensure you cut through the mix.
LR Baggs electronics
The LR Baggs Element Bronze system in the J-45 Studio Walnut acoustic-electric guitar makes plugging in with confidence easy! This renowned system has won over legions of players for its incredibly authentic acoustic tone. The Element under-saddle transducer has a minimalist design and broad surface contact area that help you get the most out of your instrument. It is engineered to sense every movement of your guitar’s top, delivering a natural tone free of the typical piezo “quack” that can plague many under-saddle designs. It is also a fantastic way for modern fingerstyle players to get the most from their percussive techniques!
Gibson Acoustic J-45 Studio Walnut Features:
- A curated revival of Gibson’s coveted J-45 Studio acoustic guitar series
- Gleaming gloss nitrocellulose lacquer top paired with satin back and sides
- Gold-standard Sitka spruce top provides the perfect balance of clarity, range, and articulation
- Solid walnut back and sides present a shimmering high end with significant midrange projection
- Interior scalloped X-bracing pattern ensures extra freedom of movement for a boost in volume
- Soft utile neck with Advanced Response profile keeps movement along the fretboard quick and controlled
- 16-in.-radius walnut fingerboard with dot side markers and MOP inlays
- LR Baggs Element electronics supply a genuine stage-worthy output
- Nickel hardware and Grover Rotomatic tuners for top-tier intonation support
- TUSQ nut and saddle keep vibrations stable and authentic
- Crafted in the USA
