Description
The Gibson 50's J-45 Faded in Vintage Sunburst Satin is a warm-voiced, no-frills acoustic-electric built for players who want a classic workhorse without the gloss and glitz. It's a great match for intermediate to pro musicians who need something reliable for everything from solo sets to studio work. This model takes direct inspiration from the golden-era J-45s of the 1950s, with a satin nitro finish that gives it a seasoned, broken-in feel right out of the case.
Under the hood, you've got a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides, scalloped X-bracing, and a rosewood fingerboard on a mahogany neck. That's the blueprint for Gibson's warm, balanced tone-focused mids, smooth low end, and a high end that cuts without being harsh. LR Baggs VTC electronics bring all that to life through an amp or PA, keeping your tone organic and full even at stage volume.
The round-shoulder dreadnought body gives this guitar a comfortable, familiar feel whether you're strumming or fingerpicking. The 24.75" scale and soft satin neck carve make it easy on the hands for long sessions, and Gotoh tuners keep it locked in tune. We like this model a lot because it doesn't try to be anything it's not; it's just a solid, dependable acoustic that sounds right and feels right every time you pick it up.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
- Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
- Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
- Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Faded Vintage Sunburst
- Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
- Binding: Multi-ply top/back
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Rounded
- Radius: 12"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
- Number of Frets: 20, Standard
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1.725"
- Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
- Bridge Material: Rosewood
- Tuning Machines: Grover Strap with Cream Buttons
- Electronics: LR Baggs VTC Under Saddle Pickup
- Case: Hardshell Case
Sku: OCRS4FVSPSL0970
