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Gibson Acoustic J-45 Studio Rosewood - Rosewood Burst

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Sitka Spruce Top, Rosewood Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Rosewood Fingerboard - Rosewood Burst
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A Workhorse with Contemporary Styling

The Gibson Acoustic J-45 Studio Rosewood a classic instrument that's born to perform. This acoustic-electric guitar delivers the round-shoulder, dreadnought-sized projection you'd expect from a full-sized J-45. The silky-smooth advanced-response neck provides a playing experience so incredible that it's habit forming. A belly-up bridge and modern pickguard shape lend contemporary style to the J-45 Studio Rosewood. And LR Baggs Element Bronze electronics ensure that the Gibson Acoustic J-45 Studio Rosewood sounds great when you plug in to perform onstage.

Natural acoustic projection

A rich-sounding combination of warmth and sublime glassiness spring forth from the J-45 Studio Rosewood by virtue of its rosewood back and sides — and they lend a fantastic look as well. What's more, the J-45 Studio Rosewood is topped with Sitka spruce, adding rich and mellow accents to your sound. This acoustic-electric guitar offers a surprising amount of projection, which is further enhanced by traditional scalloped X-bracing.

Exceptionally smooth playability

The Gibson Acoustic J-45 Studio Rosewood has an advanced response neck profile that feels at home in your hand whether you're playing chords or single-note leads. As you play your way up the neck, you'll appreciate the smooth feel of the 16"-radius rosewood fingerboard. With a neck that plays this smooth, you'll be able to play longer with less fatigue.

Hit the stage with LR Baggs Element Bronze electronics

The J-45 Studio Rosewood comes equipped with LR Baggs Element Bronze electronics that are ready for you to hit the stage or plug into your computer for easy recording. By using an ultra-fine sensing element, Element Bronze retains the nuances of your playing and the natural tone of the J-45 Studio Rosewood better than comparable systems. Its flexibility enhances responsiveness towards bending and vibrations without being tainted by pressure, leading to better tracking and an overall more enjoyable playing experience. And with generations of high-end circuit design in LR Baggs' résumé, you can rest assured that your first chord will sound just as good as the last with Element Bronze electronics.

Gibson Acoustic J-45 Studio Rosewood Features:

  • Iconic round shoulder dreadnought featured on countless hit recordings
  • Sitka spruce top and rosewood back and sides provide a wide sonic range with excellent dynamic response
  • Advanced response neck profile yields silky smooth action
  • Handbuilt using North American tonewoods with Gibson's original build techniques
  • LR Baggs Element Bronze electronics deliver excellent plugged-in performance

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Round Shoulder
  • Back & Sides Wood: Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
  • Finish: Semi-gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Color: Rosewood Burst
  • Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
  • Binding: Multi-ply top/back
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Advanced Response
  • Radius: 16"
  • 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: Tusq/Tusq
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics with Kidney buttons
  • Electronics: LR Baggs Element Bronze Pickup
  • Strings: Gibson, .012-.053
  • Case Included: Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: MCRS4SRWBB

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Customer Reviews

Rated 5/5

Best value on a heirloom quality guitar out there!

This is the best guitar buying decision I've made. I have several Martins but I wanted a Gibson J-45 to add to my acoustic collection. After playing the Standard J-45 at Guitar Center. I decided go with Sweetwater and take a chance and save a little on this gem. The Rosewood is a different take on the Standard Mahogany that adds a different dimension to its voice and is as pleasing to the ear if not better in comparison IMO!
The set up and service from Sweetwater and their rep Hayden Fleck has been great!!
DO NOT sleep on this one. If you're looking for an Heirloom quality Gibson don't be afraid to pull the trigger on this one. It DOES NOT disappoint!!
Music background: Church praise band, occasional open mic
Rated 5/5

Blown Away

Gibson really hit something special here. I feared in the back of my head that this guitar would be too bright because the sides are not as deep as the standard. But this instrument works really well with the rosewood back and sides. It's so comfortable to play and sounds better every day.

I think this guitar holds it's ground against the J45 Standard. It's no better or worse. Just a separate instrument with it's own unique voice that has 100% of the build quality of the original.

And this is more so a personal preference, but I much prefer the Rosewood burst. The pictures do not do it any justice.
Music background: Hobbyist
Rated 5/5

Gibson J45 Studio Rosewood

I was looking to find something to compliment my Martin D15M. I was considering another Martin until I noticed the J45 Studio. It seemed to check all the boxes. Great playability out of the case, excellent projection from the rosewood back and sides, a smaller body with less depth that is easier to wrap my arm around and the beautiful gloss burst finish.

Thank you to Sweetwater for taking the stress out of buying an expensive instrument.
Rated 5/5

Dream come true!

It's a Gibson! Beautiful sound and appearance.
Music background: Purely amateur for thirty-five years
Rated 5/5

Absolutely beautiful guitar with even better sound...

Such a great looking AND sounding guitar. I've always wanted a Gibson, and this one meets every hope and expectation I set for it. And what made it even better was truly impressive customer service and advice from my sales engineer, Jerrod, who made everything super easy for me.

Thanks so much!
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