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Trade in your Gibson J-45 M Rosewood, Rosewood Burst with Gear4music. Owning this guitar means you've enjoyed the depth and warmth that its rosewood body offers, complemented by its visually stunning Rosewood Burst finish. However, as artists, the pursuit of new sounds and experiences is what keeps our creativity flowing. Consider trading it in for a model with cutting-edge features or perhaps a different body shape to explore a new range of sonic landscapes. This is your chance to discover new guitars that could redefine your music, whether within the Gibson family or beyond, in your quest for the perfect sound.
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Rich, warm, distinct. Crafted entirely from solid rosewood, the Gibson J-45 M is utterly unique, and standing in a league of its own. Rosewood is back, and it's time to let that spine-tingling tone ripple through your ears and soul. This is hand-built tradition and renowned quality you won't find elsewhere.
Rosewood not only offers a darker, utterly luxurious appearance, and an exquisite grain. It also sonically delivers a dark, authentic, sizzling-warmth with a beautifully responsive nature. It's time to explore a sweeping frequency range with sparkling trebles, and perfect articulation. Blessed with superb clarity, and deep luscious bass. This is an all-rosewood Gibson that's truly perfect for roots music, bluegrass, old-school blues, slide techniques, and much more. It really does ooze a rich, premium, traditional tone. Unleash your true persona with Gibson.
Truly distinctive. The J-45 has been seen in the hands of many players. From Buddy Holly to Bob Dylan. A true workhorse instrument from Gibson with a rich history. Are you ready to make your musical statement with the J-45 M? This is a round shoulder dreadnought with plenty of Gibson attitude. It has a big, bold, distinctive sound with a truly expressive nature. A sweet blend of power and balance is waiting for you.
An instrument that oozes premium quality, it's time to unleash your true persona. With a balanced, rich, full-bodied tone, and superbly dynamic, responsive tonewood combination - you can play almost anything. Additionally, this J-45 M is renowned worldwide for its full, balanced expression, warm, authentic bass, and unbeatable projection.
Whether you're a session guitarist, in a band, solo player, or singer-songwriter; this is an instrument that responds to you, and your individual style. And, thanks to a slightly slimmer body depth, you'll always be comfortable with this J-45 M. From its beginning in 1942, right through to the present day, the J-45 continues to hold its iconic status. It's time to embrace your persona, and run wild with the J-45 M.
Revolutionary electronics. Majestic live performance. The Gibson J-45 M comes equipped with the popular VTC pickup from LR Baggs. Perfect for professionals, this is a high-quality LR Baggs system that's incredibly responsive thanks to its meticulous design.
The LR Baggs VTC was inspired by the magic created in some of Nashville's legendary studios. Capturing this magic, they bring you electronics that make any live setting a joy to play. Natural, rich, dynamic. And, it features a low-profile undersaddle pickup that's proven more stable and durable than standard ribbon-type pickups. With an unobtrusive design and removable volume/tone mounted just within the soundhole, the VTC and the J-45 M together are an unmistakable combination. It can only be Gibson.
This is where Gibson get modern. Although many players love that old-school feel, we don't appreciate the lack of comfort as guitarists. Long, enduring sets and studio sessions are now a breeze to play. This is thanks to Gibson's advanced response neck profile. It not only provides comfort in each position up and down the neck, but it comes with a flatter fingerboard radius. This allows you to achieve string bends and play with iconic style in the 21st century. A classic Gibson sound - but with playability made for you, the modern musician.
Beautiful balance in tone, in a sturdy, long-lasting structure. The Gibson J-45 M features Gibson's traditional, hand-scalloped advanced X-bracing. Acoustic guitars constructed in such a way, with an 'X' shape formed across the soundboard, have stunningly even tone. This means that no matter the pitch you're playing at, everything you play will be delivered with magnificent definition and clarity.
This is a painstaking process. Each and every hand-scalloped Gibson is hand-made. It requires much more time and effort to construct a guitar in this manner, but the results are sensational. Furthermore, the X-bracing adds structural integrity to the instrument. This increases durability and ensures your amazing guitar lasts as long as possible. Time enduring quality.
By investing in a J-45, you're purchasing an instrument that is completely rooted within the history of popular music. Since the guitar's introduction in 1942, its wide-reaching sonic capabilities made it a favourite with professional musicians and novices alike. It earned the unfairly unglamorous nickname "the workhorse", simply because it could do everything you wanted it to.
This amazing guitar soon found its way into the hands of some of the greatest '50s musicians. Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly both used one as rock 'n' roll was born. Bob Dylan picked one up in the '60s and became one of the greatest songwriters of all time. The Jam became mod rock icons in the '70s with Paul Weller writing many songs on a J-45. Its illustrious list of fans goes on and on until the present day. David Gilmour, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Pete Doherty, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Alex Turner have all used the brilliant J-45.
Simply put, it's a legend.