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Gibson LE J-45 Koa Carpathian Acoustic Electric Guitar with Case

Gibson J-45 Koa features a Carpathian spruce top and koa back/sides for warm, balanced tone, SlimTaper neck, L.R. Baggs VTC pickup, and Honeyburst finish.

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    The Gibson J-45 Koa Carpathian Spruce Honeyburst pairs classic round-shoulder tone with refined modern style. Its Carpathian spruce top and koa back and sides produce a warm, balanced sound with clear highs and strong projection. Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and dynamic response. A SlimTaper mahogany neck and striped ebony fingerboard offer smooth, comfortable playability. Finished in translucent Honeyburst with gold hardware and elegant details, it also features an L.R. Baggs VTC pickup for reliable, natural amplified tone.

     

    Gibson LE J-45 Koa Carpathian Acoustic Electric Guitar with Case Features:

    • Carpathian Spruce Top & Koa Back/Sides – Warm, balanced tone with clarity and projection
    • Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing – Enhanced resonance and dynamic response
    • SlimTaper Mahogany Neck – Smooth, comfortable playability
    • L.R. Baggs VTC Pickup System – Natural-sounding amplification with soundhole controls

    Gibson LE J-45 Koa Carpathian Acoustic Electric Guitar with Case Specifications

    Gibson LE J-45 Koa Carpathian Acoustic Electric Guitar with Case Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Finish: Translucent Finish
    • Body Shape: J-45
    • Top: Carpathian Spruce
    • Sides/back: Koa
    • Bracing: Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
    • Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
    • Neck: Mahogany
    • Profile: SlimTaper
    • Nut Width: 1.725" / 43.81 mm
    • Fingerboard: Striped Ebony
    • Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
    • Number of Frets: 20
    • Nut: TUSQ
    • Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dot
    • Bridge: Belly-Up
    • Pickguard: Teardrop
    • Tuners: Grover Nickel Open Back
    • Plating: Gold
    • Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC
    • Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
    • Preamp: L.R. Baggs VTC
    • Case: Hardshell Case Included
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