Gibson - J-45 Standard Palissandre Rosewood Burst + Etui

What makes the Gibson J-45 Standard Rosewood so immediately appealing is the subtle blend of deep-rooted tradition and discreet but effective adjustments.
The rosewood, used here on the sides and back, gives the beast a bit more body - without turning it into a walking bass.
The dreadnought format with rounded shoulders, typical of the series, remains comfortable in the arms and responsive under the fingers, whether you prefer contemplative arpeggios or hungry cowboy rhythms.

In the hands, the mahogany neck with its SlimTaper profile (a well-disguised D) glides under the fingers with almost suspicious ease. The short 628.65 mm scale accentuates this feeling of comfort, making it easier to play without sacrificing string tension.
The Indian rosewood fingerboard houses 20 well-aligned frets, ready to sing at the slightest touch. The Reverse Belly bridge stabilises all this, with its Tusq nut that leaves nothing to chance.
Even the gold-plated Grover tuners do their bit in style.

Plugged in, the J-45 Standard Rosewood keeps its cool. The almost invisible L.R. Baggs VTC system brings out the acoustic character of the model without artificial glitz. The volume and tone controls are hidden away in the rosette, so there's no need to fiddle with them.
And for stage enthusiasts, the ∅6.35 mm jack output slips right in where it's needed.

And the hard case supplied? It's just as resistant to hazardous transport as it is to inquisitive cats.