2014 Gibson J-45 TV Slope Dreadnought Guitar

Overview: This is a nice, modern J-45 with a retro sound and good looks. It's in great shape and built well and has been kept-well by its last two owners. My friend Joel is the current owner and he's only letting it go because he has to downsize a bit in his collection -- needs must! 

Interesting features: The "TV" in the model name is for "True Vintage," which describes this J-45's vintage-style appointments. These appointments are, however, a mix of old and new -- it has a '50s-style pickguard and bridge (but with a drop-in saddle for ease-of-use), '40s-style sunburst and looks plus a "Banner" logo at the headstock, and '40s-style bracing under the hood. The neck is faster than older instruments but it has a bit of that mid-late '50s feel and sizing. The modern frets are nice to have, too.

Repairs included: I think it was Jose who gave this a light level/dress of the frets and setup work. It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 4 lbs 0 oz
• Scale length: 24 5/8"
• Nut width: 1 3/4"
• Neck shape: medium C
• Board radius: 12"
• Depth at first fret: 7/8"
• Depth at seventh fret: 59/64"
• Body width: 16"
• Body depth: 4 13/16"
• Top wood: solid Adirondack spruce
• Back & sides wood: solid mahogany
• Bracing type: x
• Bridge: rosewood
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 54w-12 lights
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: medium modern

Condition notes: It has some light scratches/scuffs here and there and a little swirling near the pickup jack/endpin from a strap-end, but is overall nice and clean. It's got a K&K pickup in there.

It comes with: It's got its original hard case.

Consignor tag: JLTE