Detail 01
12-fret neck joint
The bridge sits deeper in the lower bout, which the supplied description says supports a fuller, warmer, more immediate response.
Product detailSKU #1500000475205
GibsonJ-45 Century 12-Fret Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A vintage-inspired J-45 variation that pairs Sitka spruce, mahogany and scalloped X-bracing with a 12-fret neck joint for a warmer, more immediate and touch-responsive voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a 12-fret J-45 with added warmth and low-end presence
- Acoustic players who value a SlimTaper neck and 24.75 in. scale
- Gibson enthusiasts drawn to Golden Era-inspired construction and appointments
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a 14-fret neck joint
- Left-handed players
- Players seeking an acoustic with more than 19 frets
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Sitka spruce top with mahogany body
The stated tone profile combines dynamic range and headroom with depth and focused midrange.
Detail 03
Scalloped X-bracing
The description identifies it as supporting responsiveness, clarity and articulation.
Detail 04
Compound dovetail with hot hide glue
A traditional neck construction method described as supporting resonance and structural integrity.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed, six-string steel-string acoustic.
- 02The neck meets the body at the 12th fret, changing the instrument’s reach and bridge placement from a standard 14-fret J-45.
- 03It has a satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish and includes a tweed hardshell case.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What makes this different from a standard J-45 construction?
Its neck meets the body at the 12th fret rather than the standard 14th-fret construction described for the model.
02What woods are used?
It has a Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge.
03What is the scale length and fret count?
It has a 24.75 in. scale length and 19 frets.
04Does it include a case?
Yes. A Century Collection tweed hardshell case is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 19
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
4 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood
- Color
- Burst or Fade
- Top Material
- Sitka spruce
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Product Type
- Acoustic guitar
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51500000475205
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