Gibson Slash J-45, Vermillion Burst Overview
Gibson Slash J-45 Overview by GAK.
A new year, a new decade and a fantastic new Gibson Guitars product lineup that is sure to have something for everyone. After a very successful relaunch in 2019, the Gibson Montana range has drawn inspiration from it's roots while offering the very best in modern luthiery technques to deliver a true modern classic. Adding to the infamous Gibson Acoustic J-45 series you now have the Gibson '50s J-45 Original in Vintage Sunburst and Ebony, The Gibson '60s J-45 Original in Ebony and Wine Red plus the highly anticipated Gibson Slash J-45 in Vermillion Burst and November Burst. A few additions to the Jumbo lineup such as the Gibson J-185 Original, the Gibson SJ200 Original available in Antique Natural and Vintage Sunburst and the Custom Shop year specific Gibson 1957 SJ200 availbale in Antique Natural and Vintage Sunburst. Other notable additions are the Gibson Southern Jumbo Original, Gibson Hummingbird Original and the Gibson '50s LG-2 to name a few.
Gibson and Slash are proud to present the Slash Collection Gibson J-45 Standard. It represents influential Gibson guitars Slash has used during his career, inspiring multiple generations of players around the world. The Slash Collection of Gibson guitars can be seen live on stage with Slash today. Each Slash Collection Gibson J-45 Standard features a blend of traditional appointments and modern features including a custom Slash rounded C-neck profile, a flatter and more modern 16'' fingerboard radius, and a versatile custom LR Baggs™ VTC pickup for natural acoustic sound. Exclusive to the Slash’s are a “Scully” signature drawing on the back of the headstock, Slash’s signature on the truss rod cover with a blank truss rod cover in the case, and four Slash Jim Dunlop Tortex® picks. The Slash Collection Gibson J-45 Standard is available in November Burst and a Limited Edition Vermillion Burst.
Gibson Slash J-45 Specs:
- Neck
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Custom Slash Round
- Scale Length: 24.75
- Fingerboard Radius: 16
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Number Of Frets: 20
- Frets: Standard
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.725
- Joint: Compound Dovetail
- Body
- Body Shape: J-45
- Top: Sitka Spruce
- Back: Mahogany
- Side: Mahogany
- Bracing: Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
- Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
- Finish: Nitro
- Hardware
- Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: Traditional Belly Up
- Saddle Material: Tusq
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics
- Pickguard: None
- Truss Rod Cover: Slash Signature
- Bridge Pins: Tusq
- Electronics
- Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
- Controls: Volume and Tone
- Miscellaneous
- Strings: .12, .16, .24, .32, .42, .53
- Case: Hardcase
- Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit