Gibson Custom Shop Greatest Hits Volume II J-45 All Mahogany TV Yellow 4.11 #23075102

Description The Gibson Custom Shop Greatest Hits Volume II J-45 All Mahogany in TV Yellow is a bold and soulful reinterpretation of Gibson’s most legendary round-shoulder acoustic. Rooted in the classic J-45 body shape, this Custom Shop creation blends vintage-inspired aesthetics with premium, all-mahogany construction, delivering a guitar that is visually striking, tonally distinctive, and deeply expressive. Finished in a thin nitrocellulose lacquer in TV Yellow, the instrument showcases the natural grain of the mahogany while allowing the wood to resonate freely and mature beautifully over time. Unlike traditional spruce-topped J-45 models, this version features a mahogany top paired with mahogany back and sides, producing a warm, focused, and woody tonal character with a smooth midrange and controlled low end. The all-mahogany construction responds exceptionally well to dynamic playing, offering a punchy, intimate voice that excels in roots, blues, folk, and singer-songwriter settings. Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and balance, while multi-ply top binding and single-ply back binding add refined visual detail consistent with Gibson’s heritage craftsmanship. The mahogany neck is carved to a comfortable Slim Taper profile, providing a fast, modern feel without sacrificing the familiar Gibson acoustic experience. A 24.75-inch scale length contributes to a slightly slinkier string tension, making bends and extended playing sessions effortless. The rosewood fingerboard features a 12-inch radius, 20 standard frets, and elegant mother-of-pearl dot inlays, offering smooth playability across the neck. A compound dovetail neck-to-body joint ensures excellent structural integrity and efficient transfer of vibration from neck to body. Hardware appointments are both classic and dependable. The traditional belly-up bridge is paired with a TUSQ saddle and TUSQ bridge pins for consistent tone and sustain, while a black nut cut to a 1.72-inch width provides comfortable string spacing and reliable tuning stability. Nickel-plated Grover Rotomatic tuning machines with kidney buttons deliver smooth, precise tuning, and the black-and-white truss rod cover and teardrop pickguard complete the timeless Gibson aesthetic. Designed for modern performance as well as vintage tone, this J-45 is equipped with an L.R. Baggs VTC under-saddle pickup system. Discreet volume and tone controls allow easy adjustment without detracting from the guitar’s classic appearance, making it equally at home on stage, in the studio, or unplugged. Strung with light-gauge strings (.012–.053) and shipped in a Gibson hardshell case with a Gibson accessory kit, the Gibson Custom Shop Greatest Hits Volume II J-45 All Mahogany TV Yellow stands as a distinctive, character-rich instrument that honors Gibson tradition while offering a uniquely warm and expressive voice. Other specifications include: Body Shape J-45 Top Mahogany Back Mahogany Side Mahogany Bracing Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing Binding Multi-ply top, single-ply back Finish Nitrocellulose Neck Material Mahogany Profile Slim Taper Scale Length 24.75" / 628.65mm Fingerboard Material Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 12" Number Of Frets 20 Frets Standard Nut Material Black Nut Width 1.72" / 43.81mm Inlays Mother-of-pearl Dots Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Hardware Tuner Plating Nickel Bridge Traditional belly up Saddle Material Tusq Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatics w/ kidney buttons Pickguard Tear drop Truss Rod Cover B/W Bridge Pins Tusq Electronics Under Saddle Pickup LR Baggs VTC Controls Volume and Tone controls Strings Gauge 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012 Case Hardshell Case Accessories Gibson Accessory Kit Hard Case RS4MHTVYPSL1286 4 lbs 11 oz #23075102 For more information on the Gibson instrument, please contact us. Manufacturer Gibson Actual Weight 4.11 Series Custom Shop, Montana Body Style Acoustic Electric, Slope D Model J-45 Mahogany Condition Brand New Color TV Yellow