Best Rosewood Fretboard Jumbo Guitars in 2026

Here you'll find the best Rosewood fretboard Jumbo style guitars. Since the ban of Brazillian Rosewood, this has become a rare and expensive wood. It's not usually used for guitar bodies because of this, and also because it's heavy. Instead, it's used mainly for fretboards. Sometimes it's also used for necks because it's an extremely hard wood (even harder than maple). Its tonality tends to favor warm tones.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String

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Playability 76
Sound 94
Build quality 100
Value for money 66
Overall Score 90

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  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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  • From Gibson's 2021 Modern Acoustic series
  • Made in United States
  • 12 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Mahogany back
  • Solid Mahogany sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
  • Reverse Belly, Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners
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  • From Gibson's 2021 Modern Acoustic series
  • Made in United States
  • 12 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Mahogany back
  • Solid Mahogany sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
  • Reverse Belly, Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners
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Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String Specifications
Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String
General
Brand: Gibson
Year: 2021
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 12
Made in: United States
Series: Modern Acoustic
Colors: Sunburst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Sides Material: Mahogany
Back Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Reverse Belly, Rosewood
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic
Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Mother of Pearl Dots
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: Acoustic Slim Taper
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
Electronics
Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Nickel
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Electronics
  • Ivory Tusq Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Solid Side Wood
  • Solid Back Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Epiphone Texan USA Collection

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Playability 64
Sound 94
Build quality 97
Value for money 69
Overall Score 85

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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  • From Epiphone's 2021 Made in USA series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Spruce top
  • Solid Mahogany back
  • Solid Mahogany sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
  • Indian Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic Round D Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Grover Cream Button tuners
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  • From Epiphone's 2021 Made in USA series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Spruce top
  • Solid Mahogany back
  • Solid Mahogany sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
  • Indian Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic Round D Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Grover Cream Button tuners
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Epiphone Texan USA Collection Specifications
Epiphone Texan USA Collection
General
Brand: Epiphone
Year: 2021
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Made in USA
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Spruce
Sides Material: Mahogany
Back Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Indian Rosewood
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Grover Cream Button
Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Mother-of-pearl single Parallelogram
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Acoustic Round D
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 43.8mm (1.725'')
Electronics
Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Texan USA Collection
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Electronics
  • Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Solid Side Wood
  • Solid Back Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    3. Guild F-40E Antique Burst

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    Playability 64
    Sound 94
    Build quality 94
    Value for money 68
    Overall Score 84
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    • From Guild's 2014 Guild Usa series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.625"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid African Mahogany back
    • Solid African Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Element with Volume and Tone Control (Preamp/Active)
    • Indian Rosewood bridge
    • Acoustic Guild Usa Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Guild Deluxe Vintage Open Gear with Cream Oval Buttons tuners
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    • From Guild's 2014 Guild Usa series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.625"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid African Mahogany back
    • Solid African Mahogany sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs Element with Volume and Tone Control (Preamp/Active)
    • Indian Rosewood bridge
    • Acoustic Guild Usa Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Guild Deluxe Vintage Open Gear with Cream Oval Buttons tuners
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    Guild F-40E Antique Burst Specifications
    Guild F-40E Antique Burst
    General
    Brand: Guild
    Year: 2014
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: Guild Usa
    Colors: Natural, Burst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
    Sides Material: Mahogany
    Back Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Indian Rosewood
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Guild Deluxe Vintage Open Gear with Cream Oval Buttons
    Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
    Neck Material: Mahogany
    Decoration: Pearloid Dots
    Scale Size: 25.625"
    Shape: Acoustic Guild Usa
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: LR Baggs Element with Volume and Tone Control (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Guild F-40E Antique Burst
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Electronics
    • Bone Saddle
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Solid Side Wood
    • Solid Back Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      4. Gibson Custom 1952 J-185

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      Playability 76
      Sound 84
      Build quality 91
      Value for money 60
      Overall Score 84
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      • From Gibson Custom's 2019 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top
      • Solid Flame Maple back
      • Solid Flame Maple sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Belly up, holes at rear, open slot bridge
      • Acoustic V Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh Keystone tuners
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      • From Gibson Custom's 2019 Historic Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top
      • Solid Flame Maple back
      • Solid Flame Maple sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: (/)
      • Belly up, holes at rear, open slot bridge
      • Acoustic V Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh Keystone tuners
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      Gibson Custom 1952 J-185 Specifications
      Gibson Custom 1952 J-185
      General
      Brand: Gibson Custom
      Year: 2019
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Historic Collection
      Colors: Sunburst
      Left-Handed Version: Yes
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Thermally Aged Sitka spruce
      Sides Material: Flame Maple
      Back Material: Flame Maple
      Bridge: Belly up, holes at rear, open slot
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Gotoh Keystone
      Fretboard: Rosewood
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: Acoustic V
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 43.8mm (1.725'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: ( / )
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Cream
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson Custom 1952 J-185
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Electronics
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      5. Takamine P5JC

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      Playability 74
      Sound 88
      Build quality 87
      Value for money 82
      Overall Score 83

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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      • From Takamine's 2021 Pro Series 5 series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.4"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Spruce top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
      • Fixed bridge
      • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Takamine Gold tuners
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      • From Takamine's 2021 Pro Series 5 series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.4"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Spruce top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
      • Fixed bridge
      • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Takamine Gold tuners
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      Takamine P5JC Specifications
      Takamine P5JC
      General
      Brand: Takamine
      Year: 2021
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: Pro Series 5
      Colors: Natural
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Spruce
      Sides Material: Rosewood
      Back Material: Rosewood
      Bridge: Fixed
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Takamine Gold
      Fretboard: Rosewood
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Abalone Dots
      Scale Size: 25.4"
      Shape: Acoustic Asymmetrical C
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 42.7mm (1.681'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Gold
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Takamine P5JC
      • Made in Japan
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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        6. Yamaha LL6M ARE

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        Playability 64
        Sound 78
        Build quality 68
        Value for money 79
        Overall Score 70

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: C (24 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)
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        • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
        • Made in China
        • 6 strings
        • 25.6"'' scale
        • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E. top
        • Mahogany back
        • Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Passive System + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Passive)
        • Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic C Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Die-Cast Gold (TM29G) tuners
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        • From Yamaha's 2014 L series
        • Made in China
        • 6 strings
        • 25.6"'' scale
        • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E. top
        • Mahogany back
        • Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply) neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Passive System + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp/Passive)
        • Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic C Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Die-Cast Gold (TM29G) tuners
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        Yamaha LL6M ARE Specifications
        Yamaha LL6M ARE
        General
        Brand: Yamaha
        Year: 2014
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: China
        Series: L
        Colors: Natural
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E.
        Sides Material: Mahogany
        Back Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Rosewood
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Die-Cast Gold (TM29G)
        Fretboard: Rosewood
        Neck Material: Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply)
        Decoration: Dots
        Scale Size: 25.6"
        Shape: Acoustic C
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
        Nut: Plastic
        Nut Width: 44mm (1.732'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: Passive System + SRT Piezo Pickup (Preamp / Passive)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Gold
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Yamaha LL6M ARE
        • Expensive Wood
        • Electronics
        • Solid Top Wood
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • Made in China
        • No High-Quality Nut
        • No Top Brand Pickups
        • Low-Quality Material Saddle
        • Laminated Side Wood
        • Laminated Back Wood
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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        7. Gibson J-185 Original

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        Playability 76
        Sound 94
        Build quality 100
        Value for money 66
        Overall Score 90

        What our users think

        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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        • From Gibson's 2019 Original Acoustic series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Flame Maple back
        • Solid Flame Maple sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
        • Traditional belly up bridge
        • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Gotoh Keystone tuners
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        • From Gibson's 2019 Original Acoustic series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Flame Maple back
        • Solid Flame Maple sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
        • Traditional belly up bridge
        • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Gotoh Keystone tuners
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        Gibson J-185 Original Specifications
        Gibson J-185 Original
        General
        Brand: Gibson
        Year: 2019
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: United States
        Series: Original Acoustic
        Colors: Natural
        Left-Handed Version: Yes
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
        Sides Material: Flame Maple
        Back Material: Flame Maple
        Bridge: Traditional belly up
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Gotoh Keystone
        Fretboard: Rosewood
        Neck Material: Mahogany
        Decoration: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Acoustic Slim Taper
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 12"
        Nut: Bone
        Nut Width: 43.8mm (1.725'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Cream
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Gibson J-185 Original
        • Made in United States
        • Expensive Wood
        • Bone Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Electronics
        • Bone Saddle
        • Solid Top Wood
        • Solid Side Wood
        • Solid Back Wood
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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        8. Gibson 50s J-45 Original

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        Playability 76
        Sound 94
        Build quality 100
        Value for money 66
        Overall Score 90

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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        • From Gibson's 2020 Original Acoustic series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Mahogany back
        • Solid Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
        • Traditional belly up bridge
        • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Grover Strap Cream Button tuners
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        • From Gibson's 2020 Original Acoustic series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Mahogany back
        • Solid Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
        • Traditional belly up bridge
        • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Grover Strap Cream Button tuners
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        Gibson 50s J-45 Original Specifications
        Gibson 50s J-45 Original
        General
        Brand: Gibson
        Year: 2020
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: United States
        Series: Original Acoustic
        Colors: Black
        Left-Handed Version: Yes
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
        Sides Material: Mahogany
        Back Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Traditional belly up
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Grover Strap Cream Button
        Fretboard: Rosewood
        Neck Material: Mahogany
        Decoration: Mother-of-pearl dots
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Acoustic Rounded
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 12"
        Nut: Bone
        Nut Width: 43.8mm (1.725'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Nickel
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Gibson 50s J-45 Original
        • Made in United States
        • Expensive Wood
        • Bone Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Electronics
        • Bone Saddle
        • Solid Top Wood
        • Solid Side Wood
        • Solid Back Wood
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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        9. Gibson J-45 Standard

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        Playability 76
        Sound 94
        Build quality 97
        Value for money 73
        Overall Score 89

        What our users think

        • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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        • From Gibson's 2022 Modern Acoustic series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Mahogany back
        • Solid Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Indian Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
        • Reverse Belly, Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Grover Rotomatic tuners
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        • From Gibson's 2022 Modern Acoustic series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Mahogany back
        • Solid Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Indian Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
        • Reverse Belly, Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic Slim Taper Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Grover Rotomatic tuners
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        Gibson J-45 Standard Specifications
        Gibson J-45 Standard
        General
        Brand: Gibson
        Year: 2022
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: United States
        Series: Modern Acoustic
        Colors: Red
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
        Sides Material: Mahogany
        Back Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Reverse Belly, Rosewood
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
        Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
        Neck Material: Mahogany
        Decoration: Mother of Pearl Dots
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Acoustic Slim Taper
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 12"
        Nut: Ivory Tusq
        Nut Width: 43.8mm (1.725'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Nickel
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Gibson J-45 Standard
        • Made in United States
        • Expensive Wood
        • Ivory Tusq Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Electronics
        • Ivory Tusq Saddle
        • Solid Top Wood
        • Solid Side Wood
        • Solid Back Wood
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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        10. Gibson J-45 50s Faded

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        Gibson J-45 50s Faded
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        Playability 76
        Sound 94
        Build quality 97
        Value for money 73
        Overall Score 89

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        • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
        • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
        • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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        • From Gibson's 2022 Original Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Mahogany back
        • Solid Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
        • Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Gotoh White Button tuners
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        • 3 Prices - New from $2,499 >
        • From Gibson's 2022 Original Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Mahogany back
        • Solid Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp/Active)
        • Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic Rounded Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Gotoh White Button tuners
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        Gibson J-45 50s Faded Specifications
        Gibson J-45 50s Faded
        General
        Brand: Gibson
        Year: 2022
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: United States
        Series: Original Collection
        Colors: Sunburst
        Left-Handed Version: Yes
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
        Sides Material: Mahogany
        Back Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Gotoh White Button
        Fretboard: Rosewood
        Neck Material: Mahogany
        Decoration: Mother of Pearl Dots
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Acoustic Rounded
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 12"
        Nut: Bone
        Nut Width: 43.8mm (1.725'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: LR Baggs VTC (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: White
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Gibson J-45 50s Faded
        • Made in United States
        • Expensive Wood
        • Bone Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Electronics
        • Bone Saddle
        • Solid Top Wood
        • Solid Side Wood
        • Solid Back Wood
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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