2009 Gibson J-45 Limited Edition 20th Anniversary Natural A/E # 01839031

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Gibson J-45 Limited Edition Custom Shop 20th Anniversary
20 Made
With Certificate of Authenticity signed by Ren Ferguson

This year is the 20th Anniversary of Gibson making acoustic guitars in Bozeman Montana. To celebrate they have made 20 J-45 African Zebrawood Custom guitars. Zebrawood or Zebrano are the common names for Microberlinia which is harvested from central Africa (Gabon, Cameroon and Congo). It is a heavy hardwood with a fairly coarse texture making it difficult to work with. The heartwood is a pale golden yellow color with narrow streaks of dark brown to black. This set has an Antique Natural finish which gives it a look similar to mahogany. The tone of Zebrawood is similar to Indian Rosewood with a slightly scooped midrange, full bass and crisp trebles with lots of overtones. This guitar also features a custom "Parquet" top trim, historic Firestripe pickguard and a 20th Anniversary label making for a very cool limited guitar!

* Sitka spruce top
* African Zebra wood sides and back
* Two piece custom maple neck
* 1 11/16" bone nut
* 24 3/4" scale length
* Medium elliptical neck profile
* African ebony fingerboard and bridge
* Custom "Parquet" top trim
* Antique natural lacquer finish
* Gold Grover tuners
* Historic Firestripe pick guard
* 20th Anniversary label
* L.R. Baggs Element pickup
* Hardshell case with COA

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