Gibson M2M 50s J45 Original Adirondack Spruce Bootburst

Gibson launched their Made 2 Measure programme in Europe in 2015, allowing individuals and dealers to fully customise their own Gibson guitar to create something different from the standard Custom Shop models being made. This time, we took the opportunity to customise one of our favourite guitars to our own taste, the Gibson J45! 

Through this programme, we had a series of Bootburst-finished J45s made with an Adirondack spruce top. Praised for its exceptional tonal qualities, Adirondack or Red spruce gives this guitar a balanced sound characterised by clear articulation across the strings and a solid bass foundation. The wood gives the instrument tremendous resonance, resulting in a sound that is direct, expansive and voluminous, making it remarkable both visually and aurally. 

Equipped with traditional three-on-a-plate tuners with cream-coloured knobs, a cream-coloured 1950s-style pickguard, but fitted with an LR Baggs VTC pickup for the best and most natural-sounding tone when amplified, this Gibson J45 is the perfect blend between classic looks and modern functionality. The J45 is the holy grail for many guitarists for a reason!