Details
The "WM" in the model code stands for "Working Man", and the "45" is of course a reference to Gibson's iconic J-45 model. Gibson had to make it different from their J-45, so gave this version black binding instead of white, and a black pickguard instead of faux tortoiseshell. Thankfully they left all the important stuff unchanged, like the scalloped top bracing, D-shape neck profile, and short scale length. The result is that classic Gibson mahogany slope-shoulder tone and playability that has made the J-45 a favorite acoustic rhythm guitar since the early 1950s. Oh, and there's a K&K pickup if you need to plug in, and the original hardshell case. That adds up to a lot of solid-wood, US-made, iconic brand guitar for less than $1500, and the clean condition, with lack of fret or playing wear, makes it even sweeter.
Specs
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Back sides
Mahogany
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Binding
white celluloid
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Bracing
Scalloped X Pattern
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Bridge
Rosewood
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Fingerboard
Rosewood
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Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Frets to body
14
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Make
Gibson
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Model
J-45
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Neck shape
C/D
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Nut width
1 11/16"
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Pickup type
K&K
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Scale length
24 3/4"
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Top material
Sitka Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Grover
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Year
2002
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Case bag color
Black
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Case bag interior
Plush
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
00992064
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SKU
GIBWM45-00992064
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UPC
141511
