Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut Burst – Excellent Condition w/ Original Hardshell Case

This Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut Burst is in excellent condition and has been well cared for. It shows normal signs of use but remains a great-playing, great-sounding instrument.

Cosmetically, there are two small blemishes on the black headstock finish. My best guess is that a previous owner may have accidentally dripped a small amount of super glue on the headstock, causing minor finish damage. Whatever the cause, the spots are not very noticeable and are purely cosmetic.

There are also light pick scratches and minor finish wear around the sound hole from normal playing. None of these imperfections affect the guitar's playability, tone, or structural integrity.

The action is medium-low and comfortable, and the guitar delivers the warm, balanced tone that has made the J-45 one of Gibson's most beloved acoustic models. The solid walnut back and sides add excellent clarity, punch, and note definition while retaining the signature Gibson warmth.

Equipped with an LR Baggs Element Bronze pickup system, this J-45 is equally at home on stage, in the studio, or around the campfire.

Specifications

  • Body Shape: J-45 Studio Slope-Shoulder Dreadnought
  • Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back & Sides: Solid Walnut
  • Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Color: Walnut Burst
  • Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Binding: Single-Ply

Neck

  • Neck Wood: Utile (Sipo Mahogany)
  • Neck Finish: Satin
  • Neck Shape: Advanced Response
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Nut Width: 1.725"
  • Fingerboard: Walnut
  • Fingerboard Radius: 16"
  • Frets: 20
  • Inlays: Dots

Hardware & Electronics

  • Bridge: Belly-Up Walnut
  • Nut: Tusq
  • Saddle: Tusq
  • Tuners: Grover Rotomatics
  • Pickup: LR Baggs Element Bronze

Includes Original Gibson Hardshell Case

A versatile, American-made Gibson that delivers classic J-45 character with the added articulation and projection of solid walnut back and sides.

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Listed2 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • J-45 Studio Walnut
Finish
  • Gloss Walnut Burst
Categories
Year
  • 2023
Made In
  • United States
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Model Sub-Family
Sides Material
  • Walnut
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Fretboard Material
  • Walnut
Back Material
  • Walnut
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Family
Fretboard Radius
  • 16"
Series
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Number of Frets
  • 20

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