The World-Famous Workhorse

The J-45 is Gibson’s best-selling acoustic guitar of all time.  First introduced in 1942 and affectionately known as "The Workhorse", this iconic instrument has become the cornerstone of Gibson’s legendary round-shoulder dreadnought lineup.  Renowned worldwide for its full, balanced tone, warm bass, and impressive projection, the J-45 has been carefully refined while staying true to its celebrated heritage.  The Gibson J-45 Standard produces a rich, versatile voice with exceptional dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight, punchy bass response.

Specifications:

Body

• Body Style: Round Shoulder
  
• Body Shape: J-45
  
• Top: Sitka Spruce
  
• Back: Mahogany
  
• Side: Mahogany
  
• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
  
• Binding: Multi-Ply Top | Single-Ply Back
  
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Profile: SlimTaper
  
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm (24.75")
  
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
  
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm (12")
  
• Neck Material: Mahogany
  
• Fret Count: 20
  
• Frets: Standard
  
• Nut Material: TUSQ
  
• Nut Width: 43.81 mm (1.724")
  
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
  
• Joint: Compound Dovetail (Neck-to-Body)

Hardware

• Bridge: Traditional Belly-Up | Rosewood
  
• Saddle Material: TUSQ
  
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics with Kidney Buttons
  
• Pickguard: Tortoise Teardrop
  
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
  
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Bell | Black and White
  
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
  
• Strap Buttons: 2

Electronics

• Under-Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
  
• Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone
  
• Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin Jack
  
• Preamp: LR Baggs VTC

Misc.

• String Gauges: 0.012 | 0.016 | 0.024 | 0.032 | 0.042 | 0.053
  
• Case: Gibson Hardshell
  
• Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit