The J-45™ is the best-selling Gibson acoustic model of all time. Nicknamed “The Workhorse” and introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of the Gibson round-shoulder dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection, the J-45 has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights. The Gibson J-45 Standard delivers incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and tight, punchy bass. It now comes equipped with the Gibson-exclusive, custom-voiced Baggs™ HiFi DNA™ pickup system, delivering the guitar’s unique voice and every nuance of your playing with exceptional realism when amplified.

The Gibson J-45 Standard features a round-shoulder dreadnought body crafted with solid mahogany back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top. Scalloped X-bracing supports the top, which is framed with multi-ply binding, while the back features single-ply binding. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish completes the classic appearance that has made the J-45 a musical and cultural icon since its introduction.

The mahogany neck features a fast, comfortable SlimTaper™ profile and is secured to the body with a compound dovetail neck-to-body joint for superior tonal transfer and sustain. The neck is topped with a rosewood fretboard equipped with 20 standard frets and simple mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The headstock displays the Gibson logo inlaid in mother of pearl and is equipped with high-quality Grover® Rotomatic® tuning machines, which work with the TUSQ® nut to ensure smooth, reliable tuning with excellent stability.

The traditional belly-up bridge is crafted from rosewood and equipped with a TUSQ saddle and bridge pins, while a teardrop tortoiseshell pickguard reinforces the familiar J-45 aesthetic.

Inside, the J-45 Standard is now equipped with the all-new Gibson-exclusive Baggs™ HiFi DNA™ pickup system. This active system uses two lightweight sensors mounted on the internal bridge plate. The sensors are matched with optimized individual preamps to deliver full-bodied, amplified acoustic tone that lets the guitar’s character and personality come through when amplified, with no impact on the unamplified tone. The Baggs™ HiFi DNA™ system offers comparable gain-before-feedback to an under-saddle pickup. The system also includes soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls that are quick and easy to access while playing, and all but invisible to your audience.

The inclusion of high-quality, natural-sounding electronics makes the J-45 Standard ready for the stage, studio, rehearsal room, and wherever the road leads next, from the moment you take it out of the included hardshell case.



General:
Brand Name: Gibson
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Nickel
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Vintage Sunburst
Serial Number: 22336134
Series: Gibson Modern
Weight: 4lbs 11oz

Body:
Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top, Single-Ply Back
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: J-45
Bracing Material: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Top Material: Sitka Spruce

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Frets to Body: 14
Headstock Inlay or Decal: MOP Gibson Logo
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: SlimTaper
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Nut Material: Tusq
Nut Width: 1.69"
Side Marker Inlay: Dots
Truss Rod: Adjustable

Electronics:
Acoustic Electronics: LR Baggs HiFi DNA

Hardware:
Bridge: Reverse Belly Rosewood
Bridge Pins: TUSQ
Pickguard: Tortoise Teardrop
Saddle Material: Tusq
Tuning Machines: Grover Strap Cream Button

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • J-45 Standard with HiFi DNA Pickup
Finish
  • Vintage Sunburst
Categories
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Color Family
  • Brown
Pickup
  • Internal Piezo Pickup
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Family
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Nut Width
  • 1.73"
Number of Frets
  • 20

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