Gibson Original Collection J-45 Original with HiFi DNA

The Workhorse returns to its roots while looking ahead

For more than 80 years, the Gibson J-45 has earned its reputation as the legendary “Workhorse” acoustic, trusted by generations of players. The new J-45 Original revisits the model’s Jumbo roots with distinctive 30s Jumbo-inspired appointments that give it a character all its own. It also features the Gibson-exclusive, custom-voiced Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system, delivering exceptional amplified realism and faithfully conveying the guitar’s unique voice, along with every subtle detail of the player’s performance.

The J-45 Original preserves the iconic round-shoulder dreadnought body design and the time-tested combination of a genuine mahogany back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top. This classic pairing delivers the warm, woody voice that has defined the J-45 for generations—hallmarks that have helped make it the most recorded acoustic guitar ever, as well as Gibson’s all-time best-selling acoustic model.

Its mahogany neck joins the body with a traditional dovetail construction, secured using hot hide glue to promote optimal resonance and tonal transfer. Shaped with a fast, comfortable SlimTaper profile, the neck offers smooth, effortless playability. The rosewood fretboard features 20 standard frets and is accented with elegant mother-of-pearl dot inlays. Honoring its vintage lineage, the headstock carries the classic Gibson script logo in mother-of-pearl, along with premium nickel-plated Grover open-back tuners and a bone nut for dependable tuning stability and performance.

Vintage-inspired details continue throughout the body, including a rectangular, closed-slot, flat-top rosewood bridge reminiscent of early J-45 designs. The bridge is fitted with a bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins for enhanced tonal clarity and durability. A Firestripe pickguard adds a distinctive retro touch, giving this Workhorse a visual character that is as compelling as its sound.

Internally, the J-45 Original is equipped with the all-new, Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This advanced active system represents a forward-thinking approach to acoustic amplification. It utilizes two lightweight sensors mounted to the bridge plate, each paired with its own preamp, to produce a rich, natural amplified tone that faithfully reflects the instrument’s unique voice—without affecting its unplugged sound. It delivers gain-before-feedback comparable to an under-saddle pickup. Convenient soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls allow for quick adjustments while remaining virtually hidden from view.

By blending its unmistakable design, proven tonewood recipe, smooth playability, modern electronics, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, the J-45 Original stands poised to become one of the most sought-after acoustic guitars in recent years. It ships in a Gibson hardshell case, ready to accompany you wherever your next musical chapter leads.

• Brand Name: Gibson
• Model Name: Original Collection J-45 Original with HiFi DNA
• Finish Color: Autumn Burst
• Finish Type: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Neck Dimensions: .850 1st - .920 9th
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: SlimTaper
• Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
• Frets: 20 Standard
• Scale Length: 24 3/4"
• Width at Nut: 1.73"
• Controls: Soundhole-mounted volume and tone
• Hardware: Nickel
• Tuners: Grover Open Back
• Bridge: Rosewood Rectangle
• Pickguard: Advanced Jumbo Firestripe
• Case: Gibson Brown Hardshell