J-45 Standard

The World-Famous Workhorse

The J-45 is Gibson's best-selling acoustic of all time. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its 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 a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass.

Detailed Specifications Body Body Shape J-45 Top Sitka spruce Back Mahogany Side Mahogany Bracing Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing Binding Multi-ply top, single-ply back Finish Nitrocellulose Neck Material Mahogany Profile Slim Taper Scale Length 24.75" Fingerboard Material Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 12" Number Of Frets 20 Frets Standard Nut Material Black Nut Width 1.725" Inlays Mother-of-pearl Dots Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Hardware Tuner Plating Nickel Bridge Traditional belly up Saddle Material Tusq Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatics w/ kidney buttons Pickguard Tear drop Truss Rod Cover B/W Bridge Pins Tusq Electronics Under Saddle Pickup LR Baggs VTC Controls Volume and Tone controls Miscellaneous Strings Gauge 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012 Case Hardshell Case Accessories Gibson Accessory Kit