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. 

Gibson is well-known for a decorated past full of creativity, innovation and trendsetting body designs, like the J-45 Standard, aka "The Workhorse," which has graced stages and studios since 1942, and is one of the most iconic round-shoulder dreadnoughts on the market. The Standard Series offers Gibson's most celebrated historical and newer models built in the modern era. From small-body to Super Jumbo body shapes, these time-honored guitars are full of expression, character and exquisite beauty.

This J-45 Standard pairs a AAA solid Sitka spruce top and all-mahogany body with traditional hand-scalloped X bracing for a warm timbre with extra low end and exceptional volume. The SlimTaper mahogany neck makes for a familiar feel, especially for electric players making a transition, and it's topped with rosewood. As another way of appealing to the modern player, the J-45 Standard acoustic-electric has been equipped with L.R. Baggs VTC electronics, giving you simple, accurate plugged-in play.

The J-45 Standard comes with a hardshell case.
Key Features

• Sitka spruce top with mahogany body and traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
• Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
• L.R. Baggs VTC pickup
• Vintage Sunburst finish
• Multi-ply top binding
• Single-ply black binding
• Traditional belly-up bridge
• Mother-of-pearl dot inlays
• Compound dovetail neck-to-body joint
• Nickel-plated hardware

Body

• Body type: Dreadnought
• Cutaway: No
• Top wood: Sitka spruce
• Back and sides: Mahogany
• Bracing pattern: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X
• Body finish: Gloss Natural
• Orientation: Right handed

Neck

• Neck shape: SlimTaper
• Nut width: 1.725" (43.8 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Neck wood: Mahogany
• Scale length: 24.75"
• Number of frets: 20
• Neck finish: Gloss

Electronics

• Pickup/preamp: Yes
• Brand: L.R. Baggs
• Configuration: Undersaddle transducer
• Preamp EQ: 1-band
• Feedback filter: Phase
• Tuner: No

Other

• Headstock overlay: Rosewood
• Tuning machines: Grover Rotomatics with kidney buttons
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Saddle and nut: Black
• Number of strings: 6
• Special features:
• Case: Gibson hardshell
• Accessories: None
• Country of origin: United States