The Gibson J-45 debuted in 1942 during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history, striking just after the Great Depression and right at the beginning of World War II. Thus, it’s no surprise that the J-45 was initially intended to be an affordable “workhorse” instrument, forgoing the exquisite aesthetic adornments of the brand’s higher-end models to provide working musicians with an affordable, reliable, and acoustically outstanding guitar. In the decades to follow, the J-45 found its way into the hands of countless country, rock, and pop musicians, forever changing the course of popular music with its dry and thumping drawl.

The J-45 has seen its fair share of modifications over its nearly century-long history. Yet, this Gibson Acoustic J-45 Standard retains the key tonewood formula that’s defined the model’s sound from the very beginning: spruce and mahogany. Backed by traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, this slope-shouldered dread’s Sitka spruce top responds as well to a fierce flatpicking attack as it does to delicate fingerstyle. Factor in mahogany sides and the classic 24.75-inch short Gibson scale, and you get the J-45’s iconic focused “thump.” This familiar tone barks right out of the soundhole, declaring its presence with a crisp, dry, and focused voice before decaying quickly to get out of your way. In short, it’s the familiar sound that’s supported scores of singer/songwriters, rock strummers, and country pickers since 1942.

• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Left-handed
• Body Shape: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
• Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color: Vintage Sunburst
• Body Bracing: Hand-scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Slim Taper
• Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-pearl Dots
• Number of Frets: 20, Standard
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1.725"
• Nut/Saddle Material: Black Composite nut
• Bridge Material: Rosewood, Traditional Belly Up
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics with Kidney Buttons
• Electronics: LR Baggs VTC Under Saddle Pickup
• Strings: Gibson, .012-.053

Includes Hard Case

Serial Number 22123126