The Gibson J-45 Standard has been the backbone of countless songs since its debut in 1942, earning its nickname “The Workhorse.” Beloved by players across folk, country, and rock, the J-45 is known for its warm, balanced tone that’s as inspiring for songwriting as it is reliable on stage.

This one comes dressed in a beautiful Honeyburst Gloss finish that perfectly complements its classic slope-shouldered dreadnought shape. The Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides give you that unmistakable Gibson voice: strong, punchy mids, deep lows, and crisp highs that sit beautifully in a mix. The SlimTaper mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard make it a joy to play, whether you’re strumming or picking, and the onboard LR Baggs VTC electronics make it stage-ready right out of the case.

Specs:

  • Body Shape: J-45 Standard Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
  • Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
  • Back & Sides: Mahogany
  • Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Honeyburst Gloss
  • Binding: Multi-ply
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Slim Taper
  • Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood, 12" radius
  • Frets: 20
  • Inlays: Dots
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Nut Width: 1.725"
  • Nut & Saddle: Tusq
  • Bridge: Rosewood Reverse Belly
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics
  • Electronics: LR Baggs VTC preamp
  • Weight: 4 lbs 8 oz
  • Case: Hardshell Case included

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • J-45 Standard
Finish
  • Honeyburst Gloss
Categories
Year
  • 2025
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Model Sub-Family
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Sides Material
  • Rosewood
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Family
Series
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Number of Frets
  • 20

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