2014 Gibson Custom Shop J-45 Genuine Mahogany - Natural | USA Montana All Solid Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Limited Edition 1 / 75 L.R. Baggs Pickup | CoA OHSC

I am offering a Gibson Custom Shop J-45 Genuine Mahogany from 2014, a built at the Gibson Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana (USA), limited edition of 75 instruments all solid timber acoustic guitar model with legendary slope shoulder dreadnought design, selected “AA” mahogany top, sides and back also made of warm-sounding mahogany, set-in mahogany neck with slim taper neck profile and 43.8mm black TUSQ nut, one-piece rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets and abalone dot inlays, gold Grover open gear tuners and L.R. Baggs VTC pickup system in a brilliant natural high-gloss nitro finish with multi-ply body bindings in excellent condition with black Gibson luxury hardshell case, manufacturer's papers and professional setup with 12-gauge Elixir strings.

The Gibson CS J-45 Genuine Mahogany from 2014 is a limited edition of only 75 pieces, built at the Gibson Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana (USA), an all solid timber acoustic guitar in the popular Slope Shoulder Dreadnought format. The J-45 is one of the most traditional models in Gibson's history and, as a “workhorse,” is one of the best-selling and most played models ever.

This exclusive Custom Shop version sets even higher standards: The selected all mahogany body gives the guitar an extraordinary blend of assertiveness, crystal-clear highs, singing mids, and a fast, direct response. Thanks to its round-shoulder design, it develops a particularly voluminous, woody foundation that is ideal for singer/songwriters, strumming, and powerful flatpicking passages.

A sound sample of the model can be found above at the end of the photo gallery.

At the amp, the factory-installed L.R. Baggs VTC also delivers a first-class, natural, and dynamic signal for stage use. The piezo-based pickup system captures the organic character of the body extremely authentically and offers a reliable all-round solution for live and professional studio applications.

In terms of playability, the mahogany neck with a slim taper profile provides a flattering ergonomic feel that is perfect for both modern playing styles and traditional fingerpicking. In combination with the one-piece rosewood fingerboard and 43.8mm nut width, this results in excellent string support and smooth, precise playability across the entire fingerboard.

Visually, too, the combination makes an incredibly high-quality overall impression, with the natural high-gloss nitrocellulose finish revealing the beautifully grained woods underneath and complementing the sparkling gold hardware and abalone dot inlays on the fretboard and bridge.

The back of the headstock features the exclusive Custom Shop decal, further emphasizing the limited edition.

Truly perfection in terms of sound, playability, and aesthetics—a genuine Gibson Custom Shop J-45 that you can grow old with.

Technical specifications:

• Origin: Bozeman, Montana, USA
• Year of manufacture: 2014
• Limited edition: 1 of 75
• Body shape: 14-fret round shoulder dreadnought
• Top: Selected "AA" mahogany (solid)
• Bracing: Traditional scalloped X-bracing
• Back/sides: Selected mahogany (solid)
• Neck: Mahogany, set-in
• Neck profile: Slim Taper
• Fingerboard: One-piece rosewood fingerboard with abalone dot inlays, bound
• Fingerboard radius: 12"
• Frets: 20, PLEKed from factory
• Nut: 43.8mm, Black TUSQ
• Headstock: Black face with MoP logo inlay
• Bridge: Belly Up rosewood bridge with compensated Graph Tech TUSQ inlay and abalone dot embellishments
• Tuners: Grover open gear gold
• Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC, active
• Body bindings: Cream, 4-ply
• Rosette: Concentric rings, multi-ply
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Finish: Natural high gloss, nitrocellulose
• Special feature: Custom Shop decal on back of headstock
• Scale length: 628mm
• Serial no.: 12894030
• Includes black Gibson luxury hardshell case, manufacturer's papers including certificate (C.o.A.)

As a special model from 2014 limited to 75 instruments worldwide, the Gibson CS J-45 Genuine Mahogany is extremely rare.

This guitar is in excellent condition and technically flawless. Visually, there is only occasional minor superficial wear (see pictures). The frets are in top condition.

The instrument has been professionally set up with 12-53 Elixir 80/20 strings, and I (a long-time guitar teacher) will ship it fully insured with DHL for €49.99 within Germany or €99.99 within the EU. Worldwide shipping is possible—individual shipping costs available upon request.

All pictures shown are of the actual instrument for sale.