The Gibson J-45 Special Satin Ebony carries forward the round-shoulder dreadnought design with a streamlined, player-focused build that stays true to its roots. Constructed with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, it delivers a warm, balanced tone with a focused low end and strong midrange presence that works well across a wide range of playing styles.

This version features a slightly thinner “concert depth” body, making it more comfortable to hold while tightening up the bass response for improved clarity. A SlimTaper neck profile and rosewood fingerboard offer a fast, familiar feel, while the L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup provides straightforward, reliable amplification for stage or recording use.

Highlights
  • Solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides
  • Round-shoulder J-45 body with “concert depth” for comfort and balance
  • SlimTaper neck profile for fast, comfortable playability
  • L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup with soundhole-mounted volume
  • Satin nitro finish in Ebony with an understated, clean aesthetic
Specifications Body
  • Body Style: J-45 (Round Shoulder Dreadnought)
  • Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back Material: Solid Mahogany
  • Side Material: Solid Mahogany
  • Bracing Pattern: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Binding: Single Ply Cream (Top and Back)
  • Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
  • Neck Material: Utile
  • Neck Profile: SlimTaper
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12"
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Nut Width: 1.725"
  • Nut Material: TUSQ
  • Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dot
Hardware
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Bridge Style: Traditional Belly Up
  • Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
  • Hardware Finish: Nickel
Electronics
  • Pickup System: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze (Under Saddle)
  • Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume
Miscellaneous
  • Case: Premium Softshell
  • Country of Origin: USA (Bozeman, Montana)
  • SKU: MCRS45SPCEB
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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • J-45 Special
Finish
  • Satin Ebony
Categories
Finish Style
  • Satin
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Family
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Color Family
  • Black
Number of Frets
  • 20

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