The Gibson J-45 Standard Goldtop carries forward the round-shoulder dreadnought design that has defined Gibson acoustics for decades, now paired with a distinctive Goldtop finish. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, it delivers a balanced, dynamic voice with warm mids, a focused low end, and clear projection that works well across a wide range of playing styles.

A SlimTaper mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a fast, comfortable feel, while traditional construction details like scalloped X-bracing and a compound dovetail neck joint contribute to its resonance and sustain. Equipped with L.R. Baggs VTC electronics, it’s ready for stage or studio use with simple, unobtrusive controls.

Highlights
  • Solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides
  • Round-shoulder J-45 body for balanced tone and projection
  • SlimTaper neck profile for smooth, comfortable playability
  • L.R. Baggs VTC pickup system with soundhole-mounted controls
  • Unique Goldtop finish with classic J-45 styling
Specifications Body
  • Body Shape: J-45 (Round Shoulder Dreadnought)
  • Top Material: Sitka Spruce
  • Back Material: Mahogany
  • Side Material: Mahogany
  • Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
  • Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Profile: SlimTaper
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Nut Width: 1.725" (43.81 mm)
  • Nut Material: TUSQ
  • Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dot
Hardware
  • Bridge: Traditional (Rosewood)
  • Pickguard: Teardrop
  • Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons
  • Hardware Finish: Nickel
Electronics
  • Pickup System: L.R. Baggs VTC (Under Saddle)
  • Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Miscellaneous
  • Case: Hardshell
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Serial Number: [Not Provided]
  • SKU: MCRS45GT / MCRS45GTL
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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • J-45 Standard
Finish
  • Goldtop
Categories
Finish Style
  • Metallic
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
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
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Family
Color Family
  • Gold
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Number of Frets
  • 20

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