Short Description:

The Workhorse Tone That Defined Generations

What We Think:

Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.

The Gibson J-45 Standard is one of the most iconic acoustic guitars ever made, prized for its warm, balanced voice and unmistakable slope-shoulder character. Its Sitka spruce top and mahogany body produce a rich, woody tone with strong mids, smooth lows, and a natural compression that makes it equally at home for strumming, flatpicking, and singer-songwriter accompaniment. The shorter scale length and slim taper neck contribute to a comfortable, relaxed playing feel, while the classic Cherry Sunburst finish embodies the timeless look that has defined the model for generations. Warm, expressive, and endlessly versatile, the J-45 remains a benchmark acoustic that has inspired musicians for decades.

Specifications:

String Type: Steel

Number of Strings: 6

Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed

Body Shape: J-45 Standard Slope Shoulder Dreadnought

Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Top Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Color: Cherry Sunburst

Binding: Multi-ply

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck Shape: Slim Taper

Radius: 12"

Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Inlay: Dots

Number of Frets: 20

Scale Length: 24.75"

Nut Width: 1.725"

Nut Material: Tusq

Saddle Material: Tusq

Bridge Material: Rosewood Reverse Belly

Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics

Electronics: LR Baggs VTC preamp

Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case

Weight: 4lbs 1oz

Listed19 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • J-45 Standard
Categories
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
String Type
  • Steel
Model Sub-Family
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Color Family
  • Red
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Family
Series
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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