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The Gibson J-45 Special carries forward the legacy of one of the most celebrated acoustic guitars ever built while offering a fresh take on the legendary “Workhorse.” This USA-made acoustic delivers the warm, balanced voice and understated elegance that have made the J-45 a fixture on countless recordings for more than eight decades. Its slightly slimmer concert-depth body gives the guitar a comfortable, easy-playing feel while maintaining the unmistakable character that players have relied on for generations.

The combination of a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides produces a rich, expressive tone that feels equally at home accompanying a vocalist, anchoring a band, or filling a room on its own. The bass response is focused and controlled, the midrange remains warm and present, and the highs carry a smooth sweetness that never feels harsh. This balance makes the J-45 Special remarkably versatile, responding beautifully to everything from delicate fingerpicking to aggressive strumming. The result is a guitar that sits naturally in a mix while still providing enough depth and projection to inspire solo performances.

Designed to be a dependable musical companion, the J-45 Special combines classic Gibson craftsmanship with modern practicality. The SlimTaper neck profile feels fast and comfortable, encouraging long playing sessions, while the satin nitrocellulose finish gives the instrument an inviting, broken-in feel right from the start. When it’s time to plug in, the L.R. Baggs Element Bronze system faithfully captures the guitar’s natural voice with warmth and clarity. Complete with a premium soft shell case, the Gibson J-45 Special delivers authentic American-made Gibson tone, exceptional playability, and timeless style in a package built for years of music-making. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: LR Baggs Element Bronze
• Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: J-45
• Top Material: Solid Sikta Spruce
• Top Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Top Color: Satin Red Wine
• Back & Sides Material: Solid Mahogany
• Back Configuration: Solid
• Back & Sides Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
• Binding Material: Single-Ply Cream
• Rosette: Single Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: Slim Taper
• Neck Material: Utile
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.866" at 1st Fret, 0.919" at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1.73"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dot
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Spacing: Standard
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
• Headstock: Standard
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Gibson Logo in Gold Silkscreen
• Headplate Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Traditional Belly Up
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: Tusq
• Saddle: Tusq
• Nut Material: Tusq
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
• Pickguard: None

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: LR Baggs Element Bronze
• Strings: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
• Serial Number: 21356033
• Manufacture Date: 2026