For sale is my Gibson J-45 Standard in Vintage Sunburst, purchased new in early 2026.

This is an excellent example of Gibson's iconic "Workhorse" acoustic. It has the classic warm, woody J-45 tone, with a rich bass, clear mids and sweet, balanced trebles. It is wonderfully responsive to both fingerstyle playing and strumming, with plenty of volume and projection.

It has been carefully looked after in a smoke-free home, always stored in its original Gibson hard case when not in use, and remains in excellent condition. The guitar is completely original and fitted with the factory LR Baggs VTC pickup system.

I'm only selling because I've recently purchased a Gibson J-185, which has become my main acoustic. The J-45 is a superb guitar and deserves to be played rather than spending most of its time in its case.

Supplied with the original Gibson hard shell case (OHSC) and all original documentation/case candy that came with it.

Original Gibson shipping box also included.

Included in the sale:

Original Gibson hard shell case

Original Gibson paperwork

Gibson polishing cloth

Humidifier pack

Original case candy

Specification

Solid Sitka Spruce top

Solid Mahogany back and sides

Mahogany neck

Rosewood fingerboard

Slim Taper neck profile

Traditional hand-scalloped X bracing

Rosewood bridge with Tusq saddle

LR Baggs VTC pickup

Grover Rotomatic tuners

Nitrocellulose lacquer finish

Serial Number: 23045074

Collection from Derbyshire is welcomed and preferred so the guitar can be inspected before purchase. Fully insured UK shipping can also be arranged at the buyer's expense.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you'd like additional photographs.