Gibson J-45 Century 12-Fret - Ebony

Gibson J-45 Century 12-Fret - Ebony

Ready to bring home a legendary "Workhorse" with a unique vintage twist? The Gibson J-45 Century 12-Fret in Ebony takes one of the most iconic acoustic body shapes in modern history and transforms it into an absolute dynamic powerhouse. Joining the neck to the body at the 12th fret pushes the rosewood bridge right down into the sweet spot of the lower bout. Paired with a solid spruce top over rich mahogany back and sides, this setup unleashes an immensely punchy, open tone packed with warm, woody mids, clear highs, and a surprisingly deep bass response that jumps out of the soundhole with effortless projection.

Visually, this guitar commands any stage or studio room it enters. Wrapped in a sleek gloss nitrocellulose Ebony finish and detailed with classic cream Grover tuners, mother-of-pearl dot inlays, and a rosewood belly-up bridge, it balances timeless vintage charm with bold contemporary attitude. Famous icons from Bob Dylan to Bruce Springsteen have depended on the J-45's timeless acoustic footprint for decades, and this 12-fret evolution gives that heritage a louder, warmer, and even more expressive voice. Outfitted with factory LR Baggs VTC electronics, it plug-and-plays seamlessly so your exact acoustic voice carries right through the PA.

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  Highlights

12-Fret Neck Join: Positions the bridge deeper in the lower bout for an extra warm, highly resonant acoustic voice.

Classic Spruce & Mahogany Tone: Combines sharp, articulate top-end clarity with rich, fundamental midrange punch.

Iconic Workhorse Heritage: Continues the legendary Dreadnought legacy played by decades of legendary stage and studio artists.

Striking Ebony Finish: Dressed in a sleek, high-gloss nitrocellulose finish that stands out anywhere you perform.

Stage-Ready LR Baggs VTC: Factory-installed pickup system captures your instrument's true acoustic voice when plugged in.

  Specifications

Body Wood: Mahogany

Top Wood: Spruce

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right

Fretboard Wood: Rosewood

Scale Length: 24.75"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother-of-Pearl Dots

Neck Profile: Slim Taper

Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose

Bridge Material: Rosewood

Nut Material: Bone

Tuners: Grover Strap Cream Button

Electronics: LR Baggs VTC

Bridge: Traditional Belly Up

Manufacturer Part Number: OCRS4C12EB

Depth at 1st Fret: .862"

Depth at 10th Fret: 1.077"