Rapid City, SD, United States
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The Gibson J-45 Special Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar in Natural Satin carries forward a legacy that began in 1942, when the original J-45 earned its reputation as “The Workhorse.” Known for its no-nonsense simplicity and understated elegance, this model has become one of the most recorded acoustic guitars in history—and Gibson’s best-selling acoustic of all time. The J-45 Special captures that same spirit, offering players a genuine USA-built Gibson experience at an approachable price, and it’s available now at Haggerty’s Music.
Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana by Gibson’s expert luthiers, this guitar features a round shoulder body built from solid mahogany back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top. Traditional scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and responsiveness, producing a warm, balanced tone with impressive dynamic range. Whether you’re strumming full chords or picking intricate lines, the J-45 Special adapts beautifully across genres, delivering a sound that feels both timeless and alive.
Designed with comfort and performance in mind, the slightly thinner “concert depth” body offers a leaner low end that sits perfectly in a mix while making the guitar easier to hold for long sessions. The utile neck is joined with a compound dovetail joint using hot hide glue, ensuring excellent tonal transfer and durability. Its SlimTaper profile feels fast and comfortable in the hand, while the rosewood fretboard with a 12-inch radius, 20 frets, and classic mother-of-pearl dot inlays provides a smooth and familiar playing surface.
From the TUSQ saddle, nut, and bridge pins to the dependable Grover Rotomatic tuners, every detail is built for stability and consistency. Finished in a smooth satin nitrocellulose lacquer, the Natural Satin look highlights the guitar’s organic beauty. Equipped with an L.R. Baggs Element Bronze under-saddle pickup and soundhole-mounted volume control, the J-45 Special is ready for studio sessions or live performances at a moment’s notice. Complete with a premium soft shell case, this is a guitar that’s built to go wherever your music takes you—ready and waiting at Haggerty’s Music.
Features / Specs
Highlights
Orientation: Right-Handed
Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
Cutaway: None
Body
Body Shape: J-45
Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Top Finish: Satin
Top Color: Natural
Back & Sides Material: Solid Mahogany
Back Configuration: One-Piece
Back & Sides Finish: Satin
Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
Binding Material: Single Ply Cream (Top and Back)
Rosette: Single Ring
Neck
Neck Profile: SlimTaper
Neck Material: Utile
Neck Taper: Standard
Neck Depth: 0.884" at 1st Fret, 0.915" at 9th Fret
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dot
Fingerboard Binding: None
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Spacing: Standard
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Joint: Dovetail
Headstock: Standard
Headstock Binding: None
Headplate Inlay: None
Headplate Finish: Satin
Hardware
Bridge Style: Traditional Belly Up
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Bridge Pins: Tusq
Saddle: Tusq
Nut Material: Tusq
Nut Width: 1.73"
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
Pickguard: Tortoise
Miscellaneous
Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
Strings: .012 - .053
Case/Gig Bag: Soft Shell Case
Serial Number: 20496068
Manufacture Date: 2026
Price$1,999
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