Gibson J-45 Standard Electro-Acoustic Guitar, Vintage Sunburst

The J-45 is Gibson’s best-selling acoustic of all time. Nicknamed “The Workhorse” and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection, the J-45 has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights. The Gibson J-45 Standard delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass.

Gibson J-45 Standard Specifications

Body

• Body Style: Round Shoulder
• Body Shape: J-45
• Top: Sitka spruce
• Back: Mahogany
• Side: Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Profile: Slim Taper
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Fret Count: 20
• Frets: Standard
• Nut Material: Black
• Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Dots
• Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body

Hardware

• Bridge: Traditional belly up
• Saddle Material: Tusq
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics w/ kidney buttons
• Pickguard: Tear drop
• Truss Rod Cover: B/W
• Bridge Pins: Tusq

Electronics

• Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
• Controls: Volume and Tone controls

Miscellaneous

• Strings Gauge: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
• Case: Hardshell Case
• Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit