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. Equipped with L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle pickup and preamp, it is stage and studio-ready from the moment you take it out of the included hardshell case.
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
Profile
Slim Taper
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
Mahogany
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
Bridge
Traditional Belly Up
Saddle Material
TUSQ
Tuning Machines
Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button
Pickguard
Tear Drop
Truss Rod
Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover
2-ply Black and White
Bridge Pins
TUSQ
Under Saddle Pickup
L.R. Baggs VTC
Controls
Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack
1/4"
Preamp
L.R. Baggs VTC
Strings Gauge
.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case
Hardshell
Accessories
Gibson Accessory Kit
