The Gibson J-45 has earned its “Workhorse” reputation for good reason, and the J-45 60s Original brings back the look and feel of one of its most recognizable eras. The round-shoulder body, Vintage Sunburst finish options and oversized period-correct pickguard give it plenty of old-school Gibson character. A solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides delivers the warm, balanced voice that has made the J-45 a favorite for generations.
The mahogany neck has a comfortable Round profile, paired with a rosewood fingerboard and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The 24.75" scale gives it that familiar Gibson feel, while the 12" radius makes it comfortable for both strumming and fingerstyle playing. A fixed rosewood bridge with a bone saddle keeps things traditional and delivers a straightforward, solid setup.
For plugging in, Gibson has fitted the J-45 60s Original with the Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. Its soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls keep the electronics discreet while offering a natural amplified sound that doesn't get in the way of the guitar itself. Grover strap tuners with cream buttons add another nice period-inspired detail, and a Gibson hardshell case is included. It's a classic J-45 through and through, with just the right updates for today's player.
Features
Body Shape: J-45 round-shoulder dreadnought Top: Solid Sitka spruce Back & Sides: Solid mahogany Body Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Finish Options: Vintage Cherry Sunburst / Vintage Sunburst Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back Neck: Mahogany, Round profile Neck Joint: Dovetail with hot hide glue Fingerboard: Rosewood with mother-of-pearl dot inlays Radius: 12" Frets: 20 Scale Length: 24.75" Nut: Bone Bridge: Fixed belly-up rosewood Saddle: Bone Tuners: Grover strap tuners with cream buttons Hardware: Nickel Electronics: LR Baggs HiFi DNA Controls: Soundhole-mounted volume and tone Case: Gibson hardshell
