If you’re not familiar with this slope-shouldered workhorse of the Gibson lineup, the J-45 has been around since 1942 and is considered by many to be an essential member of any serious acoustic player’s arsenal. Sitka spruce top over mahogany sides/back give it the perfect balance of presence and warmth. The J-45 produces plenty of low end punch, but not at the expense of mids and highs—perfect for recording and live use.
The 24 3/4” scale makes the J-45 a bit easier to play than many square-shouldered dreadnoughts, but with no loss of power. And the Vintage Sunburst finish gives it a classic appearance, appropriate for any venue or style of music.
Features
Body Style Round-Shouldered Jumbo Top Sitka Spruce Body Mahogany Finish Vintage Sunburst, thin nitrocellulose lacquer Bracing Hand-scalloped X BodyBinding Multi-ply top/single-ply back Neck Mahogany Fingerboard Rosewood Radius 12” Inlays Mother-of-pearl dots Scale 24.75” Nut Tusq, 1.725” Headstock Black Rosette Single-ply Pickguard Shell teardrop Bridge Rosewood belly up, black Tusq saddle Electronics LR Baggs Tuners Grover Rotomatic, kidney buttons Hardware Nickel Case Hardshell
