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. This 2019 model delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass.

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Specifications

• Body Shape: Jumbo
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Back Material: Mahogany
• Side Material: Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
• Finish: Nitrocellulose
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Slim Taper
• Scale Length: 24.75" / 62.865cm
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" / 304.8mm
• Number of Frets: 20
• Frets: Standard
• Nut Material: Black
• Nut Width: 1.725" / 43.82mm
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons
• Tuner Plating: Nickel
• Truss Rod Cover: B/W
• Pick Guard: Tear Drop
• Saddle Material: Tusq
• Bridge: Traditional belly up, Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: Tusq
• Under-Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs™ VTC
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
• Strings: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
• Case: Gibson Hardshell
• Included Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit